Kia Ciros EV explained: Top 5 things you need to know

Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV through its official website and dealerships for Rs 25,000. Offered with two battery pack options and a claimed driving range of up to 526 km, the Cyros EV comes as the latest entrant in the growing segment. Here’s a look at the five biggest features of the new electric SUV.

KIA SIROS EV: Claimed range up to 526 km

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

fast charging and battery technology

The electric SUV supports 100 kW DC fast charging, allowing the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 39 minutes. It comes with a 10.8 kW onboard 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 gets several electric vehicle-specific styling elements. These include Kia’s Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, star map LED lighting, flush door handles and 17-inch dual-tone aero alloy wheels. Depending on the variant, buyers can also opt for 16-inch wheels.

Feature-Loaded Cabin

Inside, the Ciros EV is equipped with a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 5-inch display for climate control. Other key features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Kia Connect 2.0 with over 95 connected features, over-the-air updates, a Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ambient lighting, a smart dashcam and a 16-litre front trunk.

Security and Ownership Benefits

The Cyros EV comes with Level 2 ADAS suite that includes 16 autonomous driving functions, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist. It also gets six airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, a 360-degree camera and blind view monitor as part of the 25 standard safety features.To make EV ownership more convenient, Kia is also offering Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, an assured buyback program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option.The Kia Ciros EV will be offered in seven variants across two battery pack options. Buyers will be able to choose from nine exterior colors and multiple interior themes. The company has not yet announced the prices of the electric SUV.