Kia Syros EV explained: 5 things you need to know

Kia India recently launched the Syros EV. The company has also opened bookings for the electric SUV through its official website and dealerships at a price of Rs 25,000. Available in two battery pack options and with a claimed range of up to 526km, the Syros EV is the latest entrant in this growing segment. Let’s take a look at the five biggest highlights of this new electric SUV.

Kia Syros electric car: Claimed range is up to 526 kilometers

The Syros EV has two battery pack options. The larger 51.4 kWh battery is ARAI certified for a range of 526 km, while the smaller 42 kWh battery is claimed to have a range of 443 km on a full charge. Both versions are powered by a front-mounted electric motor with an output of 171 PS. Kia claims the larger battery model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.

fast charging and battery technology

This electric SUV supports 100kW DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes. It also comes with a 10.8 kW on-board AC charger, battery conditioning technology and regenerative braking with i-Pedal mode for one-pedal driving.

EV-specific styling

While the Syros EV retains the overall design of its ICE sibling, it gains some EV-specific styling elements. These include Kia’s Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlights, Star Map LED lighting, flush door handles and 17-inch dual-tone aerospace alloy wheels. Depending on the model, buyers can also choose 16-inch wheels.

Fully functional cab

The interior of the Syros EV features a 30-inch Trinity panoramic display panel that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 5-inch climate control display. Other key features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Kia Connect 2.0 with over 95 connectivity features, over-the-air updates, Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system, ventilated front and rear seats, panoramic sunroof, 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ambient lighting, smart dash cam and 16-litre front luggage compartment.

Security and ownership advantages

Syros EV is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS suite with 16 autonomous driving features, including front collision avoidance assist, smart cruise control with start-stop function, lane keeping assist and lane following assist. It also comes with 6 airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, 360-degree camera and blind-view monitor as part of its 25 standard safety features.To make EV ownership even more convenient, Kia is also offering a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty, a guaranteed buyback program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option.The Kia Syros EV will be available in seven variants with two battery pack options. Buyers will be able to choose from nine exterior colors and multiple interior themes. The company has yet to announce the price of the electric SUV.