Kia India has launched the Syros EV in the Indian market. The Syros EV is Kia’s second mass-market electric model for India, positioning it as a compact electric SUV.
What is the Kia Syros EV?
The Kia Syros EV is the electric version of the Syros compact SUV, based on the K1 platform and shares its overall body style with the ICE-powered Syros.
With the Syros EV, Kia aims to not only appeal to existing EV owners but also to make mainstream EV adoption easy for first-time EV buyers. The package is built around range, charging speed, cabin technology, and ownership at an attractive price point.
How many battery options does the Syros EV get?
The Syros EV is offered with two battery pack options: a 42 kWh battery and a larger 51.4 kWh Extended Range battery. Based on these two distinct battery setups, Kia has organised its variant strategy, creating a spread of trims for different buyers and their needs.
How fast does the Kia Syros EV charge?
The Kia Syros EV supports DC fast charging, and Kia claims the battery gets charged from 10% to 80% in 39 minutes via a 100 kW charger. this kind of charging times makes the Syros EV a very practical proposition, especially for owners who spend considerable time on long highway journeys. Kia has equipped the car with battery-conditioning technology to help the car charge faster and more efficiently when connected to a DC charger.
On AC charging, the 42 kWh version takes about 4 hours to charge from 10% to 100% with an 11 kW charger, while the 51.4 kWh version takes around 4 hours 50 minutes.
What is the claimed range of the Kia Syros EV?
The claimed range of the Kia Syros is 443 km for a 42kWh version, while the 51.4 kWh Extended Range version is claimed to deliver 526 km on a single charge.
How powerful is the Syros EV?
Power output depends on the battery pack. The 42 kWh version produces 135 PS, while the larger 51.4 kWh version produces 171 PS. While Both variants produce 255 Nm of torque.
Kia claims the 51.4 kWh variant can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.1 seconds, which is a respectable number for a compact electric SUV.
What features does the Kia Syros EV get?
Kia has equipped the Syros EV with a comprehensive list of premium features and modern-day connected car technology such as a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel, which connects with a 12.3-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and a 5-inch climate control interface. It also comes with a Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, ambient lighting, rear sunshade curtains, a smart dashcam, wireless charger and a 16-litre frunk.
The list also includes Kia Connect 2.0 with 95 features, OTA updates, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system. The EV also gets a 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in reverse, and front, rear, and side parking sensors
What is the design of the Kia Syros EV like?
The Kia Syros EV follows Kia’s global EV design language, featuring a bold upright SUV stance. Syros EV is shrouded with Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, Star Map LED daytime running lamps with integrated indicators, standard front LED fog lamps, and Kia’s Digital Tiger Face styling.
At the rear, the EV gets Star Map LED tail lamps and EV badging that distinguish it from the ICE version. The design is rounded out with flush-style door handles, aero-style alloy wheels, and black high-gloss skid plates, roof rails,
What safety equipment is offered?
Safety plays an integral part in the Kia Syros EV package. Kia has equipped the EV with Level 2 ADAS featuring 16 autonomous functions, including Front Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop Go, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist.
Additionally, the Syros EV comes with 25 standard Hi-Safety features, including six airbags, ESC, HAC, BAS, TPMS, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, Rear Occupant Alert, and an electric parking brake with Auto Hold.
How many variants are on offer?
The Kia Syros EV is offered in five trims: HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and X-Line. The HTK is available only with the 42 kWh battery pack, HTK+ and HTX can be had with both battery options, and the HTX+ and X-Line are offered only with the larger 51.4 kWh pack.
Kia’s variant strategy allows it to cater to a varied range of buyers, enabling flexibility to choose between lower price and higher range, depending on how they intend to use the car.
What colours are available?
Kia offers the Syros EV in nine exterior colours. These are Glacier White Pearl, Frost Blue, Gravity Grey, Pewter Olive, Magma Red, Ivory Silver Matte, Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl, and Xclusive Matte Graphite.
What are the main ownership benefits?
In their bid to make EV adoption appealing and feasible, Kia is offering the Syros EV with a Battery-as-a-Service programme, which lowers the upfront entry cost because the battery is financed separately from the vehicle. On top of that, the Syros EV gets a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, which is essentially a 15-year warranty with unlimited kilometres for the first owner.
Additionally, the company is also offering an Assured Buyback programme, which ensures a buyback resale value of up to 80% after three years. This, according to Kia, is introduced to reduce one of the biggest concerns around EV ownership: uncertainty about the future resale value of the EV.
What is the price of the Kia Syros EV in India?
The Kia Syros EV starts at Rs 13.49 lakh ex-showroom in India. The top-of-the-line X-Line ER variant comes at Rs 19.99 lakh ex-showroom. However, if buyers opt for BaaS, the entry point drops further to Rs 7.99 lakh.
Who are the rivals of the Kia Syros EV?
The Kia Syros EV is here to compete with the likes of the Tata Nexon EV and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
