Kia India dealer partner Incheon Kia has set a new national record for the most electric cars of a single model delivered in a single day. On August 17, it handed over 150 units of the recently launched Syros EV to customers in Kochi.
Incheon Kia sets a completely fresh record with the Syros EV
Coinciding with the Malayalam New Year, Incheon Kia’s mega-delivery event was certified by the India Book of Records. This is an entirely new record, as the India Book of Records does not have any prior records for maximum single-model EVs delivered in a single day. The 150 cars formed the first batch of Kia Syros EVs delivered to customers in Kochi.
Following the deliveries, the Syros EVs were flagged off individually by senior Kia India executives, including MD and CEO Gwanggu Lee (pictured). Incheon Kia said it has received more than 650 bookings for the Syros EV, with 150 of those cars now delivered. The dealer is also closing on 50,000 sales since its inception seven years ago, with 10,000 units projected for this year alone.
Kia Syros EV details
Launched on July 23, the Syros EV is Kia’s second mass-market electric model for the Indian market. The compact SUV is offered in 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery variants with a 255Nm front-mounted motor, producing 135hp and 171hp, respectively. In terms of MIDC-claimed range, the 42kWh battery can manage 443km, while the 51.4kWh pack is rated at 526km. Prices for the Syros EV, which rivals the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO, start at Rs 13.5 lakh and top out at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).