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Kia Carens Clavis EV charging time & cost
10–80% in 39 minutes on a 100 kW DC charger (manufacturer claim). Here's how long the Kia Carens Clavis EV takes on 30–240 kW DC fast chargers, what a charge costs and where to charge it.
Find a fast chargerKia Carens Clavis EV battery & charging specs
Manufacturer figures. Range cycles differ between brands, so compare like with like.
| Version | Battery | Max DC power | Official DC charging claim | AC charging | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 kWh | 42 kWh | Not stated | 10–80% in 39 minutes on a 100 kW DC charger | 11 kW — about 4 h | 404 km (ARAI (MIDC)) |
| 51.4 kWh | 51.4 kWh | Not stated | 10–80% in 39 minutes on a 100 kW DC charger | 11 kW — about 4 h 45 min | 490 km (ARAI (MIDC)) |
Charging the Kia Carens Clavis EV on Relux chargers
Estimated 10–80% time by charger power, and cost at the indicative ₹18/kWh tariff. Estimates assume the car averages about 80% of the lower of the charger's and the car's peak power; real times vary with battery temperature and state of charge.
| Version | 30 kW DC | 60 kW DC | 120 kW DC | 240 kW DC | Cost 10–80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 kWh | — | — | — | — | ₹529 |
| 51.4 kWh | — | — | — | — | ₹648 |
"—" where Kia doesn't publish the car's peak DC power; use the official claim above.
At Autocar India's tested 7.08 km/kWh, the 51.4 kWh Kia Carens Clavis EV costs about ₹2.54 per km on a Relux fast charger.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kia Carens Clavis EV take to charge on a fast charger?
Kia quotes 42 kWh: 10–80% in 39 minutes on a 100 kW DC charger; 51.4 kWh: 10–80% in 39 minutes on a 100 kW DC charger.
How much does it cost to charge the Kia Carens Clavis EV at a public fast charger?
At an indicative ₹18 per kWh: 42 kWh: about ₹529 for 10–80% (29.4 kWh); 51.4 kWh: about ₹648 for 10–80% (36.0 kWh). The exact tariff for each station is shown in the Relux Electric app before you start.
Can I charge the Kia Carens Clavis EV at Relux Electric stations?
Yes. The Kia Carens Clavis EV uses CCS2 (DC), Type 2 (AC). Relux DC fast chargers have CCS2 connectors, and some locations also have Type 2 AC chargers.
What is the battery size and range of the Kia Carens Clavis EV?
42 kWh: 42 kWh, 404 km (ARAI (MIDC)); 51.4 kWh: 51.4 kWh, 490 km (ARAI (MIDC)).
Will a 120 kW or 240 kW charger charge the Kia Carens Clavis EV faster than 60 kW?
Kia states the charger power needed for the quickest time rather than the car's peak; a higher-power charger helps up to the car's limit.
Charge your Carens Clavis EV with Relux
CCS2 DC fast chargers across Tamil Nadu and South India, open 24x7 at most stations.