Kia Carens EV – There lies a growing potential streaming in for the EV market in India, yet there are hardly any EV models that qualify to be tagged as family-size options. Kia has once again taken it upon itself to fill that void with the launch of the Carens EV in 2025. The Carens happens to be a popular 6/7-seater MPV that might just tick all the boxes for Indian families- space, comfort, impressive range and modern tech. Both the EV enthusiast and family users await the launch of this Carens EV, as it will be an interesting and fresh, and futuristic avatar in its segment.
Launch Timeline
Industry sources and test reports place the launch of the Carens EV somewhere between the middle and the end of 2025. For now, Kia is mostly concerned with the refreshed variants of Sonet and Seltos, but in the long run, the Carens EV will be key to the EV strategy of the brand. The electric MPV segment is practically unoccupied, ensuring Kia an early lead in this segment. Production-ready prototypes have been sighted numerous times now, which lends credence to the almost-complete status of the launch cycle.
Battery And Range
With this kind of battery configuration, one of the greatest attractive factors of the Carens EV will be its long-range capability. Kia is probably working with a battery somewhere between 60-70 kWh with a projected real-life range of 350-450 kilometres. Fast charging would almost surely be in the works, with a capability of around 10-80% in 40-50 mins. So, this range and speed of charging will make it an apt choice for longer family vacations, commuting during the week, and urban driving. The focus from Kia will be towards smooth, silent, and vibration-free driving.
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Exterior And Interior-Premium
Overall styling of the Carens EV shall take inspiration from the current petrol/diesel models; however, a closed grille, aero-type bumpers, and exclusive LED signatures will strengthen the EV identity. The interior should thus be pretty spacious and comfortable, especially in the rear, owing to the EV platform. Other likely features include a large infotainment touchscreen, a fully digital cluster, a panoramic sunroof, with ventilated seats and ADAS safety tech with wireless charging, to name a few. The seats in all Kia models are usually designed with a comfort-centric approach, ensuring that the Carens EV is delivered with a family-friendly interior.
Expected Price
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The expected price for the Carens EV could sit anywhere from ₹22 Lakhs up to ₹27 Lakhs(ex-showroom). This price range lends more than just a fighting chance within the segment, given that there are currently no heavy-duty family EV contenders in the market. This could well be one of the most exciting launches for 2025 for electric MPV enthusiasts.