Kia Syros EV: Here's Everything You Know Ahead of India Launch Today

Kia India is all set to launch the Syros EV in the country today, i.e. July 23rd 2026. With this launch Kia will expand its electric vehicle lineup in the Indian market. Ahead of its market introduction, the company has already unveiled the Syros EV in India. Bookings for the same are already underway for an amount of Rs 25,000. The Syros EV will be offered with two battery pack options with a range of over 500 km.

The Syros EV retains the overall design of its ICE-powered counterpart while receiving a few EV-specific updates. These include Kia's Digital Tiger Face front fascia, Star Map LED lighting signature, aerodynamic alloy wheels and flush door handles. The electric SUV will also be available in nine exterior colour options, including an X-Line-exclusive paint finish.

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On the inside, the Syros EV features a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display that combines the digital instrument cluster, infotainment touchscreen and climate control interface. Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a 16-litre frunk and a 100W USB Type-C charging port and more.

Kia will offer the Syros EV with two battery pack options. The entry-level variant gets a 42 kWh battery pack with a claimed MIDC range of 443 km, while the Extended Range version uses a larger 51.4 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of up to 526 km.

Both battery packs use liquid-cooled Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) cells. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor producing 169 bhp in the Extended Range variant, which Kia claims can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.1 seconds.

Charging options include support for 100 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10-80 per cent charge in a claimed 39 minutes. The Syros EV also comes with a 10.8 kW onboard AC charger and battery conditioning technology.

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On the safety front, the Syros EV is equipped with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) featuring 16 autonomous safety functions. These include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning.

Other safety equipment includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes, a 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor and an electronic parking brake with auto hold and more.

Kia is expected to introduce the Syros EV with a starting ex-showroom price of around Rs 14.99 lakh. The BaaS model can also be introduced at the time of the launch or later which can lower the initial price tag to about Rs 9.99 lakh with battery subscription ranging between Rs 3-4 per kilometre.