Kia Carens Clavis EV: HTX E 42 kWh vs HTX 42 kWh

The HTX 42 kWh costs ₹54,000 more than the HTX E 42 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 200% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

HTX E 42 kWh → HTX 42 kWh

Worth it

You pay extra

₹54,000

₹19,99,900 → ₹20,53,900

Features are worth

₹1,08,300

3 gained

Equipment covers

200%

of what the variant costs extra

HTX 42 kWh costs ₹54,000 more than HTX E 42 kWh and brings 3 features we value at ₹1,08,300 — 200% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.

We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹1,08,300 · 3 features
Could be fitted later
₹0 · 0 features

Most of it — ₹1,08,300 of the ₹1,08,300 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Surround View Camera. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.

Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.

Kia Carens Clavis EV — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Kia. Shows the Kia Carens Clavis EV, not either trim specifically — the table below is what separates them.
Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

3 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeatureHTX E 42 kWhHTX 42 kWhValue
Safety & driver assistance
Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit.NoYes+₹23,750
Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go.NoYes+₹71,250
Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into.NoYes+₹13,300
Net feature value3 gained₹1,08,300

Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.

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On our figures

₹1,08,300 of equipment against ₹54,000 — 200% of the variant

Worth it

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Same upgrade, every engine and gearbox

HTX E to HTX on all 2 powertrains

Kia sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the 51.4 kWh · Electric (₹50,000) and dearest on the 42 kWh · Electric (₹54,000).

PowertrainCosts moreCovers
42 kWh · Electric (this page)₹54,000200%Worth it
51.4 kWh · Electric₹50,000216%Worth it
What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, HTX 42 kWh costs ₹57,337 more on the road than HTX E 42 kWh, against ₹54,000 ex-showroom. ₹2,797 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹540, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

HTX E 42 kWh

electric · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹19,99,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹7,600
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹99,995
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹19,999
Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
₹600
Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
₹1,900
On-road, Delhi₹21,29,994
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Drive-away cost

HTX 42 kWh

electric · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹20,53,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹7,697
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹1,02,695
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹20,539
Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
₹600
Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
₹1,900
On-road, Delhi₹21,87,331
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Common questions

What is the price difference between the Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E 42 kWh and HTX 42 kWh?
₹54,000 ex-showroom — HTX E 42 kWh is ₹19,99,900 and HTX 42 kWh is ₹20,53,900.
Is the Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX 42 kWh worth the extra money over the HTX E 42 kWh?
HTX 42 kWh costs ₹54,000 more than HTX E 42 kWh and brings 3 features we value at ₹1,08,300 — 200% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
What do you actually get on the HTX 42 kWh that the HTX E 42 kWh doesn't have?
3 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Surround View Camera, Blind Spot Monitor. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.