Kia updates Carens Clavis EV with 6-seat layout, new variants – Introduction

The Kia Carens Clavis EV line-up has been updated for 2026. As part of this model year update, the Carens Clavis EV gets 6-seater configurations with second-row captain seats in certain variants, new GT-Line and X-Line styling packages, and more.

1. Kia Carens Clavis EV now available as a 6-seater across 8 variants
2. GT-Line variants get unique alloy wheels, lime green calipers, etc
3. X-Line package offers exclusive Dark Gun Metal colour option

2026 Kia Carens Clavis EV: what’s new?

6-seat layout available across most variants

Up until now, the Carens Clavis EV was available as a 7-seater only, even though its ICE counterpart – the Carens Clavis – offered a 6-seat layout. With this 2026 update, the electric MPV is now on par with its ICE sibling thanks to the addition of a 6-seat configuration with second-row captain seats across most Carens Clavis EV variants. There is no difference in pricing between the 6-seater and 7-seater versions of the Carens Clavis EV.

New GT-Line and X-Line variants have also joined the 2026 Carens Clavis EV line-up. They offer cosmetic upgrades, albeit only for the 51.4kWh versions of the Kia MPV. The Carens Clavis GT-Line includes new alloy wheel designs, lime green brake calipers, and metal pedals, while the X-Line package can be had in either an exclusive Dark Gun Metal colour, or the existing Aurora Black Pearl shade.

Both cosmetic packages command a Rs 50,000 premium over the respective variants they’re based on – GTX is based on the Carens Clavis EV HTX 51.4kWh, while the GTX+ and X-Line are based on the HTX+ 51.4kWh variant.

New features

In addition to the styling upgrades, the GTX+ and X-Line variants come equipped with a digital key and battery heating function over the features included in the top-spec Carens Clavis EV HTX+ 51.4kWh. Lastly, the MPV’s Standard Range (42kWh) variants get new 16-inch black aero-optimised alloy wheels.

2026 Kia Carens Clavis EV battery and range

Up to 490km of claimed range

Nothing has changed on this front for the Carens Clavis EV. The electric MPV continues to offer 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options, both mated to a 255Nm front-mounted motor. In 42kWh guise, the Carens Clavis EV outputs 135hp and delivers an ARAI-claimed range of 404km, while the 51.4kWh variants develop 171hp and can travel a claimed 490km on a single charge.

A 10-100 percent charge using an 11kW AC wallbox requires 4 hours for the 42kWh battery and 4.45 hours for the 51.4kWh unit. Both batteries take 39 minutes to charge from 0-80 percent using a 100kW DC charger.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.