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Kia Syros EV Offers Practical, Smooth Electric Daily Commuting

The Kia Syros EV is a small electric SUV designed for everyday driving.

It looks similar to the petrol-powered Syros but has no tailpipe.

Buyers can choose between two battery sizes.

The larger battery can travel a claimed 526 kilometres on a full charge.

The car drives quietly and smoothly, with quick acceleration.

Inside, there is plenty of room for people, bags and small items.

It also includes many safety and convenience features.

Kia offers different purchase and battery-rental plans to make the car easier to buy.

Key facts

Battery options: 42kWh and 51.4kWh NMC battery packs
Power output: 135HP with the 42kWh battery and 171HP with the 51.4kWh battery
Torque: 255Nm for both versions
Claimed range: 443km for the 42kWh model and 526km for the 51.4kWh Extended Range model, according to MIDC certification
Boot capacity: 390 litres with the rear bench fully back and 465 litres with it slid forward; the frunk adds 16 litres
Pricing: Starts at Rs 13.5 lakh for the 42kWh version and Rs 17 lakh for the 51.4kWh Extended Range version
Charging and ownership plans: The CCS2 port supports V2L; Battery-as-a-Service starts at Rs 7.99 lakh plus Rs 3.3 per kilometre, with a 15-year/unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty for the first owner

deccanchronicle.com · 1 day ago