Kia has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for the Kia Carens Clavis EV, adding a new ownership option aimed at reducing the upfront cost of its electric offering. The scheme allows customers to separate the cost of the vehicle’s battery from the chassis, paying for the battery based on usage.
Under this model, buyers will finance the vehicle body through a conventional loan, while the battery is offered on a rental basis. Kia has set the battery usage fee at Rs 3.3 per kilometre, applicable to both available battery pack options. The rental agreement can extend up to 96 months, whereas the chassis loan tenure is capped at 60 months.
The introduction of the BaaS scheme does not alter the ex-showroom pricing of the Carens Clavis EV, which continues to be sold with two battery configurations. The 42kWh version offers a claimed range of 404 km, while the larger 51.4kWh battery pack is rated for up to 490 km on a single charge.
In terms of pricing, the 42kWh variants are positioned between Rs. 17.99 lakhs and Rs. 20.49 lakhs, while the 51.4kWh versions are priced from Rs. 21.99 lakhs to Rs. 24.99 lakhs (all prices ex-showroom, India).
Apart from the newly introduced battery rental programme, the model remains unchanged. Earlier in 2026, Kia had updated the Carens Clavis EV with cosmetic revisions such as redesigned bumpers, updated alloy wheels and an expanded variant lineup.
The BaaS approach is gradually gaining traction among manufacturers in India as a way to address concerns around high initial EV costs and battery longevity. By separating ownership of the battery from the vehicle, automakers aim to offer more flexible payment structures, though long-term cost implications will depend on usage patterns.
