India, July 16 -- Kia India has unveiled the Syros EV, its second mass-market electric SUV for India, and opened pre-bookings at Rs 25,000. Positioned as a confidence-building EV for mainstream buyers, the Syros EV brings a claimed ARAI-certified range of 526 km with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack, making it the first in its segment to cross the 500 km mark. A 42-kWh version is also on offer with a claimed range of 443 km.

The new SUV is aimed at addressing the three biggest concerns around EV ownership: range, resale value and battery life. Kia is backing the Syros EV with a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty, an assured buyback programme and Battery-as-a-Service financing to reduce upfront costs. The company says the package is d...