Kia Syros EV

The Kia Syros EV is the carmaker’s second mass-market all-electric model in India. The Kia Syros EV price ranges between Rs 13.50 lakh and Rs 20.00 lakh. This makes it the most affordable Kia electric car in India.

The Kia Syros EV's battery pack options include 42kWh and 51.4kWh (Extended Range - ER). Both battery packs are paired with a front-mounted motor, which produces 135hp and 171hp in the 42kWh and 51.4kWh guises, respectively. The maximum torque for the motor on both versions is rated at 255Nm.

The Kia Syros EV has an ARAI-claimed range of 443km for the 42kWh battery pack and 526km for the larger 51.4kWh battery pack.

The Kia Syros EV lineup includes seven variants sold across five trims, namely HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and X-Line.

Kia Syros EV Rivals

Kia Syros EV rivals include the Tata Nexon EV and the Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Safety Features

As standard, the Kia Syros EV is equipped with six airbags, ABS, brake assist, ESC, stability control, hill-start assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, follow-me-home headlamps, a virtual engine sound system, a child lock, rear parking sensors, speed-sensing door locks, impact-sensing auto door unlock, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX anchors, a front passenger airbag on/off switch, and rear occupant alert. Higher variants in the lineup also get a 360-degree camera, an auto-dimming IRVM, and a Level 2 ADAS suite.

Kia Syros EV Key Highlights

• The only compact and the most affordable model in Kia’s EV portfolio for India..
• Gets the largest battery pack (51.4kWh), most powerful motor (171hp, 255Nm) and highest claimed range in the segment (526km).
• EV-specific features include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, battery heating system, and regenerative braking.
• Gets segment-only features such as reclining and sliding rear seats with seat base ventilation.
• Apart from Level 2 ADAS, it features automatic flush door handles, a 360-degree camera, a digital key, puddle lamps, multi-colour ambient lighting, and metal pedals over the ICE Syros.
• Offered with 3 interior themes and seat upholstery options depending on the variant chosen.
• 10-80% charge in 39 minutes using a 100kW DC charger.

Kia Syros EV Exterior and Interior

The Kia Syros EV looks largely similar to the ICE-powered Syros, retaining signature design details like the tall-boy stance, vertical LED headlamps, tail-lamps, and DRLs. Because it is an EV, it features a charging flap on the front-left fender, while the EV badging on the tailgate subtly distinguishes it from the ICE version.

Similar to the exterior, the interior closely mirrors the layout of the ICE version. Depending on the trim chosen, you get a two-tone colour theme for the cabin and seat upholstery. The dashboard is dominated by a triple-screen setup, and it features a revised centre console since the drive-select lever has been moved to the steering column.