Kia has unveiled its second mass-market electric model for India in the form of the Syros EV. Though it shares its K1 platform with its ICE counterpart, it utilises the same battery packs found on the larger Carens Clavis EV. While prices are yet to be announced, they are expected to be in the Rs 15 lakh to 20 lakh range. At launch, it will take on the likes of the Tata Nexon EV, which currently dominates the segment, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. In this article, we explain all the variants on offer, the colours, the standard safety kit, and the variant-wise features of the Syros EV.  

Kia Syros EV variant-wise battery pack options

Offered in seven variants across five trims 

The Kia Syros EV offers a choice of 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery packs. While the base HTK trim solely offers a 42kWh option, the mid-level HTK+ and HTX trims additionally offer the larger 51.4kWh battery pack. Meanwhile, the higher-end HTX+ and X-Line trims are available only with the 51.4kWh battery pack.

Both battery packs are paired to a front-mounted motor, which develops 135hp and 171hp in 42kWh and 51.4kWh guises, respectively. In both versions, the motor produces an identical 255Nm of torque. Kia claims a 0-100kph time of 8.1 seconds in 51.4kWh guise. While the 42kWh battery pack gets an ARAI-claimed range of 443km, the 51.4kWh version’s claimed range is 526km.  Not only has Kia equipped the Syros EV with the largest battery pack in its segment (51.4kWh), but it also gets the most powerful motor and the highest claimed range figure in its class.

Both versions support up to 11 kW AC charging speeds, while DC charging support is up to 100kW. At 11kW AC speeds, a smaller 42kWh battery takes four hours to charge from 10-80 percent, while the 51.4kWh battery takes an additional 50 minutes. However, with a 100kW DC charger, both versions can charge from 10-80 percent in the same 39 minutes, claims Kia.

Kia Syros EV exterior and interior colours 

Nine options for the exterior, three for the interior

The Kia Syros EV is available only in nine monotone colour options. These include Ivory Silver Matte, Frost Blue, Gravity Grey, Pewter Olive, Magma Red, Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, and Xclusive Matte Graphite. Of these, the top X-Line trim is available solely in the Aurora Black Pearl and Xclusive Matte Graphite colours.

Inside, the Syros EV offers three interior and seat upholstery options depending on the chosen trim. HTK, HTK+ and HTX trims get blue and grey semi-leatherette seat upholstery and green accents throughout the interior, while the HTX+ trim gets black and white leatherette seat upholstery and white accents throughout the interior. The top X-Line trim comes with black and green leatherette seat upholstery with green accents across the interior.

Kia Syros EV standard safety kit 

Gets six airbags, electronic parking brake, hill start assist, TPMS, to name a few

As standard, the Kia Syros EV is equipped with six airbags, ABS, brake assist, ESC, stability control, hill-start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto hold, follow-me-home headlamps, virtual engine sound system, child lock, rear parking sensors, speed sensing door locks, impact sensing auto door unlock, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX anchors, rear occupant alert, front passenger airbag on/off switch, and rear occupant alert.

Kia Syros EV variant-wise features list 

HTK

Battery pack options: 42kWh

• LED headlamps, DRLs, foglamps, and tail-lamps
• 16-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels 
• Flush door handles 
• Shark fin antenna 
• Blue and grey fabric-leatherette seat upholstery 
• 12.3-inch infotainment system 
• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display 
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 
• 4 speakers and 2 tweeters 
• Steering-mounted controls 
• Tilt-adjustable steering 
• Drive modes (Eco, Sport, Normal) 
• 4x USB Type-C ports 
• Portable charging cable 
• Front centre console with retractable cup holders and storage 
• Front centre armrest
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold
• Seatback pocket (front passenger seat)
• Rear window sunshades 
• Front adjustable headrests 
• Rear AC vents 
• Day/night IRVM 

HTK+ 

Battery pack options: 42kWh, 51.4kWh (Extended Range-ER)

Features over HTK

• Rear view camera 
• Cruise control
• 100W Type-C charging port 
• 17-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels (ER)

HTX 

Battery pack options: 42kWh, 51.4kWh (Extended Range-ER)

Features over HTK+

• Panoramic sunroof
• Rear wiper and washer
• LED rear turn indicators 
• All door windows up/down with key 
• All door windows one-touch up/down with anti-pinch function
• Sliding and reclining rear seats 
• 60:40 split rear seat
• Rear centre armrest with cupholder 
• Rear adjustable headrests 
• Rear defogger 
• Rear parcel tray 
• LED cabin lights, boot lamp
• Seatback pocket (driver seat)
• Connected-car tech (ER)
• OTA software updates (ER)

HTX+ 

Battery pack options: 51.4kWh (Extended Range-ER)

Features over HTX

• Automatic flush door handles
• Black and white leatherette seat upholstery 
• Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel 
• Leatherette finish for armrest and door trims
• Metal pedals 
• 12.3-inch infotainment display with onboard navigation 
• 5-inch HVAC control display
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system 
• Dual dash cam 
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Battery heating system 
• Front seat ventilation 
• Rear seat ventilation (seat base only) 
• 4-way powered driver seat 
• Wireless phone charger 
• Front parking sensors

X-Line 

Battery pack options: 51.4kWh (Extended Range-ER)

Features over HTX+

• 64-colour ambient lighting 
• LED footwell lamps
• Black and green leatherette seat upholstery 
• Level 2 ADAS
• Vehicle to Load (V2L) functionality 
• Puddle lamps with logo projection 
• Digital key