Kia recently unveiled the Syros EV as its smallest all-electric model in India. While prices are yet to be announced, Kia has revealed its variant-wise features, specifications, and powertrain options. The Syros EV will compete with the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. Here’s how its specifications and powertrain options compare with its rivals.
Kia Syros EV vs rivals: Dimensions
Kia is yet to reveal the ground clearance and boot space of the Kia Syros EV
The Kia Syros EV is similar in size to the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, with a length of 3,995mm. The dimensional differences between the three SUVs are minimal, with variations limited to a few millimetres in most areas. The Syros EV is the tallest of the three at 1,670mm, while its 2,550mm wheelbase is longer than the Nexon EV’s, but shorter than the XUV 3XO EV’s.
Kia Syros EV vs rivals: Powertrain options
The Syros EV and Nexon EV get two battery options, XUV 3XO EV gets just one
*AC charging times: Syros EV with an 11kW AC charger; Nexon EV and XUV 3XO EV with a 7.2kW AC charger.
The Kia Syros EV's 51.4kWh battery pack is the largest battery pack in the segment and delivers the highest claimed range. Its claimed range of 526km, is 37km more than the Tata Nexon EV's 45kWh variant and 175km more than the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV's. The 42kWh battery pack offers a claimed range that is 168km longer than the Tata Nexon EV's 30kWh battery and 92km longer than the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV's. While the Syros EV's electric motor produces the highest power output at 171hp, the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV leads in torque with 310Nm.
For a 0-100 percent charge, the Kia Syros EV’s 42kWh battery takes 4 hours 50 minutes, while the 51.4kWh battery takes 4 hours using an 11kW AC charger. The Tata Nexon EV’s smaller and larger battery packs take 4 hours 18 minutes and 6 hours 36 minutes, respectively, with a 7.2kW AC charger. The Mahindra XUV 3XO EV takes 6.5 hours with the same 7.2kW AC charger. The Kia Syros EV supports up to 100kW DC fast charging, while the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV support up to 60kW and 50kW DC fast charging, respectively.
Kia Syros EV vs rivals: Prices
Kia is yet to reveal the prices of the Syros EV
The Tata Nexon EV has a lower starting price than the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV by Rs 1.4 lakh, while its top-spec variant is Rs 2.53 lakh more expensive. The Kia Syros EV’s regular prices are expected to be in a similar range to those of its rivals; however, Kia’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option could reduce the initial purchase cost.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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