Hyundai recently unveiled their all-new electric vehicle, Inster, globally. The Inster is expected to be the most affordable EV from the South Korean car manufacturer. Hyundai unveiled this all-new electric vehicle at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. There is a possibility that Hyundai might bring this electric vehicle to the Indian market, positioning it against the Tata Punch EV. Here are 10 things you should know about this all-new electric SUV from Hyundai.
The Inster is essentially the electric version of the Hyundai Casper, which is currently on sale in Korea. The exterior design of the SUV is inspired by the Casper with EV-specific changes. While the exterior may look similar to the Casper, the Hyundai Inster has a longer wheelbase and an extended body to offer a more spacious cabin.
The Hyundai Inster, with its new dimensions, is positioned between traditional A-segment sub-compact city cars and larger B-segment compact models. The Inster features circular LED DRLs, pixel-graphic turn signals, tail lamps, and bumpers.
Depending on the variant you choose, Hyundai is offering the Inster with 15-inch steel rims with wheel covers, 15-inch alloy wheels, or 17-inch alloy wheels.
Moving to the interior, Hyundai is offering the Inster with a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation. The pixel theme seen on the outside is carried into the cabin as well.
The design of the steering wheel is similar to what is seen in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover in India. As with any Hyundai car, the Inster also features premium amenities like wireless phone charging, automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, ADAS, and a gear knob placed behind the steering wheel.
The cabin looks particularly premium in beige. All seats can be folded flat, including the driver’s seat, for increased flexibility. A front bench seat option, along with heated front seats and steering wheel, is also available. The second-row seats are split 50/50 and can slide and recline.
Like the Ioniq 5, the Hyundai Inster also uses sustainable materials. The Inster’s exterior features black high-gloss recycled paint, which replaces the carbon black pigment traditionally used in black paint with a coloring made from recycled waste tires. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from bottles and bio-polypropylene material extracted from sugarcane are used inside.
Regarding performance, Hyundai will offer the Inster in Standard and Long Range variants. The Standard version uses a 42 kWh battery pack, while the Long Range variant uses a 49 kWh battery pack. Both variants are powered by an electric motor that generates 97 PS in the Standard variant and 115 PS in the Long Range version. Both versions generate 147 Nm of torque.
The Hyundai Inster has a claimed driving range of 355 km (WLTP) on a single charge for the Long Range variant. The Inster EV can be charged from 10 to 80 percent using a 120 kW DC high-power charger in just 30 minutes. An 11 kW on-board charger is standard with the car.
The Hyundai Inster also features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, providing power for external devices (110V/220V) and allowing bi-directional charging without requiring additional equipment.
The Inster EV will first launch in Korea this summer, followed by Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific in due course. Hyundai is expected to launch a new variant called the Inster Cross, with a rugged-looking exterior, at a later stage.
