Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
