India, Oct. 17 -- Kia India has expanded the Carens Clavis EV lineup with two new variants - the HTX E and HTX E [ER] - priced at Rs.19.99 lakh and Rs.21.99 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The announcement comes ahead of the festive season, as the carmaker continues to strengthen its EV portfolio in the Indian market.

The Carens Clavis EV, Kia's first electric vehicle manufactured in India, now offers six trims in total. The new HTX E and HTX E [ER] variants are positioned between the existing HTK+ and HTX trims. They feature 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs, respectively, with the larger pack offering an estimated range of up to 490 km, while the smaller unit delivers up to 404 km on a single charge. Both support fast charging from 1...