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Syros EV
2/13 winsEx-showroom₹13.49–20.00L
On-road₹13.98L
Syros EVvsCarens Clavis EV
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Carens Clavis EV
3/13 winsEx-showroom₹18.00–25.00L
On-road₹18.63L
Get the Syros EV — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the Carens Clavis EV if acceleration matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Syros EV
Syros EV leads on price, range and efficiency. Carens Clavis EV is the closest alternative, ahead on acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Syros EV₹13.98LBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV₹18.63L
Claimed range
Syros EV526 kmBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV490 km
Energy useLower is better
Syros EV9.8 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Carens Clavis EV10.5 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
Syros EV390 L
Carens Clavis EVNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
Syros EV39 min
Carens Clavis EV39 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Syros EVNot rated
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Syros EVCarens Clavis EV
Claimed range
Syros EVBest in this comparison526km
Carens Clavis EV490km
On-road priceDelhi
Syros EVBest in this comparison₹13.98L
Carens Clavis EV₹18.63L
Batterygross
Syros EV51.4kWh
Carens Clavis EV51.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Syros EV39min
Carens Clavis EV39min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Syros EV8.8s
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison8.4s
Power
Syros EV126kW
Carens Clavis EV126kW
Boot space
Syros EV390L
Carens Clavis EVNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Syros EVNot rated
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Syros EV 4Carens Clavis EV 1Tie / no winner 3
Value
Syros EV
₹13.98L — ₹4.65L less on-road than the Carens Clavis EV.
Range
Syros EV
526 km — 36 km more claimed range than the Carens Clavis EV.
Efficiency
Syros EV
9.8 kWh/100 km — 0.7 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Carens Clavis EV.
Performance
Carens Clavis EV
8.4 s — 0.4 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Syros EV.
DC fast charging
Syros EV
142 km — 10 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Carens Clavis EV.
Home charging · too close to call
Carens Clavis EV & Syros EV
Within 2% of each other: Carens Clavis EV 4.75 h vs Syros EV 4.83 h.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Syros EV
Syros EV 100%Carens Clavis EV 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹13.98L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 9.8 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹14.64L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Syros EVBest in this comparison368–421km
Carens Clavis EV343–392km
Syros EV should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Syros EVBest in this comparison142km / 15 min
Carens Clavis EV132km / 15 min
Syros EV adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Syros EVBest in this comparison109km / hour
Carens Clavis EV103km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Syros EV soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Syros EVBest in this comparison₹0.92/km
Carens Clavis EV₹0.99/km
Syros EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Syros EVBest in this comparison₹2,658
Carens Clavis EV₹3,801
You pay the least for each km of range with the Syros EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Syros EVNot published
Carens Clavis EVNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsSyros EV
₹14.64L
Carens Clavis EV
₹19.33L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingSyros EV is cheapest to own — ₹4,69,389 less than the Carens Clavis EV over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Syros EVBest in this comparison₹23,488Loan ₹11,18,376 · interest ₹2,90,903
Carens Clavis EV₹31,293Loan ₹14,90,000 · interest ₹3,87,566
The Syros EV costs ₹7,805 less a month than the Carens Clavis EV.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Syros EVBest in this comparison₹1,102₹0.92/km
Carens Clavis EV₹1,183₹0.99/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹87,087 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Syros EV | Carens Clavis EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13,49,000 | ₹18,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹40,470 | ₹54,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹13,97,970 | ₹18,62,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Syros EVCarens Clavis EV
The Carens Clavis EV is the longest — 555 mm longer than the Syros EV.
Length
3,995 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,805 mm
1,800 mm
Height
1,670 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
2,780 mm
Ground clearance
197 mm
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Boot space
390 L
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Syros EVCarens Clavis EV
SpecificationSyros EVCarens Clavis EV
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi51.4 kWh (gross)51.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei526 kmBest in this comparison490 km
Efficiencyi9.8 kWh/100km10.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i39 min39 min
AC Home Charging (full)4.83 hr4.75 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
Power126 kW126 kW
Torque255 Nm (at motor)255 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h8.8s8.4sBest in this comparison
Top Speed155 km/h160 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not published
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length3995 mm4550 mm
Width1805 mm1800 mm
Height1670 mm1730 mm
Wheelbase2550 mm2780 mm
Ground Clearance197 mmNot published
Boot Space390 LNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published215/55 R17
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axleIndependent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axle
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discdisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 5 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
Airbags66
ADASYesYes
ABSNot publishedYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedYes
360° CameraYesYes
TPMSNot publishedYes
ISOFIXNot publishedYes
Parking SensorsNot publishedboth
Tech & warranty14 specs · 1 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesYesYes
Connected Car AppYesYes
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedYes
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Kia Syros EV
- +Pro: Boxy, upright cabin space
- +Pro: 526 km ARAI range on the Extended Range pack
- +Pro: Segment-first dual-pane sunroof
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.8 s)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (4.83 h)
Kia Carens Clavis EV
- +Pro: 490 km ARAI range on the Extended Range pack
- +Pro: 6- and 7-seat layouts
- +Pro: Battery-as-a-Service option
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹18.63L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (490 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (10.5 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Syros EV or Carens Clavis EV?
The Syros EV claims the most at 526 km, followed by the Carens Clavis EV (490 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Syros EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹13.98L — ₹4.65L less than the Carens Clavis EV. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Syros EV works out cheapest at ₹14.64L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Syros EV adds the most range — about 142 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 39 min). On a home AC charger the Carens Clavis EV is quickest to full, at 4.75 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Carens Clavis EV has the longest wheelbase (2,780 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.