 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 13: Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium automakers, today launched its second made-in-India mass-market electric vehicle, the Kia Syros EV, starting at an attractive price of INR 7.99 lakh (Bass as a service). Reinforcing its commitment to making electric mobility more accessible, Kia has paired this pricing with one of the industry's strongest ownership propositions - an industry-best Assured Buyback programme, Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), and a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, making the switch to electric more affordable, assured and worry-free. The Syros EV will go on sale at Kia dealerships nationwide from 30 July 2026.
The Syros EV reflects Kia India's belief that accelerating EV adoption takes more than a strong product, it takes real confidence and value across the entire ownership journey. Built in India, the Syros EV brings together progressive design, segment-leading performance with the backing of one of the most comprehensive EV ownership ecosystems in its class.
for our customers? The Syros EV answers that by making electric mobility more accessible, without compromise. Beyond an attractive price point, we've built one of the industry's most confident ownership propositions with an Assured Buyback programme offering up to 80% resale-value, the best in India today, alongside BaaS enabling one of the most accessible entry points into EV ownership; and a Lifetime Battery Warranty delivering long-term battery confidence, addressing the key concerns that continue to influence EV adoption. Combined with segment-leading range of 526 km and 171 PS performance, advanced technology and Kia's growing EV ecosystem, the Syros EV represents our commitment to accelerating India's transition towards sustainable mobility while keeping customer needs at the heart of every decision."
Industry-Leading Ownership Benefits
Making EV ownership more accessible, the Syros EV is offered with Kia's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme, offering flexible finance options structured as a dual-loan model with the chassis and battery financed separately. Ownership starts from INR 7.99 lacs, along with a transparent battery EMI of INR 3.3 per kilometer, making the Kia Syros EV ownership experience more affordable and accessible.
Every Syros EV is backed by a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty*, 15 years, with unlimited kilometres, reaffirming Kia's confidence in its battery technology and giving customers complete peace of mind on the single most valuable component of their EV.
Addressing one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption, the uncertainty around resale value, the Syros EV is backed by Industry best Assured Buyback programme, offering an introductory resale value up to 80% after 3 years*, the highest assured buyback proposition offered for any vehicle in India today. Customers can choose from 3 or 4-year tenures with flexible annual mileage options, and at the end of their chosen term can retain, return or replace their vehicle.
Complementing this ownership proposition, Kia is introducing My Convenience e-Plus for the Syros EV - a comprehensive package combining maintenance, extended warranty and roadside assistance in one plan, available in two tiers- a 4-year Premium package, and a 5-year Luxury package with extended roadside assistance coverage through the 4th and 5th years. |
