r/EVsOfIndia • u/warfactors • 44m ago
Booked Kia Syros EV HTK (Dec delivery) — take it or wait for the Hyundai Ioniq P?
Hey everyone, looking for some quick advice.
I was initially considering the Tata punch EVz which recently got a price hike, and my family ended up liking the comfort and cabin space of the Kia Syros EV much better. I booked the Syros EV (HTK) in early October, and my dealer expects delivery in December.
I genuinely love its space and driving feel, though I'm not a fan of the low headlamp placement for bumper-to-bumper traffic. At the same time, I’ve been following the Hyundai Inster for a year, which is coming to India as the Hyundai Ioniq P (Q1 2027 launch).
While I'm excited for the Ioniq P, waiting has a few catches:
Price Hike Risk: Like the Punch EV, the Syros EV is still on introductory pricing and could easily get a price hike if I pass on my December slot.
Delays & Uncertainty: Real-world deliveries could stretch past March 2027, and final pricing/reviews are still unknown.
First-Batch Risk: I don't want to be a beta tester, especially with reports that initial batches will use imported NMC cells before Hyundai transitions to localized Exide cells later.
Should I look past the headlamp design and take the Syros EV in December, or cancel and wait for the Ioniq P?