Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 comparison — The best electric family mover?
- 1Kia Carens Clavis EV price ranges between Rs 17.99 - Rs 24.49 lakh
- 2BYD eMax 7 price ranges between Rs 26.90 - Rs 29.90 lakh
- 3Both MPVs come equipped with Level-2 ADAS and V2V/V2L capabilities
Kia India has recently launched the new Carens Clavis EV, making it the first made-in-India electric offering from Kia. The Kia Carens Clavis EV directly rubs its shoulders with the BYD eMax 7, which currently is the only affordable electric family mover on sale in the country. In this article, we conduct the Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 comparison to find out the key differences between the two models and find a suitable choice depending on your usage.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 dimensions comparison
Take a look at the dimensions of the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7 along with differences:
| Dimensions | Carens EV | eMax 7 | Difference |
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,710 mm | eMax 7 is 160mm longer |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,810 mm | eMax 7 is 10mm wider |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,690 mm | Carens EV is 40mm taller |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,800 mm | eMax 7 is 20mm longer |
| Boot space | NA | 170mm (unladen) | NA |
| Ground clearance | NA | 580 litres (3rd-row folded) | NA |
As you can see in the comparison table above, the BYD eMax 7 comfortably edges above the Carens EV in terms of length, width and wheelbase. The Carens EV excels over the eMax 7 in height, having an advantage of 40mm.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 feature comparison
Take a look at the common features and exclusive features of both the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7:
| Common features | Carens EV exclusive features | eMax 7 exclusive features |
| Touchscreen infotainment system | Dual-pane panoramic sunroof | Powered passenger seat |
| Digital instrument cluster | Foldable tray tables for 2nd row | 6-seater option |
| Level-2 ADAS | 25L front storage | Multi-link rear suspension |
| Front ventilated seats | Adaptive regen with paddle shifters | Powered tail gate |
| Surround view camera | Active air flaps | |
| V2V & V2L charging | Bose sound system | |
| AC and DC fast charging | Multiple drive modes | |
| Six airbags | ||
| 17-inch alloy wheels | ||
| LED headlights | ||
| Connected LED tail lights |
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 powertrain comparison
Take a look at the key differences between the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7 powertrains:
| Specifications | Carens EV | eMax 7 |
| Battery pack | 42kWh/51.4kWh | 55.4kWh/71.8kWh |
| Motor power | 135PS/171PS | 163PS/204PS |
| Motor torque | 255Nm | 310Nm |
| Range | 404km/490km (ARAI) | 420km/530km (NEDC) |
| DC fast charging | 10–80% in 39 min (100 kW) | 0–80% in 37 min (80kW) |
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As you can see in the table above, the eMax 7 excels the Kia Carens EV in battery capacities, motor power and torque outputs and DC fast charging. It is worth mentioning that the claimed driving range of each model mentioned in the table above are not directly comparable, since they follow different test cycles—ARAI and NEDC. In a nutshell, the eMax 7 is a superior product when it comes to to the powertrain specifications.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7 price comparison
Take a look at the comparison between the Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7:
| Carens EV variant | Carens EV price | eMax 7 variant | eMax 7 price |
| HTK+ 42kWh | Rs 17.99 lakh | Premium 55.4kWh 6-str | Rs 26.90 lakh |
| HTX 42kWh | Rs 20.49 lakh | Premium 55.4kWh 7-str | Rs 27.50 lakh |
| HTX 51.4kWh | Rs 22.49 lakh | Superior 71.8kWh 6-str | Rs 29.30 lakh |
| HTX+ 51.4kWh | Rs 24.49 lakh | Superior 71.8kWh 7-str | Rs 29.90 lakh |
As you can see in the table above, the price gap between the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the BYD eMax 7 is considerable—over Rs 5 lakh comparing the top-spec variants of each mode. The Kia Carens Clavis EV tops at Rs 24.49 lakh whereas the BYD eMax 7 price starts from Rs 26.90 lakh. Needless to say, if you have the budget and want a long-range family mover, the BYD eMax 7 is an obvious choice. However, the Carens Clavis EV offers good range along with similar set of features as the eMax 7 at a lot more affordable price, making it suitable for short journeys.
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