Kia India has made 150 Syros EV deliveries to customers in Kochi. Making it an important step forward for its electric vehicle operations in India. The deliveries were done via its dealer partner, Incheon Kia. This success shows that consumers are becoming more confident about electric vehicles. It further demonstrates the growing acceptance of electric vehicles as regular cars rather than something for eco-conscious people.

This milestone in Kochi is happening when Kia tries to become more dominant in the growing electric passenger vehicle segment in India. The Syros EV fulfills three important criteria that a buyer may have: high driving range, quick charging, and ownership security.

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Kia Syros EV: Specifications

The Kia Syros EV comes with a 51.4 kWh Extended Range battery pack. It offers a range of 526 km on the MIDC Full test cycle according to ARAI certifications, which is claimed to be the highest in its segment.

The car is presented by the manufacturer as the first car in its category to surpass the 500 km range benchmark. Key performance metrics of the model are as follows:

  • Output of the engine of 171 PS.
  • A range certified by ARAI of 526 km (MIDC Full).
  • 100 kW DC fast charging system.
  • Charging from 10% to 80% takes 39 minutes.
  • Battery capacity of 51.4 kWh (Extended Range).

The combination of range and charging time will be a key point which can attract the attention of potential buyers. It allows the car to be used in cities as well as during long trips. However, the range might differ depending on a variety of factors, including traffic, driver’s habits, temperature, road conditions and use of air-conditioning.

Mr. Atul Sood, Sr. Vice President – Marketing & Sales, said, “The delivery of 150 Kia Syros EVs to customers in Kochi is a significant milestone for Kia India and a strong reflection of the growing confidence Indian customers have in electric mobility. The Syros EV has been developed to make the transition to EV ownership more compelling, combining long-range capability, performance, charging convenience and strong ownership assurance. As we continue to strengthen our electrified portfolio, we will remain focused on bringing advanced technologies and products that meet the evolving aspirations of Indian customers.”

Programmes & Warranties

Apart from these features, Kia uses certain ownership programs to counter some doubts related to EV purchasing, such as battery life, re-sale value and initial cost.

Kia Syros EV has an 15-year or unlimited kilometre warranty on the high-voltage battery for the first owner. This facility is not available for commercial vehicles like taxis. In case of second owners, the warranty period extends up to eight years or 1,60,000 km, whichever comes first. Some more facilities offered with the purchase of Syros EV include:

  • BaaS plans available starting from ₹7.99 lakh.
  • 80 percent assured buyback offer after three years of purchase.
  • Facilities of the larger service and workshop network by Kia.
  • The assured buyback offer is a limited time introductory offer for those who purchase Syros EV within 60 days of its launch.

Incheon Kia Builds 1.6 MW Solar Power System

The launch in Kochi is also drawing attention to the issue of sustainability. Not only related to the car itself. Incheon Kia has built 1.6 MW of solar power generation capacity in its facility of a dealer, thus allowing the outlet to generate some renewable energy in the course of daily work.

The facilities use such technologies as solar power generation, water recycling and material recycling in order to decrease their environmental impact.

Also, Incheon Kia has been included into the India Book of Records. As the company that achieved the biggest number of sold electric vehicles on a single day by selling 150 Syros EVs in Kochi.

ELCTRIK Speaks

The delivery of 150 Syros EV demonstrates how Kia tries to promote electric mobility using such aspects as technology, convenient charging and financial protection. For the company, Kochi became not only an example of success in the single-day sales but also a step towards establishing a bigger network of reliable electric vehicles in India.

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