IqpYuwh9 2024 Hyundai Inster Concept 1
2024 Hyundai Inster Concept 1

Funky Inster EV coming early 2025

Riley Riley

Hyundai has fired the first shot in what appears to be a Chinese offensive that will see the arrival of a budget-priced EV here next year.

With a $40 price tag and range of up to 355km, the Compact Inster SUV is expected to touch down in the first quarter of 2025.

Building on the design legacy of the Korea-only, petrol-powered Casper, Inster’s bold design combines a futuristic, innovative image with a spacious interior in a compact SUV body.

It is also reminiscent of the boxy Kia Soul.

Inster is positioned between traditional A-segment sub-compact city cars and larger B-segment compact models.

It will offer the maneuverability and ease of use buyers expect with enhanced practicality and flexibility.

“With Inster, we’ve taken the small SUV image to a bold new place for the global audience,” Hyundai’s Simon Loasby said.

“Inster punches well above its weight with distinctive design and an interior that maximises its potential in exciting, customer-centric ways.

“With Inster we’re redefining what it means to drive a sub-compact EV.”

Equipped with a 42kWh battery as standard, Inster is also available with a Long-Range 49kWh battery as an option.

Both models are powered by a single motor that delivers 71kW in the base model and 85kW in the Long-Range.

Both versions offer 147Nm of torque.

With estimated energy consumption of 15.3 kWh/100km , Inster comes with a segment-leading projected range of 355km (WLTP) from a single charge,

With a 120kW DC charge station, Inster can be charged from from 10 to 80 percent in abut 30 minutes under optimal conditions.

Inster also comes equipped with an 11kW on-board charger as standard, while a battery heating system and high-efficiency heat pump are available.

External and internal Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality provides power for external devices (110V/220V), allowing bi-directional charging without requiring additional equipment.

This enables customers to freely use or charge devices such as electric bicycles, scooters and camping equipment.

An additional variant, called Inster CROSS, will join the Inster family in the future, featuring a more rugged, outdoor-focused design.

Further details will be announced at a later date.

 

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