Kia Carens Clavis EV Now Available From Rs 12.84 Lakh Under BaaS Program

Kia India has introduced Battery as a Service (BaaS) for the Kia Carens Clavis EV, making it the first electric vehicle from the brand in India to be offered under this battery rental model.

Kia Carens Clavis EV Available with BaaS

With the BaaS scheme, the Carens Clavis EV is now available at an introductory price of just Rs 12.84 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable Kia EV currently on sale in the Indian market.

What is BaaS Scheme?

The Battery as a Service or BaaS scheme significantly reduces the upfront cost of purchasing an electric vehicle. Under this model, customers can buy the vehicle without paying for the battery pack as part of the initial purchase price. Instead, separate financing arrangements are created for the chassis and the battery.

The chassis loan is processed like a regular vehicle loan, while the battery usage is charged at Rs 3.30 per kilometre. The chassis loan tenure can extend up to five years or 60 months, while the battery rental agreement can continue for as long as eight years or 96 months. This flexible ownership model makes electric mobility more accessible by lowering the initial investment.

Battery and Powertrain

The Carens Clavis EV was recently introduced with new alloy wheels, updated variants and a refreshed bumper design. The electric MPV continues to be offered with two battery pack options: a 42 kWh standard-range battery and a larger 51.4 kWh extended-range battery.

The standard-range variant produces 132 bhp and 255 Nm of torque and delivers a claimed MIDC range of 404 km on a single charge. The extended-range version develops 169 bhp and the same 255 Nm of torque, with a claimed range of up to 490 km.

Key Highlights

Additional highlights include a spacious seven-seat cabin, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging capability, Level 2 ADAS with 20 autonomous safety features, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Ice Cube LED headlamps, connected LED tail lamps and 17-inch diamond-cut aero alloy wheels.

Kia has also equipped the Carens Clavis EV with a wide range of advanced technologies. Key features include a 26.62 cm dual panoramic display, front ventilated seats, climate control settings, a column-type shift-by-wire selector, one-touch tumble function for the second-row seats, an 8-speaker Bose premium sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, a smart air purifier and a 25-litre front trunk.

Pricing with BaaS

The standard-range variant is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the BaaS price brings it down to Rs 12.84 lakh. The extended-range version is priced at Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and under the BaaS scheme, the effective starting price is reduced to Rs 15.94 lakh (ex-showroom).