BRAND GUIDE · UPDATED 16 AUGUST 2026

Kia electric vehicles in India (2026)

Kia has 3 electric cars on sale or confirmed for India, priced from ₹13.49L to ₹130L. This page covers the full line-up with specs, realistic range estimates and where each model fits.

How to read these numbers

Every range figure on this page is Kia’s claimed or certified number, published as claimed. Expect roughly 72–80% of it in ordinary Indian conditions, and the lower end at highway speed with the air conditioning running — the working behind that band is set out in how we estimate real-world range, and the table below shows both figures so you can plan around the realistic one.

All Kia electric cars compared

ModelPrice fromBodyClaimed rangeReal-worldBatteryPowerSeats10–80%
Kia Syros EV₹13.49LSUV526 km378–420 km51.4 kWh169 bhp539 min
Kia Carens Clavis EV₹17.99LMUV490 km352–392 km51.4 kWh169 bhp639 min
Kia EV6₹65.97LCrossover663 km477–530 km84 kWh321 bhp518 min
Kia EV9₹130LSUV561 km403–448 km99.8 kWh379 bhp724 min

Prices ex-showroom and indicative. Real-world range estimated at 72–80% of claimed.

The Kia line-up model by model

Kia Carens Clavis EV

₹17.99L onwards · MUV · 490 km claimed (realistically 352–392 km) · 51.4 kWh battery

Kia EV6

₹65.97L onwards · Crossover · 663 km claimed (realistically 477–530 km) · 84 kWh battery

Kia EV9

₹130L onwards · SUV · 561 km claimed (realistically 403–448 km) · 99.8 kWh battery

Which Kia EV should you buy?

Across the Kia range the answer turns on one number, and it is not the one most buyers start with: how far you drive on a typical day, not the longest trip you take in a year.

If your day is under 40 km and you can charge at home, the Kia Syros EV at ₹13.49 lakh is the sensible entry to the range — a realistic 379–421 km means you plug in once or twice a week and stop thinking about it. Paying for more range than that buys weight and price you will not use.

If you drive intercity often, the Kia EV6 is the one to look at — a claimed 663 km works out near 504 km in ordinary conditions, which is the difference between planning a trip and simply making it.

For regular highway running, note that the Kia EV6 claims about 18 minutes on a DC fast charger — a number that repeats on every trip and matters more than range once you are past about 300 km.

Whichever you lean towards, settle the charging question before the car question: whether you can put a charge point where you park changes Kia ownership more than any specification in the table above.

Compare Kia with other brands

Shortlist two or three models and put them side by side in the EV comparison tool, or browse everything available in India on the all electric vehicles page.

Useful guides

Frequently asked questions

How many electric vehicles does Kia sell in India?

Kia currently has 4 electric models on sale or confirmed for India in 2026. Prices run from Rs 17.99L to Rs 130L ex-showroom.

Which Kia EV has the longest range?

The Kia EV6 claims 663 km, the longest in the Kia range. Realistically expect 477-530 km in Indian conditions, since claimed figures come from controlled tests and real-world range is typically 20-30% lower.

What is the cheapest Kia electric vehicle in India?

The Kia Syros EV is the most affordable, starting at Rs 13.49L ex-showroom with a claimed range of 490 km.

How much does it cost to run an electric vehicle in India?

Charging at home on a domestic tariff costs roughly Rs 0.90-1.30 per km, against Rs 6-8 per km for an equivalent petrol vehicle. Public DC fast charging is more expensive at around Rs 2.60-3.60 per km. Most of the saving comes from charging at home overnight.

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative, and change frequently. Range figures are manufacturer-claimed unless marked real-world. Specifications sourced from the EVBharat vehicle database. Last updated 16 August 2026.

The Kia line-up at a glance

Every figure below is calculated from Kia’s published specifications. Realistic range applies our 72–80% band; running cost assumes ₹8 a unit and about 10% charging loss.

ModelFromBatteryRangeDC chargeRunning cost
Kia Syros EV₹13.49 lakh51.4 kWh526 km claimed, about 400 km realistic39 minabout ₹1.13/km
Kia Carens Clavis EV₹17.99 lakh51.4 kWh490 km claimed, about 372 km realistic39 minabout ₹1.21/km
Kia EV6₹65.97 lakh84.0 kWh663 km claimed, about 504 km realistic18 minabout ₹1.47/km
Kia EV9₹130.00 lakh99.8 kWh561 km claimed, about 426 km realistic24 minabout ₹2.06/km

A broad line-up. With 4 electric models on sale, Kia gives you room to trade range against price inside one brand — which also means one service relationship and one app to live with. Match the variant carefully: within a single model the gap between the entry trim and the long-range trim is often several lakh.

Cheapest way in is the Kia Syros EV at ₹13.49 lakh ex-showroom. Longest claimed range is the Kia EV6 at 663 km, which works out to roughly 504 km in ordinary conditions once the 72–80% realistic band is applied. Lowest running cost in the line-up is the Kia Syros EV at about ₹1.13 per kilometre at ₹8 a unit.

Quickest to charge is the Kia EV6, which claims about 18 minutes on a DC fast charger. If you drive highways regularly this is the number to weigh most heavily, because it repeats on every trip — see the fastest-charging EVs in India for where that sits against the wider market.

What the table cannot tell you. Three things decide whether Kia suits you and none of them is a specification: whether there is a service centre near you that handles EVs specifically, whether the battery warranty transfers to a second owner, and whether you can install a charge point where you park. Check all three before you shortlist a Kia on numbers alone. Our comparison tool will put any two of these against a rival from another brand, and the running-cost calculator takes your own electricity tariff rather than our assumed ₹8 a unit.

Prices are ex-showroom for the entry variant and specifications are as published by the manufacturer; range is claimed, not measured by us. Spotted an error? Tell us.