The Kia Syros EV has finally been launched in India at starting price of Rs 13.50 lakh. It’s available with Kia’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme, which offers flexible finance options through a dual-loan model with the vehicle chassis and battery financed separately. Under the scheme, ownership starts from Rs 7.99 lakh along with a transparent battery rental charge of Rs 3.3 per kilometer. At this price point, it becomes Kia’s most affordable EV in India, challenging the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
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Kia Syros EV Prices
Battery, Range & Charging Time
The Kia Syros EV is available with two battery options, 42kWh and 51.4 kWh, delivering an ARAI-certified range of 443km and 526 km (MIDC Full), respectively. It’s also the first vehicle in its segment to cross the 500 km range mark.
The new Kia electric SUV supports best-in-segment DC fast charging from 10-80% in 39 minutes with a 100 kW charger and Battery Conditioning feature that optimizes battery temperature for faster DC charging. It also features a 10.8 kW onboard AC charging capacity.
Built on Kia’s K1 platform, the Syros EV delivers power with 171PS from its advanced Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.1 seconds with the 51.4 kWh pack.
Kia has also equipped the EV with a range of EV-exclusive technologies including Paddle Shifters for Regenerative Braking with Auto Mode and i-Pedal, Vehicle-to-Load (Internal), Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS), a Battery Heating System and Shift-by-Wire – Column-Type.
Battery Warranty & Packages
Kia is offering a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty*, 15 years, with unlimited kilometres along with an Assured Buyback programme, offering an introductory resale value up to 80% after 3 years*. According to Kia, this is the highest assured buyback proposition offered for any vehicle in India today. Customers can choose from 3 or 4-year tenures with flexible annual mileage options. At the end of their selected tenure, they can retain, return or replace their vehicle.
Additionally, the carmaker has introduced a comprehensive My Convenience e-Plus package for the Syros EV. It combines scheduled maintenance, an extended warranty and roadside assistance in one plan. The package is available in two tiers- a 4-year Premium package, and a 5-year Luxury package with extended roadside assistance coverage through the 4th and 5th years.
Key Features
- First-in-segment 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
- Kia Connect 2.0 with 95+ features
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Harman Kardon premium 8-speaker sound system
- Smartphone Wireless Charger
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Front and rear ventilated seats
- 4-way power driver seat
- Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
- 64-colour ambient mood lighting
- LED footwell lamps
- Smart Dashcam with dual camera
- Rear door sunshade curtains
- Multiple USB Type-C ports
- Level 2 ADAS
- 360-degree camera
- Blind View Monitor
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- Six airbags
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill-start Assist Control
- Brake Assist System
- Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- ISOFIX child anchorages
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps
- LED Fog Lamps
- Star Map LED DRLs and taillamps
- First-in-segment Auto Streamline Door Handles
- 17-inch Crystal Cut Dual-Tone Aero Alloy Wheels
- Black High Glossy Front and Rear Skid Plates with aero inserts
- Black High Glossy Garnish Type Roof Rails