Kia India

Kia India recorded an 8% year-on-year growth in vehicle sales for July 2025, signaling continued consumer interest in the automaker’s SUV-heavy portfolio. The company sold a total of 24,298 units during the month, up from 22,022 units in July 2024. The Seltos, Sonet, and Carens remained top contributors to monthly volumes, reaffirming Kia’s strong positioning in India’s competitive passenger vehicle market. Executives pointed to sustained demand across urban and semi-urban centers, along with enhanced production efficiency, as key enablers of this performance.

Kia is strengthening its position in India’s burgeoning electric vehicle market by unveiling a comprehensive EV ecosystem to support its soon-to-launch Carens EV and Clavis EV. This strategic move highlights the automaker’s long-term commitment to sustainable mobility and readiness to address consumer concerns around charging infrastructure. By investing in end-to-end solutions—from home chargers to expanding public charging networks—Kia aims to accelerate EV adoption and secure an early advantage in a segment that is poised for rapid growth.

Kia India has introduced the Carens Clavis EV, a seven-seater electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) set to launch on July 15. As the brand’s first mass-market electric vehicle in the country, the Carens Clavis EV blends familiar design cues from its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart with EV-specific innovations, including a distinctive closed grille and charging port. Boasting a 51.4 kWh battery and a driving range of up to 490 kilometers, this MPV is positioned as a compelling option in the niche segment, competing mainly with the BYD eMax 7.