The Hyundai Inster is a small, charismatic electric vehicle based on the combustion-engine Casper city car from South Korea. Designed with Europe in mind, it rivals the Dacia Spring and measures slightly larger than its gas-powered counterpart, making it ideal for urban driving. It offers two versions: a base model with a 42.0-kWh battery providing 186 miles of range and a 95-hp motor, and a pricier version with a 49.0-kWh battery for 217 miles of range and a 113-hp motor.
Both versions deliver 108 lb-ft of torque, achieve 62 mph in 11.7 and 10.6 seconds respectively, and have top speeds of 87 and 93 mph. DC charging allows a 10 to 80 percent recharge in about half an hour.
Despite modest specs, the Inster’s features are appealing. It includes fully foldable front seats, split-folding rear seats, and a varying cargo capacity of 8.4 to 12.4 cubic feet. Standard features encompass dual 10.25-inch screens, adaptive cruise control, a surround camera, a wireless charging pad, high-beam assist, a heated steering wheel, lane departure warning, highway driving assistant, and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Optional extras include heated front seats, automatic AC, sunroof, and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function for external device charging.
The Inster, not part of the Ioniq series but featuring similar pixel light themes, stands out in Hyundai’s EV lineup and the global entry-level electric segment with its playful design and physical buttons. It will be available in Europe, Korea, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with a more rugged Inster Cross variant to follow.
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