Kia has launched the Syros EV in India, expanding its locally manufactured electric-vehicle range with a compact SUV priced from ₹13.49 lakh. The new model is offered with two battery capacities, seven variants and a claimed ARAI-certified range of up to 526km.
Sales and deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026. The Syros EV becomes Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle in India and sits below the Carens Clavis EV, EV6 and EV9.
Kia Syros EV price and variants
Prices range from ₹13,49,900 for the 42kWh HTK to ₹19,99,900 for the 51.4kWh X-Line Extended Range version. All figures below are introductory ex-showroom prices.
| Battery | Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 42kWh | HTK | ₹13,49,900 |
| 42kWh | HTK+ | ₹14,99,900 |
| 42kWh | HTX | ₹15,99,900 |
| 51.4kWh | HTK+ ER | ₹16,99,900 |
| 51.4kWh | HTX ER | ₹17,99,900 |
| 51.4kWh | HTX+ ER | ₹19,49,900 |
| 51.4kWh | X-Line ER | ₹19,99,900 |
Kia is also offering a Battery-as-a-Service programme that reduces the vehicle’s initial cost to ₹7.99 lakh, with the battery payment starting at ₹3.3 per kilometre. Buyers should study the mileage requirements, financing conditions and total ownership cost before selecting BaaS instead of the conventional purchase option.
Battery, range and charging
The 42kWh battery version has a claimed range of 443km and uses a front-mounted motor producing 135PS. The larger 51.4kWh model increases the claimed range to 526km and output to 171PS. Both motors deliver 255Nm, while Kia claims the Extended Range version can accelerate from zero to 100kmph in 8.1 seconds.
These are certification and manufacturer-claimed figures rather than guaranteed real-world results. Range will vary with traffic, speed, weather, air-conditioning use and driving style.
Using a compatible 100kW DC fast charger, Kia says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 39 minutes under standard test conditions. The company’s K-Charge service aggregates more than 20,300 public charging points through the MyKia app and includes an EV route planner.
Interior, technology and safety
The dashboard is dominated by a 76.2cm, or 30-inch, Trinity panoramic display that combines the digital instrument cluster, infotainment screen and climate controls. Kia Connect 2.0 provides more than 95 connected features, including navigation, voice commands, a digital key and over-the-air updates.
Equipment varies by variant, but available features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats, powered driver’s seat, wireless charging, ambient lighting and a Harman Kardon eight-speaker system. The SUV has a 465-litre boot and an additional 16-litre front storage compartment.
Six airbags are standard. Higher versions add a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor and Level 2 ADAS with 16 assistance functions. The safety package also includes electronic stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring, ISOFIX mounts, an electronic parking brake and parking sensors. Kia has not announced a separate crash-test result for the electric version, so the rating of the petrol/diesel Syros should not automatically be applied to the EV.
Lifetime battery warranty and buyback programme
Kia is offering the first registered owner a 15-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty on the high-voltage battery, marketed as a lifetime battery warranty. An introductory assured-buyback programme promises up to 80 percent resale value after three years, subject to its eligibility and usage conditions.
With two usable battery sizes and a starting price below ₹13.5 lakh, the Syros EV enters a competitive field that includes the Tata Nexon EV, MG Windsor EV and Mahindra’s upcoming compact electric SUVs. Its claimed range, charging package and ownership programmes are likely to be its main differentiators.
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