The Kia Carens Clavis EV – the all-electric derivative of the ICE MPV – has finally made it to Indian shores. And as we had anticipated, the Clavis EV is closely related to the Hyundai Creta Electric SUV. That said, there are key differences in terms of their pricing, seating capacity, features and, most importantly, range. Keep reading to find out how the South Korean SUV and MPV models stack up against each other.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Variant-wise prices
Similarly priced base models; Creta's top model is more affordable
The electric Clavis and Creta base models are priced exactly the same. However, the Hyundai electric SUV has more variants on offer to choose from and is comparatively more affordable at the top end, by Rs 1 lakh. Also, both electric vehicles are available in standard and long-range guises.
| Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Variant wise ex showroom prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clavis EV variants | Price (in Rs, lakh) | Creta Electric variants | Price (in Rs, lakh) |
| HTK+ | 18 | Executive | 18 |
| HTX | 20.50 | Smart | 19 |
| HTX LR | 22.50 | Smart (O) | 19.50 |
| HTX+ LR | 24.50 | Premium | 20 |
| - | - | Smart (O) LR | 21.50 |
| - | - | Excellence LR | 23.50 |
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Battery options, range, charging
Clavis can recharge two times faster than Creta
Both the Carens Clavis EV and Creta Electric share their powertrains. These include 135hp/250Nm and 171hp/250Nm front-wheel-drive motors, which source power from the respective 42kWh (SR) and 51.4kWh (LR) Li-ion NMC battery packs. That said, the Clavis EV’s ARAI-certified ranges – 404km for the SR and 490km for the LR – are 14km and 17km higher than those of the electric Creta, respectively. Interestingly, the new Kia also charges significantly faster (refer to the table below for charging speeds and times).
| Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Charging speeds, times and ranges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging speeds | Clavis EV | Creta Electric charging time (42kWh) | Clavis EV | Creta Electric charging time (51.4kWh) |
| 11kW AC (10-100 percent) | 4 hours | 4.45 hours | 4.5 hours |
| 50kW DC (10-100 percent) | NA | 58 minutes | NA | 58 minutes |
| 100kW DC (10-80 percent) | 39 minutes | NA | 39 minutes | NA |
| ARAI range | 404km | 390km | 490km | 473km |
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Features
Clavis boasts bigger screens; Creta gets a powered co-driver’s seat
Just like the Carens Clavis EV, the Creta Electric is based on the SUV’s ICE version. Save for a few EV design bits, such as closed-off front grilles and aero-optimised alloy wheels, the two don’t differ much in design from their combustion-engined counterparts.
The Clavis EV and Creta Electric are both well-equipped, but the new Kia aces ahead with larger digital appointments, wireless smartphone connectivity, and more seating capacity. The Creta, however, offers an electrically adjustable co-driver’s seat and an extra ADAS feature.
| Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Features comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Clavis EV | Creta Electric |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Alloy wheels | 17 inch (16 inch standard) | 17 inch |
| Touchscreen | 12.25 inch | 10.25 inch |
| Digital driver's display | 12.25 inch | 10.25 inch |
| Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto | Wireless | Wired |
| Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Audio system | 8 speakers from Bose | 8 speakers from Bose |
| Ventilated seats | Front only | Front only |
| Driver's seat adjust | Powered | Powered |
| Co driver's seat adjust | Manual | Powered |
| Boss mode | Yes | Yes |
| Seating capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Paddle shifters for regen braking | Yes | Yes |
| V2L | V2V | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ADAS | Level 2 with 20 features | Level 2 with 21 features |
| Aibags | 6 | 6 |
| Disc brakes | Front and rear | Front and rear |
Disclaimer: Availability of the above-listed exterior, interior and safety features may differ as per the variant chosen.
