Hyundai and Kia to launch affordable 400km+ range EVs in India from mid-2026

Kia's Syros EV arrives July 2026, followed by Hyundai's budget electric SUV in early 2027. Both will use India-made LFP batteries and target 400+ km single-charge range, pushing affordable EV mobility into the mass-market retail segment.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 19:36 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Kia Syros EV (July 2026) and Hyundai's budget electric SUV (early 2027) will launch in India with India-made LFP batteries and 400+ km single-charge range, targeting affordable EV mobility retail.

Why this matters

Hyundai continues expanding its India EV lineup after launching the Creta EV with Battery-as-a-Service rental from ₹3.9/km, now moving toward affordable mass-market models with local LFP batteries.

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