Kia is preparing to put the Syros EV on sale in Nepal during the upcoming festive season, with Continental Trading Enterprises gearing up for the market launch. Deliveries are expected to start around Dashain.
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Position in Kia’s Nepal line-up
The Syros EV HTK has an ex-showroom price of Rs 37.90 lakh in Nepal. It sits close to the Kia Sonet, which is priced between Rs 35.90 lakh and Rs 63.90 lakh, and below larger Kia models like the Carens (Rs 48.90–59.90 lakh), Soul EV (Rs 56–58 lakh), Seltos (Rs 59.90–85.90 lakh) and Sportage (Rs 65.90–125.90 lakh). For many buyers, this makes the Syros EV a step up from entry Sonet variants but still well below Kia’s bigger SUVs and EVs.
Bookings and display
Kia has already brought the Syros EV into Nepal, and the SUV is on display at multiple dealerships so interested buyers can see the car in person before sales begin. Bookings opened during the NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026, where the Syros EV reportedly crossed more than 700 bookings within a few days. During that expo, there was a limited introductory offer of Rs 35.90 lakh for early bookings, but the regular ex-showroom price now stands at Rs 37.90 lakh.
Battery, motor and range
For Nepal, Kia will start with the 42 kWh battery pack. In this configuration, the Syros EV offers a claimed range of up to 443 km on a full charge, based on the ARAI MIDC cycle. The 42 kWh version is paired with an electric motor making 171 PS of power, and it supports up to 100 kW DC fast charging, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in around 39 minutes under ideal conditions.
The SUV has a claimed ground clearance of 197 mm and uses Kia’s K1 platform. The battery pack has liquid-cooled thermal management and an IP67 rating, giving extra protection against dust and water.
Design highlights
The Syros EV gets a closed front grille in place of a traditional open grille and a redesigned front bumper. The charging port sits on the front-left side. Signature styling elements include vertical “ice cube” LED headlamps, a thick B-pillar, a distinctive C-pillar that kicks upward, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and flush door handles.
At the rear, the SUV carries clear EV badging, vertically stacked L-shaped LED tail-lamps and a black bumper with a triangular windscreen element, giving it a stronger, more muscular look.
Interior and features
Inside, the Syros EV keeps a premium cabin layout similar to the petrol version. A key highlight is the 30-inch triple panoramic display, which combines a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 5-inch touchscreen climate control panel.
Standard and available features include:
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Shift-by-wire column shifter
- Paddle shifters for regenerative braking
- Rear AC vents
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Rear sunshades
- Covered front trunk (frunk)
- Disc brakes on all four wheels
Depending on variant, the Syros EV can be equipped with:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Harman Kardon eight-speaker audio system
- Ventilated front and rear seats
- Powered driver’s seat
- Kia Connect 2.0 with more than 95 connected features
- Over-the-air software updates
- Wireless phone charging
- Smart dashcam
- 360-degree camera
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) function
Safety and ADAS
Safety equipment on the Syros EV varies by trim but can include up to six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist control, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, a virtual engine sound system, side parking sensors, blind-view monitor, 360-degree camera and a Level 2 ADAS suite with 16 features.
With its claimed 443 km range, relatively accessible price at Rs 37.90 lakh and compact footprint, the Syros EV arrives as one of Nepal’s most feature-rich small electric SUVs, and looks set to become a key new option for buyers moving from petrol crossovers to their first EV.
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Editorial policy.
