Kia is set to launch its most affordable electric SUV yet in India — the Syros EV — around late July 2026. Built on the already-popular Syros platform, this is Kia’s push into the mass-market EV segment. Here’s everything confirmed and expected so far.
Launch Date & Bookings
The Kia Syros EV is expected to make its official debut around July 23, 2026, with pricing likely announced the same day or within the first few weeks of August. Kia has already opened pre-bookings at select dealerships and online, with a booking amount reported around Rs 25,000.
Battery Options & Range — The Big Selling Point
The Syros EV is expected to be offered with two battery pack choices:
- A 42 kWh battery, producing around 135bhp/255Nm, offering a claimed range of roughly 390-400 km
- A larger 51.4 kWh battery, producing around 170bhp/255Nm, with a claimed range of up to 473-526 km on a single charge
This dual-battery approach lets buyers choose between a lower entry price or maximum range, depending on their budget and driving needs — a strategy similar to what Hyundai and Tata already offer in their EV lineups.
Design & Cabin: Same Syros, EV Badge
The Syros EV keeps the same boxy silhouette, vertical LED headlights, and split LED taillights as the standard ICE Syros, with an EV badge as the main visual distinction. Inside, buyers get the same premium three-screen dashboard layout with ambient lighting that has made the regular Syros popular, plus dedicated physical controls for climate and infotainment — a detail EV buyers often appreciate over fully touch-based interfaces.
Expected features include:
- Dual 12.3-inch displays (driver + infotainment)
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Ventilated front and rear seats
- Sliding and reclining rear seats
- Level 2 ADAS suite
- 360-degree camera and auto-dimming IRVM on higher variants
- Six airbags and a full suite of standard safety features (ABS, ESC, hill-start assist, ISOFIX anchors)
It will be available in 9 color options, including an exclusive Matte Graphic shade for the X-Line variant.
Expected Price
Estimates place the Kia Syros EV price between roughly Rs 14 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it directly against the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, MG Windsor EV, and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Ownership Perks
Kia is reportedly bundling in an assured buyback program and a lifetime battery warranty on eligible variants — both aimed at easing common EV ownership concerns like resale value and battery degradation worries.
Should You Wait for the Kia Syros EV?
If you’re shopping in the Rs 14-20 lakh electric SUV bracket, the Syros EV is worth waiting for — especially if long range and a feature-rich cabin matter more to you than being an early mover. The dual battery options also mean you’re not forced to overpay for range you don’t need.
Want to be the first to know the official Kia Syros EV price? [Contact us] — we’ll update you as soon as Kia confirms final numbers.