Kia India Strengthens its Commitment to Sustainable Mobility with 150 Syros EV Deliveries in Kochi

2026-08-18 02:36:03 Automotive

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New Delhi, India, 17 August 2026: Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium carmakers, today celebrated the delivery of 150 Kia Syros EVs to customers in Kochi through its dealer partner, Incheon Kia. The milestone marks a significant step in the company's journey towards greener and more sustainable mobility in India, reflecting growing customer confidence in electric mobility and its increasing acceptance as a practical choice for everyday mobility.

This achievement highlights the growing appeal of the Kia Syros EV, which combines long-range capability, performance, charging convenience and an industry-leading ownership proposition. A segment-best ARAI-certified range of 526 km (MIDC Full) with the 51.4 kWh Extended Range battery makes the Syros EV the first vehicle in its segment to cross the 500 km range mark. It also delivers segment-best 171 PS power output and best-in-segment DC fast charging, charging from 10–80% in 39 minutes with a 100 kW charger.

Further strengthening customer confidence, the Syros EV is backed by a 15-year unlimited-kilometer Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty*, Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) starting at INR 7.99 lacs and an Assured Buyback* programme offering up to 80% resale value* after three years.

As part of Kia India's broader commitment to sustainable mobility, 150 Kia Green Workshops across India are making the company's service network more eco-friendly and sustainable through initiatives such as solar-powered facilities and the recycling of water and other materials.

Commenting on the occasion, 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."

The occasion also underlines the role of Kia's dealer network in advancing sustainable mobility. Incheon Kia has installed 1.6 MW of solar power capacity at its dealership facility in Kochi, strengthening the use of clean and renewable energy in its operations. The initiative further supports Kia India's vision of moving towards 100% green. The occasion also marked a record achievement for Incheon Kia, which was recognized by the India Book of Records for the Highest Number of EVs Sold On A Single Day, following the sale of 150 Kia Syros EVs in Kochi.

The 150 Syros EV deliveries in Kochi reinforce Kia India's commitment to accelerating EV adoption while building an ownership ecosystem that makes electric mobility more accessible, convenient and sustainable for customers.

About Kia India

In April 2017, Kia India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, to build a new manufacturing facility at Anantapur District. Kia commenced mass production in August 2019 and has an installed annual production capacity of 400,000 units. In April 2021, Kia India reimagined itself in line with its new brand identity, “Movement that Inspires,” aimed at offering customers meaningful experiences backed by innovative products and services. Under the new brand identity, Kia has set out to find ways to achieve new benchmarks and inspire consumers to be more and do more. Till date, Kia India has launched nine vehicles for the Indian market – the Seltos, the Syros, the Sonet, the Carens, the Carnival, the EV6, the EV9, the Carens Clavis, and the Carens Clavis EV. Kia India has completed almost 1.9 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant, including over 1.5 million domestic sales and over 3.67 lakh exports. With more than 5 lakh connected cars on Indian roads, it is among the connected Car leaders in the country. The brand has a widespread network of 892 touchpoints across 407 cities and is focused on strengthening its footprint across the country.