
Kia India has made yet another move in the electric mobility sector by launching one more fleet-specific version of its Carens Clavis EV. The new HTM variant, which is available only to fleet operators, has a price tag of ₹18.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
This makes it a mere 20,000 rupees more expensive than the trim that it is based on, namely the HTK+ trim.
This launch will see Kia targeting the sub-20 lakh electric fleet segment, which is a relatively new place where the cost-to-value and practicality reign supreme.
The Carens Clavis EV HTM takes the known features of the HTK+ and combines it with two additional key features that are important with regard to the life of the fleets; namely, a location tracker with a global positioning system that allows one to know where the vehicle is, and a speed governor that will make sure the safety is met.
Nothing is different on the hood, or rather floor. It is propelled by a 42 kWh battery with a 99kW electric Engine. Its arrangement promises a longer distance of 404km when running on a single charge. This defines it as a reliable vehicle for fleet owners who seek consistent performance daily without making repeated stops to recharge it.
One can upgrade their trims at the expense of having trim-specific features, whereas the HTM maintains a more feasible level. It is a 16-inch alloy, dual-tone (black-beige) interior. The cabin is a large, practical, and durable structure- in line with services that carry passengers.
The Carens Clavis EV fleet model does not trade safety, even though it is a fleet vehicle. Six airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Highline TPMS, speed-sensing door locks, impact-sensing auto unlock, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rollover sensor and all-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment.
The Kia Carens Clavis EV HTM is a convenient, safe and economical electric MPV that has a competitive price card to fleet operators. Its stable, decently wide range, necessity of the features within a fleet, as well as the reliability of Kia, make it a contender to become one of the desired options of the business mobility market.
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