Kia India has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the launch of the Kia Syros EV, starting at an introductory price of ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned as a feature-packed compact EV runabout, the Syros EV brings futuristic boxy styling, a choice of two battery packs, and a maximum claimed range of up to 526 km.
Kia Syros Ev Powertrain & Battery Performance
The Kia Syros EV is offered with two battery options tailored for city commuting and long-distance driving:
| Specification | Standard Range | Extended Range |
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Claimed Range (MIDC) | 443 km | 526 km |
| Power Output | 135 PS | 171 PS |
| Peak Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
V2L Support: The Syros EV features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) reverse charging capabilities, allowing owners to power external electronic devices or camping gear directly from the car’s battery.
Variant-Wise Pricing Breakdown
The Syros EV comes across 5 trim levels: HTK, HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and the range-topping X-Line.
| Variant | 42 kWh Battery | 51.4 kWh (Extended Range) |
| HTK | ₹13.49 Lakh | — |
| HTK Plus | ₹15.00 Lakh | ₹17.00 Lakh |
| HTX | ₹16.00 Lakh | ₹18.00 Lakh |
| HTX Plus | — | ₹19.50 Lakh |
| X-Line | — | ₹20.00 Lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India.
Exterior & Interior Design
Standout Exterior Elements
- Upright Stance: Boxy, muscular proportions engineered to maximize interior cabin volume.
- Lighting Signature: 3-pod LED headlight setup mounted on either end of the front bumper with distinct L-shaped tail lamps at the rear.
- Premium Details: Flush door handles, roof rails, shark-fin antenna, and 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
- Color Palette: 9 shade options including Ivory Silver Matte, Frost Blue, Pewter Olive, Magma Red, and exclusive Xclusive Matte Graphite for the X-Line.
Cabin & Technology
- Triple-Screen Setup: Features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 5-inch climate control touch panel, and a 12.3-inch digital driver display.
- Floating Console: Redesigned center console to liberate floor space and create an airy feel.
- Comfort Highlights: Panoramic sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats, 64-color ambient lighting, and an 8-speaker Premium Harman Kardon sound system (on top variants).
Safety & Autonomous Tech
- Standard Safety Features: 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Hold Control (HHC), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
- Advanced ADAS: The flagship X-Line variant comes equipped with Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for automated emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring.
Market Rivals
The Kia Syros EV enters a competitive electric segment, competing against:
- Tata Nexon EV & Tata Curvv EV
- Mahindra BE 6 & XUV 3XO EV
- MG Windsor EV
- Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara