The mass market EV space is expanding rapidly in India, and the Syros EV is yet another product on that list
The new Kia Syros EV has been launched in India to rival the likes of the MG Windsor EV and Tata Punch EV. Note that in the last couple of years, we have seen the electric car industry growing substantially. The BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) model has brought down the initial costs significantly for interested EV owners. In this, the cost of the battery is not added to the price of the vehicle, rather, the owners can pay a monthly rental for the battery based on their usage. That has truly boosted EV sales in India in the last couple of years. For now, let us take a look at the details of the Syros EV.
Kia Syros EV – Price
The prices of the new Kia Syros EV start at Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom, with BaaS, with battery EMI of Rs 3.3 per km. Without BaaS, the prices with a 42 kWh battery start at Rs 13.49 lakh, while with the bigger 51.4 kWh battery, they commence at Rs 16.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Kia is also offering the industry-best Assured Buyback program to attract new buyers. With this, Kia promises a resale value of up to 80% after 3 years (T&C applied). The variant-wise price list is given below:
| Battery Pack | Variant | Price (ex-sh.) |
| 42 kWh | HTK | Rs 13,49,900 |
| 42 kWh | HTK+ | Rs 14,99,900 |
| 42 kWh | HTX | Rs 15,99,900 |
| 51.4 kWh | HTK+ ER | Rs 16,99,900 |
| 51.4 kWh | HTX ER | Rs 17,99,900 |
| 51.4 kWh | HTX+ ER | Rs 19,49,900 |
| 51.4 kWh | X-Line ER | Rs 19,99,900 |
Kia Syros EV – Features and Safety
This is where most Kia cars shine. The Korean auto giant focuses tremendously on offering all sorts of creature comforts and tech amenities to pamper the occupants. That is also the case with the Syros EV. Some of the main attractions are:
- 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel including:
- 12.3-inch HD Display Instrument Cluster
- 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation Cockpit
- 5-inch Touchscreen – Fully Automatic Air Conditioner Control
- Harman Kardon Premium 8 Speakers Sound System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- 64-Colour Ambient Mood Lighting
- 2nd-row Seat Ventilation with Slide and Recline (Segment-first)
- Dual Tone Grey Leatherette Seats
- 4-Way Powered Driver Seat
- Front and Rear Ventilated Seats
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Smartphone Wireless Charger
- Smart Pure Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Auto Antiglare Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
- Smart Dashcam with Dual Camera
- Kia Connect with ‘Hey Kia’ Command
- Drive Modes – Eco, Normal and Sport
- Traction Control Modes – Sand, Mud and Snow
- Paddle Shifters
- 360-Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
- Rear Sun Shade Curtain
- Kia Connect 2.0
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Updates with Automatic Updating of 22 Controllers (Segment-first)
- Hindi, English and Bengali VR Commands
- Valet Mode
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Lounge-inspired Interior Theme
- Best-in-Segment Head Room, Shoulder Room and Leg Room
- Find My Car with Surround View Monitor
- Stolen Vehicle Notification
- Remote Window Control
- 6 Airbags
- ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill-start Assist Control
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
- Level 2 ADAS
- Blind View Monitor in Cluster
- 360-Degree Camera
Kia Syros EV – Specs
The new Kia Syros EV comes with a 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh Extended Range battery pack. Clavis EV. This is good for a range of 443 km (MIDC full) and 526 km (MIDC full) on a single charge. These are some pretty impressive figures. With the bigger battery pack, the EV generates a segment-best 171 PS of peak power, allowing a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 8.1 seconds. On the other hand, with the smaller unit, this figure drops to 135 PS, while the torque remains identical at 255 Nm in both versions. Using a 100 kW DC fast charger, the battery goes from 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes.
| Specifications | Kia Syros EV |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh |
| Claimed Range (MIDC Full) | 443 km / 526 km |
| Power | 135 PS / 171 PS |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Motor Configuration | Single Electric Motor |
| Acc. (0-100 km/h) | 8.1 seconds |
| DC Fast Charging Time | 10% – 80% in 39 min (100 kW DC Charger) |
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
he electric car space in India is evolving at a rapid pace, and the arrival of the Kia Syros EV only makes the competition more exciting. While the MG Windsor EV has enjoyed a strong start thanks to its value proposition and BaaS model, Kia has now entered the segment with a feature-packed alternative that looks equally compelling on paper. With two battery options, an impressive equipment list and attractive pricing, the Syros EV certainly has the ingredients to shake things up. However, as always, the real test will be how it performs in the real world and whether it can match the Windsor EV’s overall ownership experience.
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