Hyundai Inster EV Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications
Model Variants and Australian Pricing
- Inster Standard Range: from $39,000 (plus on-road costs)
- Inster Extended Range: from $42,500 (plus on-road costs)
- Inster Cross: from $45,000 (plus on-road costs)
- Premium Paint: Metallic $595, Matte $1000
Powertrain, Performance and Platform
- Powertrain options: Single Motor Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) for all variants.
- Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.
- Power: Standard Range: 71.1 kW, Extended Range / Cross: 84.5 kW
- Torque: Standard Range / Extended Range / Cross: 147 Nm
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): Standard Range: 11.7 seconds, Extended Range / Cross: 10.6 seconds
- Top Speed: Standard Range: 140 km/h, Extended Range / Cross: 150 km/h
- Platform Architecture (Voltage 400 or 800 volt): 400 Volt architecture (derived from Casper platform, not E-GMP).
- Dedicated EV Platform (Y/N): No
Range and Efficiency
- WLTP Range (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure): Combined- Standard Range (42kWh): 327 km, Extended Range / Cross (49kWh): 360 km, Cross (49kWh with Roof Basket Option): 293 km
- Real World Range (approx.): Combined- Standard Range (42kWh): 295 km, Extended Range / Cross (49kWh): 325 km, Cross (49kWh with Roof Basket Option): 265 km
- Energy consumption/efficiency: To be confirmed for Australian specification (WLTP rated consumption for global Long Range ~14.9 kWh/100km).
Battery Capacity and Chemistry
- Battery Size Options (Nominal): Standard Range: 42 kWh, Extended Range / Cross: 49 kWh
- Battery Chemistry: Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC).
- Battery Position: Underfloor.
Charging Capability
- AC Fast (Level 2) home: Up to 10.5 kW. Full Charge Time (0-100%): approx. 4h 35m (Standard), approx. 5h (Extended/Cross).
- DC Ultra rapid (Level 3): Up to 120 kW peak.
- 10-80% Charge Time: Approx. 30 minutes (on 120kW+ DC charger).
- Portable Charger Supplied (Y/N): Not specified.
Seating, Luggage and Carrying Capacity
- Seating capacity: 4 seats.
- Child Seat Options: ISOFIX points (x2 total) on rear outer seats, top tether anchor points.
- Maximum Cargo/Luggage Volume: 351 Litres
- Rear (Boot only/Seats up): 280 Litres (rear seats slid back).
- Rear (Boot only/Seats slid forward): 351 Litres.
- Rear (Boot and Seat Down): Not specified. Rear seats fold 50:50. Cross variant seats fold fully flat.
- Front Trunk (Frunk): No.
Towing and Roof Rack Capability
- Unbraked Towing: Not Rated.
- Braked Towing: Not Rated.
- Tow ball Download limit: N/A.
- Roof Load (Rails): Standard on Cross variant (max load 75 kg). Roof Basket option available on Cross (Note: reduces range). Standard/Extended Range do not have roof rails.
Safety and Drivers Assistance
- Airbags: 7 (Front driver & passenger, front side, full-length curtain, front centre).
- Advanced driver assistance systems including (Hyundai SmartSense standard across range):
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (AEB) – Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist detection & Junction Turning.
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA).
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA).
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
- Lane Following Assist (LFA).
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (Navigation-based on some models).
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA).
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW).
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW).
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).
- Active Safety: Includes features above plus standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS).
- ANCAP Safety Rating: Not yet rated.
Wheels, Tyres and Suspension
- Wheel Sizes: Standard Range: 15-inch alloy wheels. Extended Range / Cross: 17-inch alloy wheels (Cross has unique design).
- Tyre Brand: To be confirmed.
- Tyre Sizes: To be confirmed.
- Spare Wheel Option: No. Tyre Mobility Kit.
- Suspension Type: To be confirmed.
- Brake Type (Disk/Drum): To be confirmed.
Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System
- Screens: Dual 10.25-inch displays (Digital Instrument Cluster + Infotainment Touchscreen) standard.
- Speakers (front-rear): 6 speakers.
- Wireless Apple Carplay: No (Wired Apple CarPlay standard).
- Wireless Android Auto: No (Wired Android Auto standard).
- Other: Satellite Navigation standard, Bluelink Connected Car Services (5yr subscription), Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, Wireless phone charger standard.
Climate Control
- Heat Pump Included: Yes, standard on all variants.
- Front Seats(Heated/Ventilated): Standard on Cross variant (Both Heated & Ventilated). Optional/Not Available on Standard/Extended Range.
- Rear Seats (Heated/Ventilated): Not Available.
- Rear Passenger Ventilation: No dedicated rear vents.
- Other: Single-zone automatic climate control standard. Heated Steering Wheel standard on Cross variant.
Vehicle to Load Capability
- Interior AC Power outlet: Yes, standard Australian household socket.
- Exterior AC Power outlet: Yes 3.6kW via adapter which is available for purchase as an optional accessory.
- Vehicle to Home: No
- Vehicle to Grid: No
General Features and Benefits
- Interior: Recycled PET cloth upholstery (Standard/Extended), Bio-artificial leather upholstery (Cross), Sliding & reclining 50:50 split rear seats, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED interior lighting, Interactive pixel lights on steering wheel, Ambient lighting (64-colour on Cross).
- Sunroof: Standard on Cross (unless Roof Basket option chosen). Not available on Standard/Extended Range.
- Exterior: LED daytime running lights (DRL), LED projector headlights (Cross), LED pixel tail lights, Pixel graphic turn signals, Rain-sensing wipers, Privacy glass (Rear doors/tailgate on Cross), Unique Cross bumpers/cladding/skid plates on Cross variant.
- Powered Tailgate: No.
- Driving: Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking, Push-button start, Proximity key entry.
- LED Lighting: Standard front and rear.
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A.
Dimensions and Weight
- Length: 3825 mm
- Width: 1610 mm
- Height: 1575 mm
- Wheelbase: 2580 mm
- Weight (Unladen/GVM): 1388/ 1730kg (Standard), 1418/ 1745kg (Extended)
- Maximum Payload: 417 kg (Standard), 402 kg (Extended)
- Ground Clearance: 140 mm.
Interior and Exterior Colours
- Exterior Colours:
- Solid: Atlas White, Urban Khaki, Natural Ivory
- Mica: Abyss Black, Buttercream Yellow
- Metallic ($595): Sienna Orange
- Matte ($1000): Dusk Blue, Aero Silver, Amazonas Green
- Interior Colours:
- Standard Range: Black cloth. Extended Range: Black cloth (Optional Khaki Brown/Newtro Beige TBC).
- Cross: Dark Grey/Amazonas Khaki Bio-artificial leather.
Country of Manufacture
- South Korea.
Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives
- Vehicle/body warranty: 5 Years / Unlimited Kilometres. Private and domestic purposes only.
- High voltage, traction battery: 8 Years / 160,000 Kilometres. Private and domestic purposes only.
- Service Schedule: To be confirmed. First Service at 1500 km is complimentary.
- Service Costs: To be confirmed.
- Service Packs: Available, contact Hyundai for specific model details.
- Roadside Assistance: Complimentary for first 12 months, extended every time scheduled service is done by Hyundai.
Summing up the Hyundai Inster EV
The Hyundai Inster EV enters the Australian market with distinctive styling and compact sizing at a reasonably affordable price making it a strong contender as an EV city runabout or short-mid range commuter. Offering a smaller footprint than key rivals like the BYD Dolphin, MG4 or Ora this little EV will appeal to Australian buyers looking for a more distinctive styled vehicle, particular on the outside. While its starting price is higher than the entry points of some competitors, it provides a high level of standard technology and safety features, however interior material choices and lower grade feel demonstrates it’s aimed at budget-conscious Aussie EV buyers.
Images credit: Hyundai.com/au.
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Original post: April 2025