Kia is expanding its focus on the mass-market electric vehicle segment in India, following its premium EV offerings like the EV6 and EV9. The upcoming Syros EV has been spotted undergoing testing in India. An automotive enthusiast captured the EV version of the Syros while it was en route to a charging station in Kochi.
In terms of exterior design, the Kia Syros EV largely mirrors the ICE-powered Syros. The test model was camouflaged at the front, rear, and upper window line. Elements such as the pillars, ORVMs, and roof rails appear similar to those on the internal combustion engine (ICE) version. A shark fin antenna was also visible.
The new Syros EV is anticipated to include features specific to electric vehicles, such as a closed-off grille and a charging port slot. A previous test mule spotted in South Korea featured a charging port on the left side. Beyond these changes, the vehicle appeared consistent with the conventional Kia Syros.
Minor design adjustments might be present in the front and rear detailing, while the side profile is expected to stay largely unchanged, possibly with EV-specific badging. The test vehicle seen in Korea had the same alloy wheels as the ICE Syros, with the only distinguishing features being green calipers and EV-specific badging.
Kia has not officially disclosed the specifications; however, the Syros EV is expected to utilize battery packs from the Hyundai Inster EV. The Inster EV employs either a 42-kWh or a 49-kWh battery pack, utilizing nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry. With the larger battery pack, the Inster EV offers a range of 370 km, and a 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in approximately 30 minutes. Similar specifications are anticipated for the Syros EV.
The Kia Syros EV is set to compete with the Tata Punch EV and Windsor EV, while certain variants could also contend with the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV 400 EV, and the upcoming Fronx EV. The Syros EV could potentially have a starting price around Rs 14 lakh, with higher-end models possibly reaching nearly Rs 20 lakh.
