Here are the new leaked specifications, range and battery of the upcoming 2025 Kia Carens EV
Kia is all set to launch its new electrified portfolio starting with its new Carens EV. The new MPV offers a refreshed design with several exciting updates to move towards sustainable mobility. After several spy shots and images, the Carens EV has been spotted in India after South Korea for the first time. Kia’s new electric MPV will offer a sleek design that signifies the brand’s latest genetics of cars, featuring a luxurious 7-seater cabin, cutting-edge technology and amazing driving experience.
Design: Exterior and Interior
As per several reports, the new Kia Carens EV will retain its ICE platform and body shell, with enhanced safety and solid build quality similar to the new facelifted Seltos and Sonet models. Notable design upgrades include a new closed-off grille similar to the Kia EV9 and the EV6 models signifying its EV appeal.
It will also feature new front and rear bumpers with new alloy wheels giving it a sleeker and modern look. The new Carens EV will also offer a sneak peek of how the production-spec EV3 and the EV5 models will look.
2025 Kia Carens EV: Powertrain
The new Kia Carens EV will share its powertrain with the upcoming Creta EV. Both electric vehicles will be built on the same platform with minor updates and differences from the ICE-powered Seltos and Creta.
The Carens EV may offer a large 45-kWh battery pack and a front-mounted motor setup with FWD similar to the Kona EV in the global markets. This setup will offer increased range and better efficiency thanks to less drag and power loss to the motors. The Carens electric will offer a range of around 300 Km on a single charge.
2025 Kia Carens EV Price & Rivals
The new Kia Carens EV is expected to launch in India in late 2025 June. The electric 7-seater EV will start at around Rs. 22 lakh for the entry-level spec model and go to Rs. 25 lakh (Ex-showroom) for the top trims.
The new Carens EV will compete with the upcoming BYD eMax 7 in its segment and other rivals from both Indian and international brands. Both electric MPVs offer a sleek design, cutting-edge technology, spacious interior and loads of comfort for both the driver and the passengers.