Kia Carens Clavis EV Shocks Rivals with New HTX E & HTX E [ER] Trims – More Range, More Power!

Kia Carens Clavis EV Gets New HTX E, HTX E [ER] Trims

Kia India has expanded its Kia Carens Clavis EV portfolio by adding two new trims: HTX E and HTX E [ER], aiming to fill gaps in the mid-spec segment and offer more choices to buyers.

These variants are priced at:

• HTX E: ₹ 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

• HTX E [ER] (Extended Range): ₹ 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

With this update, Kia Carens Clavis EV now offers six trims in the Clavis EV range:
HTK+, HTX E, HTX, HTX E [ER], HTX ER, and HTX+ ER.

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🔋 Battery, Power & Range

• The HTX E variant uses the 42 kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed range of ~404 km (ARAI).

• The HTX E [ER] uses the 51.4 kWh battery, pushing the range up to ~490 km (ARAI) in ideal conditions. KIA

• Both variants support fast charging (DC, 100 kW), reaching from 10% to 80% in about 39 minutes.

• The motors:
  • HTX E (42 kWh): ~99 kW output (≈ 133 PS) 
  • HTX E [ER] (51.4 kWh): ~126 kW (≈ 171 PS) 
  Torque is around 255 Nm for both.

Also Read: https://grandautoworld.com/toyota-hyryder-aero-edition-launched-in-india/

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🛋 Features & Equipment

The HTX E / HTX E [ER] trims bridge the feature gap between HTK+ and HTX, offering a richer spec set without going to top trim levels.

Key enhancements include:

• Panoramic sunroof (dual-pane)

• LED lamps in all three rows (front, middle & rear)

• Auto up/down windows for all windows

• ECM (electrochromic) IRVM (auto-dimming rear view mirror)

• Wireless charger for mobile devices

• Two-tone steering wheel with tilt + telescopic adjust

• Leatherette seats, back-of-seat folding tray table, air purifier, mood lighting + multi-colour ambient & footwell lamps, solar glass, etc.

These upgrades make the HTX E variants more comfortable and feature-rich compared to entry trims.

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💡 Positioning & Strategy

With these trims, Kia is trying to capture buyers who want a balance of premium features and affordability. The HTX E slots between HTK+ and HTX, giving a middle ground.

The strategy likely is:

• Reduce the feature “jump” from HTK+ → HTX by offering HTX E

• Give more flexibility in choice (battery, features) without making buyers go to extreme top trims

• Strengthen mid-spec appeal in a competitive EV market

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✅ Final Thoughts

The introduction of HTX E and HTX E [ER] trims into the Kia Carens Clavis EV lineup adds meaningful choice for buyers. They bring better features and variant flexibility without forcing a jump to the highest trims.

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