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      Top 10 Scooters June 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Ntorq

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      Honda ActivaHonda Activa once again led the pack in June 2025 while TVS Jupiter sales surged considerably
      In June 2025, motorcycle sales saw a slight improvement; however, top 10 scooter sales experienced a significant decline of 8.69%. Honda Activa and its 125cc counterpart maintained a leading position with a market share of 38.81%. It was followed closely by TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. In the electric scooter segment, Bajaj Chetak reported positive sales, while Ola S1 faced a substantial decrease in demand.
      Top 10 Scooter Sales June 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Scooters in the top 10 list accounted for 4,72,205 unit sales last month, an 8.69% YoY decline from 5,17,126 units sold in June 2024. This was a steep 44,921 unit dip in volumes. When assessing scooter sales on a MoM basis, it was also a de-growth from 5,49,157 units sold in May 2025.
      Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access commanded the top three spots. These models are known for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and premium features, making them popular among buyers in the country. Honda Activa was once again in a No.1 position even as sales declined by 21.47%. Activa sales stood at 1,83,265 units last month, down from 2,33,376 units to command a 38.81% share on this list.
      The TVS Jupiter emerged as a strong contender in the scooter segment, securing second position with a significant year-on-year (YoY) sales growth of 49.76%, reaching 1,07,980 units. This marks an increase of 35,880 units compared to the 72,100 units sold in June 2024. In third place was Suzuki Access, which experienced a slight decline in sales by 1.22%, totalling 51,555 units—just 637 units less than the 52,192 units sold in June 2024.
      Top 10 Scooter June 2025 – YoY
      Bajaj Chetak Posts YoY Growth
      Honda Dio too saw its sales decline sharply by 25.49% to 24,278 units. In a fifth position, TVS Ntorq sales were down by 17.94% to 22,822 units while there had been 27,812 units sold in the same month last year. Bajaj Chetak has seen a 7.03% YoY growth to 17,864 units. The newly launched Chetak 3503 electric scooter in April 2025, along with the existing Chetak 3501 and Chetak 3502 along with the recently introduced Chetak 3001, has made it India’s best-selling electric scooter in June 2025.
      Lower down the sales list, Suzuki Burgman has seen a 4.07% YoY growth in sales to 15,733 units, up from 15,118 units to command a 3.33% share on this list. In June 2025, sales of the highly fuel efficient Yamaha Ray dipped 5.99% to 14,274 units.
      TVS iQube too witnessed weak performance down by 6.35% to 14,244 units while Ola S1 (retail sales) suffered a steep 45.22% YoY decline to 20,190 units from 36,859 units sold in June 2024 when it was the highest selling electric scooter in the country. More

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      Honda CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX Revealed – Launch Soon

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      Honda CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX UnveiledHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is celebrating 25 years of manufacturing presence in India. Marking the milestone, HMSI organised a grand event in New Delhi which was a spectacle for enthusiasts as the company showcased a host of its premium big bikes.
      However, the main highlights were the new products the company showcased at this event. One of them is the Honda Shine 100 DX and the other is CB125. Both motorcycles are aimed to dominate their respective segments and offer buyers a new attractive product.
      Honda CB125 Hornet
      CB125 Hornet
      After the Shine 100 DLX, Honda unveiled its new masterstroke in the 125cc in the form of CB125 Hornet. This is clearly aimed at the Hero Xtreme 125R, TVS Raider 125 and Bajaj’s new Pulsar N125. However, the badge on the bike says Honda. So, it has to have premium elements and CB125 Hornet doesn’t disappoint.
      Honda CB125 Hornet Colours
      It packs LED headlights, LED tail lights, LED turn indicators, USD telescopic front forks finished in a lovely Gold shade, rear mono-shock, painted alloy wheels, wide tyres, aggressive design to appeal GenZ audience, Type-C USB port, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation and much more.
      Honda CB125 Hornet Specs
      There’s petal disc brakes at the front with single-channel ABS, a sporty riding posture, fat tyres for the segment and a lot more. Honda CB125 Hornet comes in four colours – Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red. Bookings will commence on August 1st and deliveries will start soon after.
      Honda CB125 Hornet
      Powering the Honda CB125 Hornet is a 123.94cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is capable of delivering 11 bhp of peak power and 11.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Honda promises 0-60 km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds, making it the fastest motorcycle of its class. The low 124 kg kerb weight certainly helps in this regard.

      Honda Shine 100 DX
      Shine 100 is one of the epitomes of reliability, durability and affordability. Building on that, Honda has just launched Shine 100 DX, which bears thoughtful updates to appeal to customers. It features a wider fuel tank that lends a muscular appeal, which is rare in the 100cc commuter segment.
      Honda Shine 100 DX
      There’s a refreshed fully digital instrument console that packs features like fuel efficiency indicator. It lends a sophisticated appearance to the Shine 100 DX. It features chrome accents on handle, brake pedal, front visor, gear pedal, grab rail and chrome muffler cover along with attractive new graphics that look sporty and youthful.
      Honda Shine 100 DX Colours
      The same 100cc engine is carried over with Honda Shine 100 DX with eSP, PGM-FI and Friction reduction technology. There’s a long and cushy seat and further accentuating comfort is a 5-step adjustable rear twin shock absorbers. Other notable features include alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, high ground clearance, rough road ability.
      Honda Shine 100 DX Specs
      Honda Shine 100 DX will be offered in four colours – Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Gerny Gray Metallic. Bookings start on 1st of August and deliveries will commence soon after. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – Splendor, Shine, HF Deluxe, Pulsar, Apache

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      New Hero Splendor – Ryt To KnowTop 10 motorcycle sales in June 2025 grew marginally on a YoY basis with Hero Splendor at No. 1, commanding a near 40% share and breaching the 3 lakh unit mark
      Following our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales in June 2025, we now focus exclusively on top 10 motorcycle sales. In the past month, top 10 motorcycle sales stood at 8,39,918 units, reflecting a marginal 0.70% growth over 8,34,069 unit sales of June 2024. This related to a 5,849 unit volume growth. The top three manufacturers in this segment remain Hero MotoCorp, Honda, and Bajaj Auto. Motorcycle sales in May 2025 had amounted to 8,85,467 units, relating to a MoM decline.
      Hero Splendor Breaches 3 Lakh Unit Sales Mark
      Market leader Hero MotoCorp secured the top position on this list with its Splendor motorcycle. This entry-level bike is available in four variants: Splendor Plus, Super Splendor, Splendor Plus XTEC, and Super Splendor XTEC. In June 2025, it surpassed the 3,00,000-unit sales mark, reaching a total of 3,31,057 units sold. This represented an increase of 25,471 units compared to the 3,05,586 units sold in June 2024. The Splendor currently holds a 39.42% market share among the top 10 motorcycles.
      Honda Shine was the 2nd best-selling motorcycle last month. Sales however declined by 11.96% to 1,43,218 units from 1,62,674 units YoY to command a 17.05% share. Recording a growth of 12.16% was the Hero HF Deluxe, of which 1,00,878 units were sold in June 2025, up from 89,941 unit sales of June 2024. This was a healthy 10,937 unit volume increase.
      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – YoY
      A YoY decline of 20.39% was reported for the Bajaj Pulsar with sales down to 88,452 units in June 2025. At No. 4 on this top 10 motorcycle sales list, the Pulsar had clocked 1,11,101 unit sales in June 2024. This was a steep volume de-growth by 22,649 units. At No. 5 was TVS Apache with 41,386 units, up 11.37% YoY from 37,162 units. It held a 4.93% share on this list. It was followed by RE Classic 350 which also showed off a strong YoY growth of 17.61% to 29,172 units, a growth from 24,803 units.
      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Lower down the sales order was TVS Raider that suffered a YoY setback with 27,481 unit sales last month, down 7.94% from 29,850 units sold in the same month last year. CB Unicorn also recorded lower demand as sales declined by 1.45% to 26,363 units over 26,751 units sold in June 2024.
      At No. 9, Hero Passion saw its sales improve two fold in June 2025. Sales which had stood at 13,100 units grew by 100.37% to 26,249 units in June 2025. Rounding off the top 10 motorcycle sales list was Bajaj Platina which has suffered a 22.47% YoY decline to 25,662 units, down by 7,439 units from 33,101 unit sales of June 2024. More

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      MG Motor Q2 Sales Performance – EVs Lead With 28% QoQ Growth

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      MG Windsor ProElectric car sales contribute more than 80% to JSW MG Motor’s overall sales, with the most popular being the Windsor EV
      JSW MG Motor’s EV portfolio includes cars like Windsor EV, Comet EV and ZS EV. In terms of volumes, JSW MG Motor is currently the second largest EV manufacturer in India. Powered by the top selling Windsor EV, MG has posted robust double-digit growth in Q2, CY2025. Let’s look at the numbers.
      JSW MG Motor Q2 CY2025 sales
      Total EV sales of MG Motor were at 14,837 units in Q2, FY2025. That’s a QoQ growth of 28%, as compared to 11,505 units sold in Q1, CY2025. Windsor contributed 11,415 units in Q2, which is around 77% of MG’s total EV sales in the quarter. Windsor EV itself has registered QoQ growth of 17%. Sales in Q1 were at 9,693 units.
      Windsor EV average monthly sales were at 3,231 units per month in Q1 and 3,805 units per month in Q2, CY2025. MG’s market share in the EV segment has improved from 28% in Q1 to 32% in Q2. This marks a QoQ growth of 4%. MG retail sales in Q2 were at 10,889 units. That’s a robust 20% growth, as compared to 9,058 units sold in Q1, CY2025.
      MG Motor Q2 Sales Performance
      Windsor EV leads MG’s electric growth
      With its industry-first BaaS ownership option, affordable pricing and premium features, the Windsor EV has emerged as India’s best selling electric car. It has also been ranked as India’s top selling electric car in specific months. Windsor EV was launched in October 2024 and it had received more than 15,000 bookings within 24 hours.
      Along the way, Windsor EV has also created some significant milestones. For example, cumulative sales crossed 20,000 units within just six months of launch. This was a new record in the electric segment in India. Building on the success of Windsor EV, MG introduced the Windsor Pro variant in May 2025. Market response was pretty good, with 8,000 bookings on the very first day.
      With the full ownership option, MG Windsor EV is available at a starting price of Rs 13,99,800 (Excite variant). The Exclusive variant and Essence variants are priced at Rs 15.05 lakh and Rs 16.15 lakh, respectively. Windsor EV Pro Exclusive and Pro Essence variants are priced at Rs 17.25 lakh and Rs 18.31 lakh. BaaS pricing starts at Rs 9.99 lakh + Rs 3.9 per km (battery rental) for Windsor EV and Rs 12.25 lakh + Rs 4.5 per km for Windsor EV Pro.
      MG Windsor Pro utilizes a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack, enabling a higher range of 449 km. Other key highlights include R18 dual-tone machined alloy wheels, powered tailgate, Vehicle to Load (V2L) and Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) functions. Windsor Pro has dual-tone ivory interiors, a 9-speaker audio system by Infinity and autonomous Level-2 ADAS.
      Luxury electric segment
      MG Motor has also stepped-up focus on the luxury EV segment in India. The MG M9 Presidential Limo was recently launched at a starting price of Rs 69.9 lakh. Equipped with a 90 kWh NMC battery pack, MG M9 offers a range of 548 km.
      MG will also introduce the Cyberster electric roadster very soon. It is equipped with a 77-kWh battery pack. The electric motor generates 510 PS and 725 Nm of torque. 0 to 100 km/h is achievable in just 3.2 seconds. Pre-bookings are currently open for the MG Cyberster. More

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      Hero HF Deluxe Pro Launch Price Rs 74k – New Styling, Features

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      Hero HF Deluxe Pro LaunchedBy introducing new versions at regular intervals, Hero MotoCorp has strengthened its dominance in the 100cc motorcycle segment
      In the entry-level commuter motorcycle segment, Hero MotoCorp has a range of options such as Splendor+ and XTEC variants, Passion+, HF Deluxe and HF 100. Hero has now introduced another great option in the form of HF Deluxe Pro. Launched at Rs 73,550 (Ex-sh), HF Deluxe Pro is more accessible than the best selling Splendor+ and comes with distinctive features. Let’s check out the details.
      Hero HF Deluxe Pro – What’s special?
      One of the key highlights is a segment-first LED headlamp with crown-shaped high-intensity position lamp. In addition to being functionally relevant by ensuring enhanced illumination, the LED headlamp also complements the bike’s visual appeal. Another important update is an advanced digital speedometer.
      Hero HF Deluxe Pro Launched
      This is a premium feature, as compared to the analogue meter seen with Splendor+. It becomes even more relevant since the HF Deluxe Pro is available at a lower price point than Splendor+. Shape of the digital speedometer used for HF Deluxe Pro is the same as that of Splendor+ XTEC and Splendor+ XTEC 2.0.
      It could have the same internals, but the user interface has been refreshed. The speedometer is displayed in the centre, whereas the odometer is placed at the centre bottom. Other indicators such as neutral and i3S are placed on the left, whereas turn indicators, low fuel indicator, etc. are placed on the right. The digital speedometer has an all-black border trim, as compared to the chrome finish seen with XTEC and XTEC 2.0.
      Hero HF Deluxe Pro Colours
      New colours, sportier graphics
      As compared to the standard version, the HF Deluxe Pro gets more distinctive graphics. These have sharper lines and come across as more impactful. The updated graphics give the bike a cleaner look by reducing visual clutter. Hero has also introduced four new colour options with the HF Deluxe Pro. In broad terms, these can be classified as dual-tone shades of red, yellow, silver and blue.
      HF Deluxe Pro also focuses on using an exciting mix of black and chrome elements. The blacked-out treatment can be seen across the alloy wheels, engine and grab rail. This heightened contrast theme helps achieve a sportier profile for HF Deluxe Pro.
      Hero HF Deluxe Pro Headlight
      Specs, performance
      Hardware specs of HF Deluxe Pro are the same as the standard variant. The bike has large 18-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped with tubeless tyres. HF Deluxe Pro utilizes a tubular double cradle frame, with telescopic forks at front and swingarm with 2-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Both ends have 130 mm drum brakes with integrated braking system.
      Powering the HF Deluxe Pro is a reliable 97.2 cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine. It generates 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 4-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike also has i3S, which helps optimize fuel efficiency. HF Deluxe is known as one of the highest mileage bikes in the country and the Pro variant is expected to uphold that reputation.
      Hero HF Deluxe Pro Cluster More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – Classic, Bullet, Hunter, Himalayan, Meteor

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      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350Royal Enfield reported strong year-on-year growth in June 2025, with total sales of 76,957 units, marking a 16.4% increase compared to 66,117 units sold in June 2024. Month-on-month, the growth was more modest, up by 1.5% over 75,820 units sold in May 2025.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      At the top of the sales chart is Classic 350, which continues to be the brand’s best-seller. It recorded 29,172 units in June 2025, up 17.61% YoY from 24,803 units and 1.9% MoM from May 2025. Bullet 350 posted a significant jump in year-on-year sales, with 17,092 units sold in June 2025, up by 77.86% from 9,610 units last year. However, it registered a slight 1.08% decline compared to May 2025 when it sold 17,279 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      In third place, Hunter 350 maintained its consistent performance, with sales of 16,261 units, reflecting a 4.18% YoY growth over 15,609 units and a 1.81% MoM increase over May’s 15,972 units. Meteor 350, however, saw a slight dip in performance. Sales declined by 7.05% YoY to 7,515 units from 8,085 in June 2024, and by 2.36% MoM compared to 7,697 units in May.
      Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) posted 2,938 units, up 6.33% YoY and a solid 9.83% MoM growth from 2,675 units in May 2025. Sales of the all-new Himalayan 450 stood at 2,036 units, down sharply by 33.51% YoY from 3,062 units last year, but showing a notable 36.74% MoM improvement over 1,489 units in May — likely due to improved supply or deliveries catching up.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
      Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield’s premium cruiser, recorded 1,012 units, down 53.68% YoY from 2,185 units but up 18.92% MoM from 851 units in May 2025. Among the newest entries, the recently launched Guerrilla 450 sold 696 units in June 2025. This is lower than the 1,035 units it sold in May, marking a 32.75% decline MoM. Another recent launch, the Shotgun 650, sold 235 units in June, a 21.13% MoM growth over 194 units sold in May.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Q2 2025 – YoY
      Royal Enfield posted a healthy 11.77% year-on-year growth in Q2 CY 2025, with total sales reaching 2,28,779 units, up from 2,04,686 units during the same period last year. The growth was largely driven by the strong performance of its 350cc motorcycles and the addition of new models like the Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Q2 2025 – YoY
      At the top, Classic 350 remained the brand’s best-selling model, with 84,601 units sold in Q2 2025 — an 8.38% YoY increase over 78,058 units in Q2 2024. Bullet 350 emerged as the biggest gainer, clocking 50,860 units — a sharp 58.41% YoY growth compared to 32,107 units last year, reflecting strong market acceptance of the revamped model.
      Hunter 350 also continued its consistent run with 50,342 units, growing by 7.39% from 46,879 units in the same quarter last year. On the other hand, Meteor 350 saw a decline of 13.44% YoY, dropping to 22,856 units from 26,406 units, possibly due to overlapping price points or changing buyer preferences.
      Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins (Interceptor and Continental GT) saw a steady rise, posting 8,740 units, an 11.52% YoY growth over 7,837 units sold in Q2 2024. Among adventure and touring models, Himalayan registered a significant 43.61% YoY drop, selling only 5,240 units compared to 9,293 units last year, potentially due to supply constraints or customer shift to newer models.
      Super Meteor 650, RE’s premium cruiser, also saw a decline with 2,831 units sold, down 31.05% YoY from 4,106 units. Recent entries like the Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650 contributed 2,651 units and 658 units respectively in Q2 2025, boosting overall volumes and expanding Royal Enfield’s portfolio across segments. More

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      Ultraviolette F77 Gen3 Firmware Unlocks More Performance For Free

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      Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2India’s leading sporty electric motorcycle manufacturer, Ultraviolette, has been on a global launch spree as the company expands its presence across 10 European nations. Now, the company is unlocking more performance to its existing customers with Gen3 Firmware that is backwards compatible to all F77 customers. Let’s take a closer look.
      Ultraviolette F77 Gen3 Firmware
      Firmware on an electric vehicle is just as important as the components chassis, design, equipment and dynamics. It controls almost all aspects of an electric vehicle, making it a crucial aspect of an EV. Same is the case with Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycles and the company has just announced Gen3 Firmware to all F77 customers.
      This new Gen3 Firmware by Ultraviolette is backwards compatible and can be installed on all Ultraviolette F77 customers. The company has incorporated 8 million km (80 lakh) worth of ride data analysis to improve the bike’s nervous system and further improve Violette AI, which is a core element of Ultraviolette products.
      Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in France
      Ultraviolette is offering this firmware to customers at no additional charge. Making it free of charge sends a great message across the motorcycling fraternity, gaining a positive outlook among enthusiasts. This new firmware unlocks more performance with the new Ballistic+ Mode which should appeal to users.
      The bike still maintains its 40 bhp of peak power and 100 Nm of peak torque as before. But the improved performance comes in the way this powertrain now puts down power, allowing for an engaging ride than before. There’s a higher thermal ceiling now and better initial torque surge than it offered before.
      With software optimisation, Ultraviolette has managed to offer better performance to new and existing users. The company didn’t mention any range improvements with Gen3 Firmware.
      Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2
      Statement from Ultraviolette
      Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, stated “For decades, vehicles, gadgets, and consumer electronics have followed a familiar trajectory where they start strong, but degrade over time. While others may practice planned obsolescence, we believe in the opposite paradigm where technology evolves and gets better with time. At Ultraviolette, we envision how a machine could learn from you, evolve with you, and unlock more power the longer you own it.”
      “At the heart of every F77 is our Vehicle Control Unit, a powerful onboard intelligence system that captures over 3,000 data points in real time. These are continuously analysed by Violette A.I., which interprets, learns and evolves to optimize performance and deliver smarter, more responsive system updates. Through this seamless integration of advanced hardware and intelligence, we uncovered new possibilities to extract even greater performance from the battery and drivetrain systems.
      Our architecture proved its capability through rigorous fine-tuning, from the VCU to the motor and motor controller, ultimately resulting in our new Gen3 Powertrain Firmware. This is a breakthrough in electric performance, based on precision engineering, and intelligent evolution”, said Niraj Rajmohan, CTO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette. More

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      Kia Carens Clavis EV First Drive Review – Dawn Of The 7S EVs

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      Kia Carens EV First Drive ReviewKia has been on the verge of captivating more of Indian automotive market. The company is approaching its goals with a multi-pronged strategy. One of the prongs is a mainstream fully electric vehicle to boost its presence in the lucrative electric car space in India. In that regard, Kia India has just launched the Carens Clavis EV, which is not only Kia’s first ever mainstream EV, it is India’s first mainstream 7-seater EV. We drove Kia Carens Clavis EV at the national media drive in Bengaluru and here’s what we think about this vehicle.
      Kia Carens Clavis EV First Drive Review
      With Carens Clavis EV, Kia is offering buyers a unique mobility solution which was unheard of in the country’s mainstream market. Where pricing is concerned, Kia Carens Clavis EV starts from Rs 17.99 lakh (Ex-sh) for the base HTK+ variant. Speaking of, there are three trim levels on offer – HTK+, HTX and HTX+. Bookings will start today, 22nd July 2025 and deliveries will commence soon.
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      Where HTK+ is exclusively offered with a 42 kWh battery pack and HTX+ is exclusively offered with a 51.4 kWh battery pack. The mid-spec HTX trim gets both options. There are as many as six colour options to choose from – Glacier Pearl White, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue and Ivory Silver Matte.
      Carens Clavis EV Design
      Design & Appearance
      When compared to Carens Clavis ICE, the ‘Opposites Unites’ design language on Carens Clavis EV looks almost identical. However, there are a few key design highlights that only the EV gets, to establish design distinction. These design elements include connecting LED light bar, new 17-inch alloy wheels with a geometric pattern and the addition of front fog lights.
      Carens Clavis EV Design
      Also exclusive to Carens Clavis EV are the front charging port and an active front flap which opens and closes as needed to optimize aerodynamic performance. Headlights are the same Triple Ice Cube design LED reflector units engulfed by a stylish LED DRL signature that also doubles as the turn indicators. Chrome type applique on lower bumper is present too, lending a sophisticated appearance.
      Carens Clavis EV Design
      Under Kia Carens Clavis EV’s front bonnet, is a frunk, which houses charging cable and CCS2 gun neatly encases in premium cases and the company is ensuring that you have a premium experience while using the frunk with the use of hydraulic struts that requires little to no effort to get this heavy bonnet open. Another addition with Carens Clavis EV is the V2L (inside and outside).
      Carens Clavis EV Boot
      Spacious Interiors
      Boot space, on the other hand, is similar to what we see with Carens Clavis ICE model. Both vehicles share the same dashboard and door trims too, which is not a bad thing. We get the same 2-spoke steering wheel with audio controls on the right and instrumentation controls on the left. This steering wheel is adjustable for height and reach.
      Carens Clavis EV Interiors
      Behind this steering wheel is a 26.62-inch Dual Panoramic display comprising of a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. The system supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and is connected to a premium Bose audio system. There are USB ports, wireless charging pad, smart infotainment and climate control Swap Screen. Same as Carens Clavis.
      Carens Clavis EV Interiors
      What’s different with Carens Clavis EV is the new centre console which now gets a multi-layered storage system with adjustable cup-holders on top, hidden beneath a sliding door. This is where you can find the ventilated seat controls, 360-degree camera button, parking sensor switch and others.
      Carens Clavis EV Interiors
      Electronic parking brake switch, however, has been shifted near the headlight levelling dial, out of driver’s peripheral view. Also moved away from centre console is the gear selector, which has been shifted to the steering column, similar to Creta Electric. Even the start button is situated on this stalk, inconveniently labelled EV instead of Start. Paddle shifters exist to control regeneration and even engage I-Pedal mode.
      Carens Clavis EV Frunk
      Features & Safety
      Other notable features include electrically adjustable driver’s seat, auto headlight, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, an air purifier, dedicated blower for rear occupants, roof-mounted AC vents for 2nd and 3rd rows, tray table and manually operated Boss Mode for 2nd row left passenger, front and rear armrest, one-touch tumble feature for 2nd row seats, adjustable headrests and more.
      Carens Clavis EV Features
      The Level-2 ADAS offered by Kia has up to 20 autonomous driving features including the likes of auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and others. All important ADAS features are present. Adding to the safety are 6 airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, ESP, TCS, an intuitive 360-degree camera, blindspot assist on TFT cluster, 3-point seatbelts and seatbelt reminders.
      Carens Clavis EV Features
      Specs & Powertrains
      Kia Carens Clavis EV measures 4,550 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, 1,730 mm in height and packs a 2,780 mm long wheelbase. Ground clearance on Carens Clavis EV is 200 mm, lending it an SUV stance. Where powertrain is concerned, Kia Carens Clavis EV packs similar battery and motor options as the Hyundai Creta Electric. Lower variants get the smaller 42 kWh battery with 404 km of claimed range and higher variants pack a larger 51.4 kWh battery with 490 km of claimed range.
      Carens Clavis EV
      The smaller 42 kWh battery variants get a 133 bhp and 255 Nm electric motor and larger 51.4 kWh battery variants get a 169 bhp and 255 Nm electric motor. Both powertrain options get FWD layout, driving front wheels. Choosing the latter will give you quicker acceleration too, taking 8.4 seconds to sprint from 0-100 km/h.
      Carens Clavis EV Features
      Similar to Hyundai Creta Electric, Kia Carens Clavis EV offers up to 11 kW AC charging, which some vehicles in this price point lacks. With this 11 kW AC charger, larger 51.4 kWh battery can be charged from 10% to 100% in 4h 45m. With a 100 kW DC charger, 10% to 80% should take just 39 minutes.
      Carens Clavis EV Front Seats
      Ride Quality & Performance
      The suspension setup on Kia Carens Clavis is set up on the softer side and the large 17-inch wheels do a good job of towering over road undulations. Combination of these two also allows for a plush ride quality with great bump absorption characteristics. Because it is setup for comfort, handling takes a back seat as there is a decent amount of body roll and vertical bob.
      Carens Clavis EV Rear Seats
      However, Carens Clavis EV is not advertised as a sporty product and the soft suspension is actually fitting to its target demographic. Braking performance is one area where we would have liked better initial bite. That said, the regen in i-Pedal mode is quite strong and is intuitive once you get the hang of it.
      Carens Clavis EV Steering
      One positive aspect of being an EV is that Carens Clavis EV packs quite a punch where performance is concerned. Acceleration is instantaneous and is quite addictive, encouraging you to go heavy on the throttle. Kia promises 8.6s 0-100 km/h sprint and it is fairly achievable in Sports Mode. Eco Mode is what you need to eke out maximum range.
      Carens Clavis EV Features
      Conclusion
      Wrapping things up, we think concluding the Kia Carens Clavis EV is quite easy. It is the country’s only 7-seater mainstream EV and the company has identified a popular niche. Carens Clavis EV advocates itself, appealing to large families and even a smaller family that needs a larger boot than what a typical 5-seater EV would provide.
      Carens Clavis EV
      In that regard, Carens Clavis EV scores big and it comes with Kia’s assurance of reliability, dependability and consistent electronics. So, if you’re in the market to buy an electric SUV, Kia Carens Clavis EV is an easy recommendation for the masses even if you don’t need a 7-seater. Even in terms of pricing, Kia is matching the 5-seater electric SUVs on sale in India. Versatility is always better than not having the option at all. More