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EV9
8/12 winsEx-showroom₹1.30–1.30Cr
On-road₹1.34Cr
EV9vsCarens Clavis EV
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Carens Clavis EV
2/12 winsEx-showroom₹18.00–25.00L
On-road₹18.63L
Get the EV9 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Pick the Carens Clavis EV if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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EV9
EV9 leads on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Carens Clavis EV is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
EV9₹1.34Cr
Carens Clavis EV₹18.63LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
EV9561 kmBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV490 km
Energy useLower is better
EV917.8 kWh/100 km
Carens Clavis EV10.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
EV9Not published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EV924 minBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV39 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EV95 ★ Euro NCAP
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EV9Carens Clavis EV
Claimed range
EV9Best in this comparison561km
Carens Clavis EV490km
On-road priceDelhi
EV9₹1.34Cr
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹18.63L
Batterygross
EV9Best in this comparison99.8kWh
Carens Clavis EV51.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EV9Best in this comparison24min
Carens Clavis EV39min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EV9Best in this comparison5.3s
Carens Clavis EV8.4s
Power
EV9Best in this comparison283kW
Carens Clavis EV126kW
Boot space
EV9Not published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EV95 ★ Euro NCAP
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
EV9 3Carens Clavis EV 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
Carens Clavis EV
₹18.63L — ₹1.15Cr less on-road than the EV9.
Range
EV9
561 km — 71 km more claimed range than the Carens Clavis EV.
Efficiency
Carens Clavis EV
10.5 kWh/100 km — 7.3 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EV9.
Performance
EV9
5.3 s — 3.1 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Carens Clavis EV.
DC fast charging
EV9
245 km — 113 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Carens Clavis EV.
Home charging
Carens Clavis EV
4.75 h — 7.25 h faster to a full AC charge than the EV9.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Carens Clavis EV
EV9 11%Carens Clavis EV 89%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹18.63L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 10.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹19.33L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
EV9Best in this comparison393–449km
Carens Clavis EV343–392km
EV9 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EV9Best in this comparison245km / 15 min
Carens Clavis EV132km / 15 min
EV9 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
EV947km / hour
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison103km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Carens Clavis EV soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EV9₹1.67/km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹0.99/km
Carens Clavis EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
EV9₹23,865
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹3,801
You pay the least for each km of range with the Carens Clavis EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EV9Not published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsEV9
₹1.35Cr
Carens Clavis EV
₹19.33L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingCarens Clavis EV is cheapest to own — ₹1,15,75,105 less than the EV9 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
EV9₹2,24,942Loan ₹1,07,10,560 · interest ₹27,85,942
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹31,293Loan ₹14,90,000 · interest ₹3,87,566
The Carens Clavis EV costs ₹1,93,649 less a month than the EV9.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EV9₹2,007₹1.67/km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹1,183₹0.99/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹81,660 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EV9 | Carens Clavis EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,29,90,000 | ₹18,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,89,700 | ₹54,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,33,88,200 | ₹18,62,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
EV9Carens Clavis EV
The EV9 is the longest — 465 mm longer than the Carens Clavis EV.
Length
5,015 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,980 mm
1,800 mm
Height
1,780 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
3,100 mm
2,780 mm
Ground clearance
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Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
EV9Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationEV9Carens Clavis EV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi99.8 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison51.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei561 kmBest in this comparison490 km
Efficiencyi17.8 kWh/100km10.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i24 minBest in this comparison39 min
AC Home Charging (full)12 hr4.75 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power283 kWBest in this comparison126 kW
Torque700 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison255 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h5.3sBest in this comparison8.4s
Top Speed200 km/hBest in this comparison160 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not published
Drive LayoutAWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length5015 mm4550 mm
Width1980 mm1800 mm
Height1780 mm1730 mm
Wheelbase3100 mm2780 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published215/55 R17
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axle
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 9 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)Not published
Airbags10Best in this comparison6
ADASYesYes
ABSNot publishedYes
ESCNot publishedYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedYes
360° CameraNot publishedYes
TPMSNot publishedYes
ISOFIXNot publishedYes
Parking SensorsNot publishedboth
Tech & warranty14 specs · 3 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedYes
Connected Car AppNot publishedYes
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedYes
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Kia EV9
- +Pro: 6-seat flagship SUV with second-row captain seats
- +Pro: 561 km range
- +Pro: Level 3 autonomous-ready hardware
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.34Cr)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (17.8 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (12 h)
Kia Carens Clavis EV
- +Pro: 490 km ARAI range on the Extended Range pack
- +Pro: 6- and 7-seat layouts
- +Pro: Battery-as-a-Service option
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (490 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (39 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.4 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EV9 or Carens Clavis EV?
The EV9 claims the most at 561 km, followed by the Carens Clavis EV (490 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Carens Clavis EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹18.63L — ₹1.15Cr less than the EV9. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Carens Clavis EV works out cheapest at ₹19.33L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the EV9 adds the most range — about 245 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 24 min). On a home AC charger the Carens Clavis EV is quickest to full, at 4.75 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EV9 has the longest wheelbase (3,100 mm). The EV9 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.