Kia Syros EV vs Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kia

Syros EV

From ₹13.49 Lakh

Syros EV version

Full Syros EV page Change

Mahindra

XUV 3XO EV

From ₹13.89 Lakh

XUV 3XO EV version

Full XUV 3XO EV page Change

Kia Syros EVHTK 42 kWh · ₹13.49 Lakh

Only differences

Mahindra XUV 3XO EVAX5 · ₹13.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Syros EV: ₹13.49 Lakh (ahead) XUV 3XO EV: ₹13.89 Lakh Syros EV ₹39,100 cheaper

Airbags Syros EV: 6 airbags XUV 3XO EV: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet

Range Syros EV: 443 km (ahead) XUV 3XO EV: 426 km Claimed

Power Syros EV: 135 PS XUV 3XO EV: 150 PS (ahead) Torque 255 vs 310 Nm

Versions Syros EV: 7 (ahead) XUV 3XO EV: 2

Pick the Syros EV for the lower price, more range and more versions.

Pick the XUV 3XO EV for more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 2)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹13.49 Lakh

₹13.89 Lakh

On-road in

₹14.01 Lakh

₹14.4 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹23,541 a month

₹24,198 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

135 PS

150 PS

Torque

255 Nm

310 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

443 km

426 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact SUV

Compact SUV, 5-door

Seating Capacity

5, same on AX5 and AX7L

Fuel Type

Electric

Not listed

Battery Rental Option

The HTK is also sold under Battery-as-a-Service at Rs 7,99,000 ex-showroom, with the battery rented separately on a per-km subscription. That price does not include the battery.

Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Battery Options

42 kWh, 51.4 kWh

Not listed

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Not listed

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD (front-wheel drive)

Motor Type & Placement

Not listed

Front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), same on AX5 and AX7L

Battery Pack Capacity

Not listed

39.4 kWh, the only pack offered, same on AX5 and AX7L

Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating

Not listed

Lithium-ion; Mahindra has not published the specific cell chemistry or an IP ingress rating for this pack

0-100 km/h

Not listed

8.3 seconds, per Mahindra's official brochure

Range & Charging

AC Charging (11 kW)

10 to 100% in about 4.5 hours (51.4 kWh); around 4 hours 10 to 80% on the 42 kWh pack

Not listed

DC Fast Charging (100 kW)

10 to 80% in 39 minutes

Not listed

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not listed

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)

Not listed

6.5 hours on a 7.2 kW AC charger; about 13.5 hours from a household 15A socket using the bundled 13A (up to 3 kW) portable charger

DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)

Not listed

50 minutes, 0 to 80%, on a 50 kW DC fast charger

Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive

Not listed

Single Pedal Drive mode offered, per Mahindra's official brochure

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson strut, with Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) and MTV-CL (Multi-tunable Valve with Concentric Land) tuning

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam

Torsion-beam (twist-beam), tuned for the 2WD layout with FDD and MTV-CL damping

Front Brake Type

Disc

Not listed

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Not listed

Tyre Size

215/55 R17

215/55 R17 on AX7L; AX5 rides on 16-inch wheels but Mahindra has not published its exact tyre size

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Not listed

Disc (diameter not published)

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Not listed

Disc (diameter not published); all four wheels get discs on both versions

Wheel Type & Size

Not listed

16-inch alloy wheels on AX5; 17-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels on AX7L

Spare Wheel Type

Not listed

135/90 R16 space-saver spare

Dimensions & Storage

Length

3995 mm

3,990 mm

Width

1805 mm

1,821 mm

Height

1670 mm

1,653 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm

2,600 mm

Boot Space

Not listed

364 litres (VDA), same on AX5 and AX7L

Ground Clearance

Not listed

190 mm minimum, unladen, as per IS:9435

Safety & ADAS

Airbags

Not listed

Level 2 ADAS

Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, reserved for the range-topping X-Line trim only

Not listed

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars for adults and 5 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025). No crash-test programme has tested the Syros EV itself.

Not tested in this form. The petrol and diesel XUV 3XO scored 5 stars for adults and 5 for children from Bharat NCAP (2024). No crash-test programme has tested the XUV 3XO EV itself.

Airbags Count & Configuration

Not listed

6 airbags standard on both AX5 and AX7L (dual front, side and curtain)

ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control

Not listed

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) standard on both versions; Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold also standard on both

ADAS Level & Key Features

Not listed

Level 2 ADAS on AX7L only: forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition and adaptive high beam assist. Not offered on AX5

360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist

Not listed

360-degree Surround View System with Blind View Monitor and front parking assist added on AX7L; AX5 gets a single rear-view camera and front and rear parking sensors

TPMS

Not listed

Yes, standard on both AX5 and AX7L

ISOFIX Mounts

Not listed

Yes, standard (confirmed via CarDekho; Mahindra's brochure feature list does not itemise it separately by version)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen

12.3-inch

Not listed

Sound System

8-speaker system

Not listed

Sunroof

Panoramic Sunroof

Not listed

Sunroof Type

Not listed

Single-pane sunroof on AX5; panoramic Skyroof on AX7L

Touchscreen Display Size & OS

Not listed

26.03 cm (10.25-inch) touchscreen running Mahindra's Adrenox connected-car software, standard on both versions

Digital Instrument Cluster Size

Not listed

26.03 cm (10.25-inch) fully digital cluster, standard on both versions

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Not listed

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard on both versions

Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates

Not listed

Adrenox Connect with built-in Alexa and 80-plus features (remote functions, vehicle status checks, location-based services, alerts), standard on both versions

Audio System & Speaker Count

Not listed

6 speakers with steering-mounted audio controls on AX5; 7-speaker Harman Kardon system with amplifier, subwoofer and Dolby Atmos on AX7L

Ventilated / Powered Front Seats

Not listed

Not offered on either version; absent from Mahindra's official feature list for both AX5 and AX7L

Wireless Phone Charger

Not listed

Yes, standard on both versions; AX7L additionally gets a 65W USB-C fast charging port

Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)

Not listed

Dual-zone automatic climate control, standard on both AX5 and AX7L

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps

LED Headlamps

Not listed

Headlights

Not listed

LED projector headlamps, standard on both versions

Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)

Not listed

Infinity LED tail lamp with a connected light bar, standard on both versions

Fog Lamps & DRLs

Not listed

LED DRLs with front turn indicators standard on both versions; LED front fog lamps added on AX7L only

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Ownership Option

Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) available, lowers upfront cost with an ongoing per-km subscription

Not listed

Charging Port Type

Not listed

CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2)

Standard Vehicle Warranty

Not listed

3 years or unlimited kilometres, whichever is earlier

Battery & Motor Warranty

Not listed

8 years or 160,000 km, whichever is earlier

Choice

Versions

7 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹13.49 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh

₹13.89 Lakh – ₹14.96 Lakh

Colours

9 colours

6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

HTK 42 kWh₹13.49 Lakh AX5₹13.89 Lakh XUV 3XO EV ₹39,100 more

On-road price by city

Syros EV HTK 42 kWh against XUV 3XO EV AX5

City	Syros EV	XUV 3XO EV	Gap
Mumbai	₹14.01 Lakh	₹14.4 Lakh	Syros EV ₹39,100 less
Pune	₹14.01 Lakh	₹14.4 Lakh	Syros EV ₹39,100 less
New Delhi	₹14.01 Lakh	₹14.4 Lakh	Syros EV ₹39,100 less
Bengaluru	₹15.15 Lakh	₹15.58 Lakh	Syros EV ₹42,228 less
Chennai	₹14.09 Lakh	₹14.48 Lakh	Syros EV ₹39,100 less
Hyderabad	₹14.11 Lakh	₹14.51 Lakh	Syros EV ₹39,100 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Syros EV or the XUV 3XO EV?

The Syros EV, by ₹39,100 on the versions compared here: Syros EV HTK 42 kWh at ₹13.49 Lakh against XUV 3XO EV AX5 at ₹13.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.01 Lakh against ₹14.4 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Syros EV claims 443 km against 426 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Syros EV: not tested in this form; the turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The XUV 3XO EV: not tested in this form; the petrol and diesel XUV 3XO scored 5 stars (Bharat NCAP 2024). The Syros EV has 6 airbags and the XUV 3XO EV 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Syros EV HTK 42 kWh makes 135 PS and 255 Nm and the XUV 3XO EV AX5 makes 150 PS and 310 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Syros EV is 5 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,541 a month for the Syros EV and ₹24,198 for the XUV 3XO EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.