Kia India Seltos EV
Electric compact SUV · 4W · Launched 2028
₹20.0 Lakh (expected)
Ex-showroom India
Range
450 km
Battery
55 kWh
Top speed
170 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
200 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
Electric version of Kia's best-selling SUV in India. 450 km range with Kia's proven EV technology.
Best for
Seltos fans wanting to go electric without changing their SUV
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Seltos is India's most popular Kia — EV extends that
- 450 km range — practical
- Kia design and quality
- ADAS standard expected
−Cons
- 2028 — far out
- ₹20L expected
- Seltos audience may resist EV transition
- FWD only expected
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Kia India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Not confirmed
Reported in earlier models — Kia India has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying considerations
- 1By 2028, multiple compact EV SUVs will compete — compare carefully
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 55 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 450 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 0 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 200 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1700 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 185 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 5 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Kia India Seltos EV. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹80,000(4%) | ₹70,000 | ₹21.65 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹2.20 Lakh(11%) | ₹70,000 | ₹23.05 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹1.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹70,000 | ₹22.45 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹1.80 Lakh(9%) | ₹70,000 | ₹22.65 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹1.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹70,000 | ₹22.45 Lakh |
Pune | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹2.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹70,000 | ₹22.85 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹1.20 Lakh(6%) | ₹70,000 | ₹22.05 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹20.00 Lakh | ₹1.00 Lakh(5%) | ₹70,000 | ₹21.85 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Very Good
Kia India Seltos EV
₹20.0 Lakh (expected)
Bottom line
The Kia India Seltos EV scores 7.5/10 overall. Best suited for: Seltos fans wanting to go electric without changing their SUV. Key strength: seltos is india's most popular kia — ev extends that. Main consideration: 2028 — far out.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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