Kia India has officially launched the all-new Kia Syros EV in the Indian market, with prices starting from ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV becomes Kia’s latest mass-market EV offering and is available with two battery pack options, offering a claimed driving range of up to 526 km on a single charge.
The Syros EV is available in multiple variants and aims to compete with rivals such as the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV and MG Windsor EV.
Kia Syros EV Price (Ex-showroom)
- 42 kWh Variant: ₹13.49 lakh
- 51.4 kWh Variant: Starts from ₹17 lakh
Kia is also offering a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership option, allowing customers to purchase the vehicle at a lower upfront cost by subscribing to the battery separately. Under this scheme, prices start from ₹7.99 lakh, with battery usage charged on a per-kilometre basis.
Battery Pack and Range
The Kia Syros EV is offered with two battery options:
| Battery Pack | Claimed MIDC Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 kWh | 443 km | 135 PS | 255 Nm |
| 51.4 kWh | 526 km | 171 PS | 255 Nm |
Both versions use a single front-mounted electric motor and support 100 kW DC fast charging, enabling quicker charging during long-distance travel.
Features
The Syros EV carries forward much of the equipment seen on the ICE version while adding several EV-specific technologies. Key highlights include:
- Dual-screen digital cockpit
- Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated front seats
- Connected car technology
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Premium audio system
- Multiple drive modes
- Regenerative braking
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality (variant dependent)
Availability
Bookings for the Kia Syros EV are already open, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin from 30 July 2026 across Kia dealerships in India.
Rivals
The Kia Syros EV enters one of India’s fastest-growing electric SUV segments and will rival:
- Tata Nexon EV
- Mahindra XUV 3XO EV
- MG Windsor EV
- Hyundai Creta Electric (higher variants)
With a claimed range of up to 526 km, two battery choices, premium features and a flexible Battery-as-a-Service ownership model, Kia is targeting buyers looking for a feature-rich compact electric SUV without the high upfront cost associated with EV ownership.