Kia Syros EV Unveiled With Segment-Best 526 km Range

Kia India has unveiled the all-new Syros EV, its second EV after the EV6. Pre-bookings are open at ₹25,000 via the Kia website and dealerships, though prices haven't been revealed yet.

It is offered in seven variants across two battery packs: a 42 kWh unit with 443 km ARAI-certified range, and a 51.4 kWh Extended Range pack that delivers 526 km, making it the first in its segment to cross the 500 km mark.

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Kia Syros EV Design

The exterior closely follows the ICE Syros design language, featuring a Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube LED headlamps, Star Map DRLs and tail lamps, auto-flush door handles (which is a segment first), and 17-inch aero alloy wheels.

It is available in nine colours, including an exclusive Xclusive Matte Graphite with Aurora Black Pearl dual-tone for the X-Line ER.

Notably, it does not seem to look distinct enough from the ICE version to stand on its own.

Kia Syros EV Interior

Inside, the highlight is a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display, a first for this class, combining a 12.3-inch cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen, and a 5-inch climate screen.

You also get Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, front and rear ventilated seats, a dual-pane sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, a smart dashcam, and a 16-litre frunk.

The 60:40 rear seat slides and reclines, which is a nice touch.

Complementing the available exterior colours, cabin themes include Cloud Blue & Grey, Onyx Black & Off-White, and Onyx Black & Hunter Green.

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Kia Syros EV Powertrain & Charging

Both packs use NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) chemistry with IP67 certification and liquid cooling. The larger battery produces a segment-best 171 PS and does 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.

DC fast charging from 10-80% takes a claimed 39 minutes on a 100 kW charger, while onboard AC charging capacity sits at 10.8 kW.

You also get regen paddle shifters, i-Pedal, Vehicle-to-Load, and a battery heating system, useful kit for an EV at this level.

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Kia Syros EV Safety

Safety includes Level 2 ADAS comes with 16 functions, along with a 360-degree camera, and a blind view monitor. Additionally, Kia's 25 standard safety features include six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist, TPMS, and ISOFIX.

It does not, however, have an official safety rating yet, as it has just been unveiled. You may check out our guide to the safest cars to buy currently.

Kia Syros EV Rivals & Ownership

Prices haven't been announced yet, but the Syros EV will closely compete against the Tata Nexon EV, MG Windsor EV, and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.

On ownership, Kia is offering a Lifetime Battery Warranty (capped at 15 years), an Assured Buyback programme for resale value protection, and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) to let buyers finance the battery separately.

K-Charge, Kia's charging network, ties over 20,300 chargers from 23 operators into a single wallet on the MyKia app.

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Image Source: Kia India