Kia Carens Clavis EV Long Term Report: Month 4 - City Workhorse

February proved that the Kia Carens Clavis EV is just as capable in everyday city duties as it is on longer trips. Most of my driving this month consisted of work commutes, though the Clavis also handled several fully loaded runs. The third row continues to impress. Even with adult passengers seated at the back, there were no complaints about comfort or ease of access.

A couple of quirks persist. The rear door still refuses to shut properly in one go, and with the car fully loaded, ground clearance becomes a concern, as the underbody scraped over a few larger speed breakers. Over broken roads, the Clavis can feel jittery, and there is noticeable body roll during aggressive turns – particularly for passengers seated in the middle row. The earlier brake fade issue also remains unresolved, as I haven’t yet had time to get it checked by Kia. On the positive side, the Clavis remains a comfortable car in traffic, with a great steering wheel and a well-put-together cabin. I’d still love to see Kia offer a six-seat version with captain seats in the middle row.