Archive · 1 Sep 2026
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.
The Kia Syros EV is based on the 2025 Syros sub-compact SUV and retains its boxy design.
It offers 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options, producing 135HP or 171HP respectively.
The Extended Range version has a claimed MIDC range of 526km, while the 42kWh model claims 443km.
The cabin provides generous storage, spacious rear seating, 390-465 litres of boot space and a 16-litre frunk.
Prices start at Rs 13.5 lakh, while Kia also offers a Battery-as-a-Service plan from Rs 7.99 lakh plus battery rental.
- Who
- Kia is offering the Syros EV.
- What
- A compact electric crossover with two battery options, front-wheel drive and extensive equipment.
- When
- The vehicle is based on the 2025 Kia Syros; no specific launch or test date is stated.
- Where
- The vehicle is discussed in the context of India's EV market.
- Why
- It is designed to provide a practical, feature-rich and smooth option for daily commuting.
- 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