The Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Hyundai Creta Electric target completely different buyers, but they have the same battery pack and respective electric motor options. The MPV and the midsize SUV also have overlapping price points. With our exhaustive economy tests, we find out which of these EVs delivers more real-world range and battery efficiency and how close each is to its ARAI-rated range figure.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Specifications and price
Kia’s eMPV has 20km less ARAI range than the Hyundai eSUV.
Price and specifications | Carens Clavis EV HTX+ ER | Creta Electric Excellence LR |
Battery (kWh) | 51.4 | 51.4 |
Drive layout | FWD | FWD |
Max power (hp) | 171 | 171 |
Max torque (Nm) | 255 | 255 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 1725 | 1577 |
| Power-to-weight (hp/tonne) | 99.13 | 108.43 |
Torque-to-weight (Nm/tonne) | 147.83 | 169.70 |
ARAI range (km) | 490 | 510 |
Price (Rs, lakh) | 24.49 | 23.67-24.70* |
*Includes optional 11kW AC fast charger, as well as dual-tone and Knight Edition variants.
As mentioned above, both utility vehicles have the same battery and motor options, though the top-spec Carens Clavis EV Extended Range is 148kg heavier, which also affects its ARAI range; the range-topping Creta Electric Long Range can go 20km further on a single charge of the 51.4kWh battery pack. That the Creta Electric feels lighter on its feet and more effortless is underlined by the superior power- and torque-to-weight ratios. Both EVs come with three drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – and have a single-pedal driving function, which allows the regenerative braking system to bring the electric car to a halt by itself.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Real world range
The Creta Electric goes 68km further in the real world than the Carens Clavis EV.
| Real world range and efficiency | Carens Clavis EV HTX+ ER | Creta Electric Excellence LR |
| Tested city range (km) | 383 | 486 |
| Tested highway range (km) | 345 | 378 |
| Tested overall range (km) | 364 | 432 |
| Tested battery efficiency (km/kWh) | 7.08 | 8.4 |
In our city mileage runs, the relatively lightweight Creta Electric went over 100km further than the Carens Clavis EV on a single charge, though the gap reduced to 33km on the highway test cycle. Overall, the Creta Electric’s 51.4kWh battery goes 68km further than that of the Carens Clavis EV, posting an efficiency figure of 8.4km/kWh compared to the Kia’s 7.08km/kWh.
Autocar India’s range testing
Before our real-world range test, the battery of our test car is fully charged, and we maintain tyre pressures as recommended by the manufacturer. The car is driven in a fixed loop in the city and on the highway, and we maintain certain average speeds. In the end, we calculate the range based on the percentage of charge consumed. Throughout our test, the climate control is set at 22deg C, the fan speed is set to auto, and other electricals, such as the audio system, lights and ventilated front seats (if equipped), are used when required, just as a regular user would. We take pride in our testing data, which isn’t just consistent but also gives users an accurate indication of what they can expect in the real world.
