Hyundai Inster EV Revealed, Gets Heat Pump and V2L

The A-segment urban EV, based on the famed Korean-only Hyundai Casper, has been unveiled.

The much-anticipated Hyundai Inster EV has finally been revealed. The debut took place in South Korea at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. Inster is a Casper-based urban EV. It bears the compact SUV silhouette to cater to a large audience.

Despite being a compact EV, the overall stance looks imposing, thanks to the tallboy image and colossal wheel arches. It is available in two variants – Standard Range and Long Range. The launch is slated for this summer in South Korea. The A-segment compact EV will subsequently launch in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

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Hyundai Inster EV – Specs

The Hyundai Inster EV gets two battery pack options – a 42 kWh as standard and a 49 kWh Long Range. Both these variants draw power from a single electric motor. It generates a handy 71.1 kW (97 PS) and 84.5 kW (115 PS) of peak power, respectively. The torque in both trims is identical at 147 Nm (108 lb-ft). The power consumption as per WLTP is 15.3 kWh/100 km.

On the WLTP cycle, the maximum range on a single charge is 355 km (220 miles). Note that this is for the Long Range model. Using a 120 kW DC charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes. The buyers will get an 11 kW on-board charger as standard. As options, one can even opt for a battery heating system and high-efficiency heat pump.

Specs	Hyundai Inster EV
Battery	42 kWh & 49 kWh
Range (WLTP)	355 km (220 miles) (Max.)
Power	71.1 kW (97 PS) and 84.5 kW (115 PS)
Torque	147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
120 kW DC Charging	30 minutes (10-80%)
AC Charger	11 kW
Power Consumption	15.3 kWh / 100 km (WLTP)
Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph)	10.6 seconds (Long Range)
Top Speed	150 kmph (Long Range)

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Hyundai Inster EV – Interior, Features & Dimensions

The interior of the Hyundai Inster EV uses sustainable materials. This is something we have seen Hyundai do for a long time now with its Ioniq series. This includes recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) from bottles and bio-polypropylene material extracted from sugarcane. Apart from that, owners can choose between Black, Khaki Brown and Newtro Beige two-tone interior themes. The luggage space is a decent 280 litres. The main features are as follows:

• 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• 10.25-inch Infotainment Touchscreen
• Navigation
• V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
• Wireless Charging Dock
• Customizable Upper Door Trim Garnishes
• Front Bench Seat Option
• Heated Front Seats and Steering Wheel
• 50:50 Split Rear Seats with Slide and Recline Function
• 64-Color Ambient Lighting
• One-Touch Sunroof
• Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch (NFC)
• ADAS Features
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (PCA-R)
• Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 (FCA 1.5)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Safety Exit Warning (SEW)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
• Highway Driving Assist 1.5 (HDA 1.5)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)

Dimensions	Hyundai Inster EV
Length	3,825 mm
Width	1,610 mm
Height	1,575 mm
Wheelbase	2,580 mm

Exterior Paint Options

The compact electric crossover / SUV offers buyers a multitude of alternatives for the exterior paint. These are:

• Atlas White
• Tomboy Khaki
• Bijarim Khaki Matte
• Unbleached Ivory
• Sienna Orange Metallic
• Aero Silver Matte
• Dusk Blue Matte
• Buttercream Yellow Pearl
• Abyss Black Pearl

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Learn Electric Cars Says

Even though the prices are not out yet, it is clear that Hyundai is aiming for a low-cost EV. This is imperative to reach the masses across various international markets. We have seen most major legacy carmakers trying to develop affordable EVs. With the current demand plateauing in the three biggest markets – the U.S., China and Europe, affordable electric cars look like the only way to spur demand. More details about the Hyundai Inster EV will be announced later.