Kia Carens Clavis EV variants explained
Every variant in the range, with the features you gain priced in rupees against what the variant costs extra.
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HTX 51.4 kWh
Against the base HTX E 51.4 kWh, it costs ₹50,000 more and adds 3 features we value at ₹1,08,300. That is the best return per rupee across the 5-trim 51.4 kWh · Electric range — which is not the same as saying the upgrade pays for itself.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Which Kia Carens Clavis EV upgrade is worth the extra money?
Dearest variant at the top. Each box is the upgrade into the variant above it, and the percentage is how much of its extra price the added equipment covers. Tap one for the full breakdown.
51.4 kWh · Electric · 5 variants
- GTX+₹25.00 L
- HTX+₹24.54 L
- GTX₹23.04 L
- HTX₹22.54 L
- HTX E₹22.04 L
42 kWh · Electric · 3 variants
- HTX₹20.54 L
- HTX E₹20.00 L
- HTK+₹18.04 L
42 kWh · Electric: variant by variant
3 trims, ₹18,03,900 to ₹20,53,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Pricey
HTK+ 42 kWh → HTX E 42 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹1,96,000
- Features worth
- ₹96,900
- Equipment covers
- 49% of it
What HTX E 42 kWh adds
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof+₹52,250
- Wireless Phone Charger+₹6,650
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering+₹4,750
- Leatherette Upholstery+₹11,400
- Ambient Cabin Lighting+₹6,650
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel+₹3,800
- Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror+₹4,750
- Cabin Air Purifier+₹6,650
HTX E 42 kWh costs ₹1,96,000 more than HTK+ 42 kWh and brings only ₹96,900 of equipment we can put a price on — about 49% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK+ 42 kWh is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 2Worth it
HTX E 42 kWh → HTX 42 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹54,000
- Features worth
- ₹1,08,300
- Equipment covers
- 200% of it
What HTX 42 kWh adds
- Surround View Camera+₹23,750
- Level 2 ADAS Suite+₹71,250
- Blind Spot Monitor+₹13,300
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.
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51.4 kWh · Electric: variant by variant
5 trims, ₹22,03,900 to ₹24,99,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Worth it
HTX E 51.4 kWh → HTX 51.4 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹50,000
- Features worth
- ₹1,08,300
- Equipment covers
- 216% of it
What HTX 51.4 kWh adds
- Surround View Camera+₹23,750
- Level 2 ADAS Suite+₹71,250
- Blind Spot Monitor+₹13,300
HTX 51.4 kWh costs ₹50,000 more than HTX E 51.4 kWh and brings 3 features we value at ₹1,08,300 — 216% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
Detail - Upgrade 2Pricey
HTX 51.4 kWh → GTX 51.4 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹50,000
- Features worth
- ₹0
- Equipment covers
- 0% of it
GTX 51.4 kWh costs ₹50,000 more than HTX 51.4 kWh and adds no equipment we track — it may differ on trim finish or styling instead. Check the table below before paying the difference.
Detail - Upgrade 3Pricey
GTX 51.4 kWh → HTX+ 51.4 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹1,50,000
- Features worth
- ₹68,400
- Equipment covers
- 45% of it
What HTX+ 51.4 kWh adds
- Front Ventilated Seats+₹26,600
- Premium Branded Sound System+₹24,700
- Rain-Sensing Wipers+₹5,700
- Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)+₹11,400
HTX+ 51.4 kWh costs ₹1,50,000 more than GTX 51.4 kWh and brings only ₹68,400 of equipment we can put a price on — about 45% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, GTX 51.4 kWh is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 4Pricey
HTX+ 51.4 kWh → GTX+ 51.4 kWh
- You pay extra
- ₹46,000
- Features worth
- ₹7,600
- Equipment covers
- 16% of it
What GTX+ 51.4 kWh adds
- Digital Key+₹7,600
GTX+ 51.4 kWh costs ₹46,000 more than HTX+ 51.4 kWh and brings only ₹7,600 of equipment we can put a price on — about 16% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX+ 51.4 kWh is the better buy.
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Common questions
- Which Kia Carens Clavis EV variant gives you the most equipment for the money?
- The HTX 51.4 kWh. It costs ₹50,000 more than the base HTX E 51.4 kWh, and adds 3 features we value at ₹1,08,300 — the most equipment per rupee of any upgrade on this car — which is a measurement, not a recommendation.
- How many variants does the Kia Carens Clavis EV have?
- 8 across 2 powertrains (42 kWh · Electric, 51.4 kWh · Electric), from ₹18,03,900 to ₹24,99,900 ex-showroom.
- Is it better to buy a lower trim and add accessories afterwards?
- It depends on what you're after. Cosmetic items — alloy wheels, seat covers, infotainment screens — can usually be fitted afterwards. Safety and structural equipment such as additional airbags, ESC, ADAS and a factory sunroof generally cannot be retrofitted, so if you want those they have to come from the factory.