Key highlights
- Kia Syros EV is available with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs, claims up to 526 km of MIDC range
- Gets a 15-year/unlimited-kilometre battery warranty for the first owner
- Assured buyback offers up to 80% resale value after three years
Kia India has launched the Syros EV in India, with prices starting at Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV is available with two battery options and is Kia’s second made-in-India mass-market EV after the Carens Clavis EV.
Battery and charging
The Syros EV gets two battery options:
- 42 kWh – 443 km MIDC range
- 51.4 kWh – 526 km MIDC range
The EV can be DC fast-charged from 10 to 80 percent in 39 minutes using a 100 kW charger. It also gets battery conditioning to optimise the battery temperature before fast charging.
Power
The Syros EV is based on Kia’s reinforced K1 platform and produces up to 171 PS. With the 51.4 kWh battery pack, Kia claims a 0-100 kmph time of 8.1 seconds. Its battery is IP67-certified and uses a liquid-cooled thermal management system.
Kia is attacking EV ownership anxiety
Kia is also offering some interesting ownership benefits with the Syros EV. The biggest one is an introductory Assured Buyback programme, which offers up to 80% resale value after three years for eligible customers. Buyers can choose three- or four-year ownership periods with different annual mileage options. At the end of the tenure, they can retain, return or replace the vehicle.
The Syros EV also gets:
- Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme
- Battery EMI starting at Rs 3.3 per km
- Battery price starting from Rs 7.99 lakh under the BaaS structure
- 15-year/unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty for the first owner
The battery warranty for subsequent owners is valid for eight years or 1.6 lakh km, whichever comes first.
Packed with features
The Syros EV gets a long list of equipment, including a segment-first 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel that combines:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 5-inch climate control display
Safety features
Safety equipment includes a Level 2 ADAS suite with 16 autonomous functions.
The Syros EV also gets:
- Six airbags
- ESC
- Hill-start assist
- Brake Assist System
- Highline TPMS
- ISOFIX mounts
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Electric parking brake with Auto Hold
- 360-degree camera
- Blind View Monitor
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
Kia Syros EV price
The Kia Syros EV is available in seven variants across two battery packs:
- 42 kWh: Rs 13.49 lakh to Rs 15.99 lakh
- 51.4 kWh Extended Range: Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh
All prices are ex-showroom.
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