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Kia Carens Clavis EV real world range tested, explained

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Kia Carens Clavis EV ral world range tests

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is available with two battery options – 42kWh and 51.4kWh – both using a lithium-ion battery with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cell chemistry. The former is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 20.49 lakh, while the bigger-battery versions range from Rs 21.99 lakh to Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). We put the latter through our real-world tests to find out how it fares in terms of efficiency.

  1. Carens Clavis EV gets 3 drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport
  2. Offers 5 levels of regenerative braking, including Level 0 and single-pedal mode
  3. Top-spec Carens Clavis EV weighs approximately 1,725kg

Kia Carens Clavis EV real world range

Kia Carens Clavis EV 51.4kWh has a tested range of 364km on a single charge.

As mentioned, the Extended Range (ER) version of the Clavis EV gets a 51.4kWh battery powering a 171hp/255Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels. The company claims that this version can drive up to 490km on a single charge. In our real-world range test, with drive mode set to Eco, air-con set to 22deg C in full-auto mode and regenerative braking set to Level 3 in the city and Level 2 on the highway, the Clavis EV returned an efficiency of 7.45km/kWh in urban conditions and 6.71km/kWh on the highway. This translates to a combined real-world range of around 364km per charge.

Interestingly, the Carens Clavis EV also features a ‘Driver-only’ climate mode, which significantly reduces the load on the air-conditioning system and should help stretch the range further.

Charging performance is a mixed bag. Using a 60kW DC fast charger, the battery went from 20 to 50 percent state of charge in 27 minutes, consuming roughly 16.5kWh of energy. The average charging speed of about 42kW is notably lower than some rivals in this price bracket. 

Autocar India’s range testing

Before our real-world range test, the battery of our test car was fully charged, and we maintained tyre pressures in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. The car was driven on a weekday in Mumbai city and on the adjoining state highway in a fixed loop, and we maintained the set average speeds. At the end of each cycle, we calculated the range based on the percentage charge consumed.

Throughout our test, the climate control was set to 22deg C in full-auto setting, and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and ventilated front seats, were used when required, just as a regular user would. We take pride in our testing data, which isn’t merely consistent but also gives users an accurate indication of what they can expect in the real world.



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