If you're shopping in the Rs 15-20 lakh budget and considering an EV, Kia just gave you a strong new option. The all-electric Syros has officially launched in India, becoming Kia's second locally made EV after the Carens Clavis EV. Deliveries begin 30 July.
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Price List
Variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
HTK (42kWh) | Rs. 13.49 lakh |
HTK+ (42kWh) | Rs. 14.99 lakh |
HTX (42kWh) | Rs. 15.99 lakh |
HTK+ ER (51.4kWh) | Rs. 16.99 lakh |
HTX ER | Rs. 17.99 lakh |
HTX+ ER | Rs. 19.49 lakh |
X-Line ER | Rs. 19.99 lakh |
What's Different From the Petrol/Diesel Syros?
Kia hasn't changed the design drastically — the overall shape stays the same as the ICE Syros. But a few EV-specific touches set it apart:
Closed-off Digital Tiger Face front
Redesigned bumpers
Ice Cube LED headlamps with Star Map lighting
Aero-optimised alloy wheels
Flush-fitting door handles
Charging port on the front fender (instead of a fuel filler at the rear)
It comes in 9 exterior colours, including a Matte Graphite shade reserved exclusively for the X-Line trim.
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Battery, Range and Performance
This is where the Syros EV really stands out. You get two battery options:
42kWh battery – 443km claimed range, 135hp/255Nm motor
51.4kWh battery (Extended Range) – 526km claimed range, 171hp/255Nm motor, 0-100kmph in 8.1 seconds
Kia claims this makes the Syros EV the first in its segment to cross 500km of certified range — ahead of rivals like the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, both in range and power.
Charging times:
7.4kW/10.8kW AC charger: 6 to 7.25 hours (10-100%)
100kW DC fast charger: just 39 minutes (10-80%)
Interior and Features
Step inside, and the Syros EV feels every bit as premium as its price suggests. The highlight is Kia's 30-inch Trinity Display, which combines the instrument cluster, infotainment screen, and climate control panel into one seamless unit.
Other standout features:
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Ventilated front and rear seats
Powered driver's seat
Panoramic sunroof
64-colour ambient lighting
Wireless charger
16-litre frunk (front storage)
Dual-camera dashcam
You also get a choice of three interior themes — Cloud Blue/Grey, Onyx Black/Off-White, and Onyx Black/Hunter Green.
Safety Features
Safety is well covered too, with:
6 airbags
Level 2 ADAS with 16 autonomous driving functions
360-degree camera and blind view monitor
Front, rear and side parking sensors
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and hill start assist
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Tyre pressure monitoring
ISOFIX child seat mounts
The Real Game-Changer: Kia's Ownership Package
Beyond the car itself, Kia is trying to solve the biggest worries around EV ownership:
15-year unlimited-kilometre warranty on the battery for the first owner
Buyback programme offering up to 80% resale value after 3 years
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance options
Access to K-Charge network with 20,300+ charging points across India
This kind of assurance is rare in the segment and could ease a lot of hesitation around going electric.
Should You Consider the Kia Syros EV?
If you're looking at EVs in the Rs 15-20 lakh range, the Syros EV brings a strong mix of segment-best range, loaded features, solid safety, and a genuinely reassuring ownership package. For buyers who want power and range without stepping into a much pricier EV, this is easily one of the most compelling options out there right now.