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1 Month Ago
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The Hyundai Inster is now on sale in Australia ahead of first local deliveries later this month, and it has been priced from just under $40,000 before on-road costs.
That makes the pint-size electric city ‘SUV’ the Korean brand’s smallest and cheapest electric vehicle (EV) – though it’s still around $9000 pricier than the cheapest BYD Dolphin.
The cut-price Chinese hatchback can also seat one extra person than the Inster, which is strictly a four-seater.
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However, the Inster is a whopping $15,000 less than the most affordable Hyundai Kona Electric small SUV.
Hyundai is calling it Australia’s first electric light SUV, though technically the Jeep Avenger has already earned that title (the Mini Aceman is officially classed as a light electric hatch despite its crossover pretentions).
The baby EV is being offered with a choice of two batteries and in either regular or more rugged-looking Cross guise, the latter available with either a sunroof or a roof basket at the same price.
The Inster Cross brings unique cladding and bumpers plus skid plates and roof racks. There’s also more standard equipment inside the cabin, which is detailed further below.
Available in three variants, the Inter is now Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Hyundai Inster Standard Range | $39,000 |
2025 Hyundai Inster Extended Range | $42,500 |
2025 Hyundai Inster Cross | $45,000 |
Electric range is naturally highest with the larger battery, though the variant with the worst range also features this battery and a roof basket.
Specifications | Standard Range | Extended Range |
---|---|---|
Drivetrain | Single electric motor | Single electric motor |
Batterycapacity | 42kWh | 49kWh |
Battery chemistry | Nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) | Nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) |
Power | 71.1kW | 84.5kW |
Torque | 147Nm | 147Nm |
0-100km/h time | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Claimed range (WLTP) | 327km | 360km (293km with roof basket) |
Max AC charge rate | 10.5kW | 10.5kW |
Hyundai says it takes 30 minutes to charge the Inster from 10 to 80 per cent using a 120kW DC fast-charger.
The Inster’s battery can be used to power appliances, as the EV has vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
The paddle shifters can be used to adjust the level of regenerative braking.
At just over 3.8 metres long overall, the Inster is 250mm shorter than Hyundai’s own i20 N, but is strictly a four-seater.
Dimensions | Hyundai Inster |
---|---|
Length | 3825mm |
Width | 1610mm |
Height | 1575mm |
Wheelbase | 2580mm |
Cargo capacity | 280L (expands to 351L if rear seats slid forward) |
Head room (front) | 1028mm (987mm with sunroof) |
Head room (rear) | 982mm |
Leg room (rear) | 885mm |
The Hyundai Inster is backed by Hyundai Australia’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty plus an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.
Service pricing has yet to be announced.
The Hyundai Inster has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
The Inster Cross also receives:
There are three variants in the Inster lineup.
The Standard Range comes standard with:
The Extended Range adds:
The Inster Cross adds:
The Cross also features the ability for all four seats to be folded flat.
All Inster models come with a complimentary five-year Bluelink subscription, which includes:
The Inster Cross can be had with either a sunroof or a roof basket, with the vehicle’s price remaining the same – $45,000 before on-roads – either way.
Hyundai says the Inster’s “eco-friendly high-gloss recycled paint” was made from recycled waste tyres.
Metallic and mica exterior paint finishes cost an extra $595, while matte finishes are $1000.
The following exterior finishes are available on the Inster:
The Inster Cross is available in the following finishes, all two-tone:
The Inster Standard Range has an Obsidian Black interior, while the Extended Range additionally offers a Khaki Brown and Newtro Beige colourway.
The Inster Cross’ interior is offered either in Obsidian Black or in Dark Grey and Amazonas Khaki.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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