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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 5/19

Kia

Carens Clavis EV
Not yet rated

₹18.00 - 25.00L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹18.63L

Range
490 km
Battery
51.4 kWh
Fast Charge
39 min
VS
Wins 4/19

MG Motor

ZS EV
Not yet rated

₹17.99 - 20.75L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹18.61L

Range
461 km
Battery
50.3 kWh
Fast Charge
60 min
VS
Carens Clavis EV wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Carens Clavis EV

Longest Range

Carens Clavis EV

Fastest Charging

Carens Clavis EV

Lowest Running Cost

Carens Clavis EV

Best Performance

ZS EV

Editor's Pick

Carens Clavis EV

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueCarens Clavis EV
  • Longest RangeCarens Clavis EV
  • Fastest ChargingCarens Clavis EV
  • Lowest Running CostCarens Clavis EV
  • Best PerformanceZS EV
  • Editor's PickCarens Clavis EV

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Kia51.4 kWh (gross)
  • MG Motor50.3 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Kia490 km
  • MG Motor461 km

Power

  • Kia126 kW
  • MG Motor130 kW

Torque

  • Kia255 Nm (at motor)
  • MG Motor280 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Kia160 km/h
  • MG Motor175 km/h

Acceleration

  • Kia8.4s (0-100)
  • MG Motor8.5s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Kia39 min (10-80%)
  • MG Motor60 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Kia10.5 kWh/100km
  • MG Motor10.9 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Ex-showroom Price₹18,00,000₹17,99,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹54,000₹53,970
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹18,62,500₹18,61,470

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹14,90,000

Monthly EMI

₹31,293

Total Interest

₹3,87,566

Total Cost

₹22,50,066

Battery

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Battery Capacity51.4 kWh (gross)50.3 kWh (gross)
Range490 km461 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)39 min(winner)60 min
AC Home Charging (full)4.75 hr(winner)9 hr
Vehicle to LoadYesNot available

Performance

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Power126 kW130 kW(winner)
Torque255 Nm (at motor)280 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h8.4s(winner)8.5s
Top Speed160 km/h175 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutFWDFWD

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹12,084₹12,570
Annual Insurance (est.)₹54,000₹53,970
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot available8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹21,38,921₹21,40,198

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,207

Yearly Cost

₹14,484

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹86,316

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹59,116

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Length4550 mm4323 mm
Width1800 mm1809 mm
Height1730 mm1649 mm
Wheelbase2780 mm2585 mm
Ground ClearanceNot available177 mm
Boot SpaceNot available448 L
Kerb WeightNot available1518 kg
Tyre Size215/55 R17Not available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axleNot available
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
NCAP RatingNot available5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)
Airbags66
ADASYesNot available
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlYesNot available
360° CameraYesYes
TPMSYesNot available
ISOFIXYesNot available
Parking SensorsbothNot available

Features

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
OTA UpdatesYesNot available
Connected Car AppYesNot available
Digital ClusterYesNot available

Warranty

Specification comparison of Carens Clavis EV, ZS EV
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVZS EV
Vehicle WarrantyNot available3 yrs
Battery WarrantyNot available8 yrs / 1,50,000 km

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Carens Clavis EV

Ivory Silver Matt

ZS EV

Glaze Red

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

Carens Clavis EV

Pros

  • 490 km ARAI range on the Extended Range pack
  • 6- and 7-seat layouts
  • Battery-as-a-Service option

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the ZS EV
  • Lower power than the ZS EV
  • Lower torque than the ZS EV
  • Lower top speed than the ZS EV

ZS EV

Pros

  • 461 km range
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • 360-degree camera

Cons

  • Lower range than the Carens Clavis EV
  • Lower battery than the Carens Clavis EV
  • Higher acceleration than the Carens Clavis EV
  • Higher charging time than the Carens Clavis EV

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

Carens Clavis EV

The Carens Clavis EV leads on range, battery, acceleration. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

ZS EV

The ZS EV leads on ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

Carens Clavis EV

Overall

8.1

Performance

2.5

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

ZS EV

Overall

1.9

Performance

7.5

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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ZS EV

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

Carens Clavis EV

Best ValueBest RangeBest Family EVBest Premium EV

ZS EV

Best PerformanceBest Highway EV