Kia Set to Launch 3 New EVs Poised for 2024 – 2025 Launch!

contact@teamcardelight.com December 3, 2024

During Kia’s Investor Day, President and Chief Editorial Officer Ho Sung Song unveiled plans for three new electric vehicles set to debut in the Indian market in 2024 and 2025. The lineup includes the Clavis EV, Carens EV, and the EV9, strategically aimed at expanding Kia’s presence and appeal to a wider audience in India.

Kia EV9

Exterior Design includes thin LED light bar, Y-design mini-LEDs, Gloss black finish lower air intake, ORVMs, and roof rails. Dual-tone bumpers front and rear, new 21-inch alloy wheels, unique LED Tail-lamps with flat curv-ish tailgate, roof spoiler, and more.
Interiors include dual 12.3-inch seamless-integrated displays, three-rows with dual-tone leather seat upholstery, Lounge Seats in 1st and 2nd Row with Heated and Ventilated Function and power extendable headrests, power tailgate, extendable 2nd row centre console with multiple USB Charging port, Meridian Sound System, and more.
Built on the E-GMP Platform.

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Dimensions: 5010 – 5015 MM Length, 1980 MM Width, 1755 – 1780 MM Height, 3100 MM Wheelbase.
Battery Specs:
- 76.1 kWh RWD (214.5 BHP, 350 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 8.2 Seconds at 185 KMPH top speed)
- 99.8 kWh RWD (201 BHP, 350 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 9.4 Seconds at 185 KMPH top speed)
- 99.8 kWh AWD (380 BHP, 600 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 5.3 Seconds at 200 KMPH top speed)
- Range: 541 KMs
Features: 1st and 2nd row Ventilated and Heated Seats, Dual Sunroof, Level 3 ADAS, 14 Speaker Meridian Sound System, Heads-up Display (HUD), 3-Zone Climate Control, Swivel Seats – 2nd Row, and more.
Expected Pricing: Rs. 1 Crore
Expected Launch: Late 2024
Rivals: BMW iX

Kia Carens EV

Carens ICE Facelift is in works and the same design language would be applied to the electric version as well.
Exterior Design will look identical to the ICE version, but changes include such as closed front grille, tweaked LED Tail-lamps, dual-tone bumpers, new “Kia EV” Series inspired alloy wheels, and ADAS Suite – Radar at lower air intake, and camera in top windshield.
Interior changes include new free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system, new Seltos-like Digital Cluster, new theme for the dashboard, new upholstery options for the cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, redesigned centre console, and more.
It may be built on the E-GMP Platform.
Dimensions will be same as the ICE version.
Battery Specs: 40 – 50 kWh Battery Pack; Range: 450 – 500 KMs, Drive-type: FWD
New Features: 360 Surround View Camera, Powered Driver Seat, Sequential Indicators, new alloy wheels, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Level 2 ADASand more.
Expected Pricing: Rs. 15 – Rs. 25 L
Expected Launch: 2025

Kia Clavis EV

Exterior design will see minimum changes over the ICE version like closed front fascia, and different pattern for the lower air intake; new 17-inch aero efficient alloy wheels, boxy-shape with tall stance, connected LED tail-lamps with tweaked design.
Interiors we didn’t have the opportunity to see; but expect it to look similar to the Seltos.
The SUV is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos.
Built on the E-GMP Platform.
Dimensions could be above 4 Meters in length, and 2.5 – 2.6 Meters Wheelbase.
Battery Specs: Battery Specs: 40 – 50 kWh Battery Pack; Range: 450 – 500 KMs, Drive-type: FWD
Features: 360 Surround View Camera, Ventilated Front Seats, Powered Driver Seat, Panoramic Sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, Hill Descent Control, Drive and Traction Modes, and so much more.
Expected Pricing: Rs. 20 – Rs. 25 L
Expected Launch: Late 2024 – Early 2025