Kia Carens Clavis launched with BaaS at ₹12.84 lakh

Kia India is now offering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) for the Carens Clavis EV, with prices now starting at ₹12.84 lakh. The Clavis EV is Kia’s first made-in-India electric vehicle, and with this BaaS subscription, Kia aims to promote the widespread adoption of EVs in India.

The battery subscription for the Carens Clavis EV starts at ₹3.33 per km, and there are also easy EMI options with down payments starting at ₹51,520. Kia is also offering flexible split-tenure options, with financing of up to 60 months for the car and up to 96 months for the battery, giving buyers more flexibility and making EV adoption easier.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the model-wise prices.

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is offered with two battery pack options: a 42kWh unit producing 135bhp and a larger 51.4kWh battery producing 171bhp, with the latter offering up to 490km of range, 0 to 80 per cent charging in just 39 minutes via a 100kW DC fast charger, and availability in both six and seven-seater configurations.

Kia has also expressed its intent to strengthen the electric charging infrastructure in India through Kia’s K-Charge program, available on the MyKia app. This allows users to access more than 15,000 charging points spread across India. The app also provides route planning and a map for all charging stations. Along with that, Kia has more than 100 dealerships equipped with DC fast chargers, along with a network of over 267 EV-ready service centres across the country.

Commenting on the launch, the Chief Sales Officer of Kia India, Mr Sunhack Park, expressed how, “At Kia India, sustainability is not limited to introducing electric vehicles, but about creating a complete ecosystem that makes EV adoption easier and more practical for customers.” He also stated that, “The Battery-as-a-Service model is a strategic step in that direction, enabling customers to experience advanced EV technology with reduced upfront costs and greater flexibility.”