Kia launches Syros EV in India with 526 km range and 39 minute charging time
By Eve
Kia has unveiled the Syros EV in India, offering two battery options: a 42 kWh pack with 443 km range and a 51.4 kWh pack delivering 526 km range under ARAI MIDC testing. The larger battery variant charges from 10% to 80% in 39 minutes and produces 126 kW, positioning the model as Kia's most affordable electric SUV in the Indian market with pre-orders now open ahead of sales later this month.
Why it matters: The Syros EV's sub-40 minute DC charging and over 500 km range at an affordable price point signal intensifying competition in India's mass-market EV segment, likely driving demand for cost-effective public charging infrastructure. Procurement teams and charge point operators targeting India should note the growing installed base of vehicles requiring reliable fast-charging networks to support these specifications.