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VF6
3/7 winsEx-showroom₹18.19–20.09L
On-road₹18.82L
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Carens Clavis EV
4/7 winsEx-showroom₹18.00–25.00L
On-road₹18.63L
Get the Carens Clavis EV — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the VF6 if range added per charging stop matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Carens Clavis EV
Carens Clavis EV leads on price, range and efficiency. VF6 is the closest alternative, ahead on range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
VF6₹18.82L
Carens Clavis EV₹18.63LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
VF6468 km
Carens Clavis EV490 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
VF612.7 kWh/100 km
Carens Clavis EV10.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
VF6Not published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
VF625 minBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV39 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
VF6Not rated
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
VF6Carens Clavis EV
Claimed range
VF6468km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison490km
On-road priceDelhi
VF6₹18.82L
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹18.63L
Batterygross
VF6Best in this comparison59.6kWh
Carens Clavis EV51.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
VF6Best in this comparison25min
Carens Clavis EV39min
0–100 km/hlower is better
VF69.0s
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison8.4s
Power
VF6Not published
Carens Clavis EV126kW
Boot space
VF6Not published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
VF6Not rated
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.
VF6 1Carens Clavis EV 4Tie / no winner 3
Value · too close to call
Carens Clavis EV & VF6
Within 2% of each other: Carens Clavis EV ₹18.63L vs VF6 ₹18.82L.
Range
Carens Clavis EV
490 km — 22 km more claimed range than the VF6.
Efficiency
Carens Clavis EV
10.5 kWh/100 km — 2.3 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the VF6.
Performance
Carens Clavis EV
8.4 s — 0.6 s quicker to 100 km/h than the VF6.
DC fast charging
VF6
197 km — 65 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Carens Clavis EV.
Home charging
Carens Clavis EV
4.75 h — 3.25 h faster to a full AC charge than the VF6.
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
VF6 0%Carens Clavis EV 100%
- 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
VF6328–374km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison343–392km
Carens Clavis EV should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
VF6Best in this comparison197km / 15 min
Carens Clavis EV132km / 15 min
VF6 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
VF659km / 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
VF6₹1.20/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
VF6₹4,022
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
VF6Not 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 settingsVF6
₹19.68L
Carens Clavis EV
₹19.33L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingCarens Clavis EV is cheapest to own — ₹34,766 less than the VF6 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
VF6₹31,622Loan ₹15,05,656 · interest ₹3,91,639
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹31,293Loan ₹14,90,000 · interest ₹3,87,566
The Carens Clavis EV costs ₹329 less a month than the VF6.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
VF6₹1,437₹1.20/km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹1,183₹0.99/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹85,081 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | VF6 | Carens Clavis EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹18,19,000 | ₹18,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹54,570 | ₹54,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹18,82,070 | ₹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.
VF6Carens Clavis EV
VF6 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
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4,550 mm
Width
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1,800 mm
Height
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1,730 mm
Wheelbase
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2,780 mm
Ground clearance
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—
Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
VF6Carens Clavis EV
SpecificationVF6Carens Clavis EV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi59.6 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison51.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei468 km490 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi12.7 kWh/100km10.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 3 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i25 minBest in this comparison39 min
AC Home Charging (full)8 hr4.75 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
PowerNot published126 kW
TorqueNot published255 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h9s8.4sBest in this comparison
Top Speed175 km/hBest in this comparison160 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
LengthNot published4550 mm
WidthNot published1800 mm
HeightNot published1730 mm
WheelbaseNot published2780 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 RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot published6
ADASNot publishedYes
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.
VinFast VF6
- +Pro: VinFast's India market entry
- +Pro: 468 km ARAI range
- +Pro: Optional battery-subscription pricing
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹18.82L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (468 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.7 kWh/100 km)
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: Slowest DC fast charge here (39 min)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — VF6 or Carens Clavis EV?
The Carens Clavis EV claims the most at 490 km, followed by the VF6 (468 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 — ₹0.20L less than the VF6. 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 VF6 adds the most range — about 197 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 25 min). On a home AC charger the Carens Clavis EV is quickest to full, at 4.75 hours.