Kia is about to launch another ‘Big, Bold’ three-row EV, but you can’t have this one

Kia is preparing to introduce a new three-row electric SUV in less than two weeks, and it’s not the EV9. The “Big, Bold Family Vehicle” marks a milestone for Kia, but it might be tough to get your hands on one.

When is Kia launching the three-row Carens Clavis EV?

After launching the Carens 2021, a three-row SUV, Kia’s CEO, Ho Sung Song, said it would “create a completely new segment and industry benchmark for family vehicles.”

With the longest wheelbase in its class and an affordable price tag, the Carens quickly became one of India’s top-selling multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).

Just a few weeks ago, Kia introduced the new Carens Clavis, a premium version of its popular people mover that’s about to get an EV variant.

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On July 15, the Kia Carens Clavis EV will make its official debut. The three-row MPV will be the first locally made Kia EV in India. It will also be one of two electric MPVs on the market, alongside the BYD eMax 7. BYD’s electric MPV starts at Rs 26.90 Lakh ($31,400), while the current ICE Carens Clavis starts at Rs 11.49 Lakh ($13,500).

Kia will announce prices in a few weeks, but the electric version is expected to start at about the same price as the eMax 7.

According to Autocar India, Kia’s three-row EV is expected to share the same underpinnings as the Hyundai Creta Electric, offering battery packs with capacities of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh.

Hyundai’s electric SUV offers a range of up to 473 km (294 miles), but given the Carens Clavis EV is bigger, it’s likely to see a slightly lower range.

You can see the MPV already shares design elements with Kia’s latest EV models, like the EV9 and EV5. The new “Kia Digital Tiger Face” is featured up front with Ice Cube LED headlights and LED daytime running lights.

On the rear, the tail lamps are connected with a full-length LED light bar featuring Kia’s signature Starmap lighting.

The interior is expected to remain about the same as the gas Carens Clavis, with a “best-in-segment” infotainment system screen featuring dual 12.3″ navigation and driver display screens in a panoramic curved setup.

Check back soon for prices and final specs on July 15 when Kia officially launches the new three-row EV.