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

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
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
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

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

Range

  • MG Motor461 km
  • Kia490 km

Power

  • MG Motor130 kW
  • Kia126 kW

Torque

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

Top Speed

  • MG Motor175 km/h
  • Kia160 km/h

Acceleration

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

Charging Time

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

Efficiency

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

Price Comparison

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

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

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

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹14,89,176

Monthly EMI

₹31,275

Total Interest

₹3,87,352

Total Cost

₹22,48,822

Battery

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
Battery Capacity50.3 kWh (gross)51.4 kWh (gross)
Range461 km490 km

Charging

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)60 min39 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr4.75 hr(winner)
Vehicle to LoadNot availableYes

Performance

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
Power130 kW(winner)126 kW
Torque280 Nm (at motor)(winner)255 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h8.5s8.4s(winner)
Top Speed175 km/h(winner)160 km/h
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.

ComponentZS EVCarens Clavis EV
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹12,570₹12,084
Annual Insurance (est.)₹53,970₹54,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,50,000 kmNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹21,40,198₹21,38,921

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 ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
Length4323 mm4550 mm
Width1809 mm1800 mm
Height1649 mm1730 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm2780 mm
Ground Clearance177 mmNot available
Boot Space448 LNot available
Kerb Weight1518 kgNot available
Tyre SizeNot available215/55 R17
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axle
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not availabledisc / disc

Safety

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)Not available
Airbags66
ADASNot availableYes
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot availableYes
360° CameraYesYes
TPMSNot availableYes
ISOFIXNot availableYes
Parking SensorsNot availableboth

Features

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
OTA UpdatesNot availableYes
Connected Car AppNot availableYes
Digital ClusterNot availableYes

Warranty

Specification comparison of ZS EV, Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationZS EVCarens Clavis EV
Vehicle Warranty3 yrsNot available
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,50,000 kmNot available

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

ZS EV

Glaze Red

Carens Clavis EV

Ivory Silver Matt

Pros & Cons

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

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

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

Expert Verdict

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

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.

Carens Clavis EV

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

Ratings

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Related News

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Which one should you buy?

ZS EV

Best PerformanceBest Highway EV

Carens Clavis EV

Best ValueBest RangeBest Family EVBest Premium EV