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Hyundai Inster
Hyundai Inster Prime (Europe)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeAX1 EV
Also calledHyundai Casper Electric (South Korea)
Production2024–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangju (GGM)
Body and chassis
ClassCrossover city car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K1 BEV
RelatedHyundai Casper
Powertrain
Electric motorFront-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor (BorgWarner)
Power output
  • 71.1 kW (97 PS; 95 hp) (Standard Range)
  • 84.5 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) (Long Range)
Battery
Electric range300–355 km (186–221 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW (AC)
  • 120 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length3,825 mm (150.6 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in)
Curb weight1,335–1,355 kg (2,943–2,987 lb)

The Hyundai Inster is a battery electric (A-segment) crossover city car produced by Hyundai since 2024.

Marketed in Europe, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan, it is also known as the Hyundai Casper Electric in its native country, South Korea.

It is derived from the gas-powered Casper and is lengthened and adapted on Hyundai's dedicated K1 BEV platform.

History

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On 27 June 2024, Hyundai first introduced the model at the Busan International Mobility Show. According to Hyundai, the name Inster is a portmanteau of "intimate" and "innovative".[2]

In Europe, the Inster is positioned between the A-SUV and B-SUV segments.[3]

From early 2025, Hyundai planned to market the vehicle in Japan[4][5] and Australia,[6] though no plans have been announced for North America.[7]

Design

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Compared to the gas-powered Casper, Hyundai extended the length and wheelbase of the Casper Electric/Inster by 230 and 180 mm (9.1 and 7.1 in) respectively, and the width also grew by 15 mm (0.6 in).[3][6]

Powertrain

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The integrated drive module used by the Casper Electric/Inster is sourced from BorgWarner.[4] Maximum outputs are 71.1 kW (97 PS; 95 hp) and 147 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) for the front-mounted traction motor on the Standard Range model, and 84.5 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) with the same torque figure on the Long Range model.[6]

Standard and Long Range variants use 42 kWh and 49 kWh batteries respectively. Although early reports suggested lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry would be used,[4] Hyundai confirmed at launch that both packs use lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells instead.[6] Under WLTP testing, claimed electric range is 300 km (186 mi) and 355 km (221 mi) respectively.[8] The onboard charger accepts AC power at up to 11 kW, while DC fast charging is supported at up to 120 kW, at which rate either battery can recharge from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes.[6]

Specifications[9][10]
Battery Years Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
(official)		 Top speed Range (claimed)
42 kWh
(Standard Range)		 2024–present 71.1 kW (97 PS; 95 hp) 147 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) 11.7 s 140 km/h (87 mph) 300 km (186 mi) (WLTP)
49 kWh
(Long Range)		 84.5 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) 10.6 s 150 km/h (93 mph) 355 km (221 mi) (WLTP)
315 km (196 mi) (South Korea)

Markets

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Australia

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The Inster was launched in Australia on 16 April 2025, available in three variants: Standard Range (42 kWh), Extended Range (49 kWh), and Cross.[11]

Europe

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The Inster debuted in Europe in January 2025 at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show.[12] European sales totalled 450 units in 2024.[13] In 2025, sales totaled 10,091 units in Germany alone.[14]

Japan

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On 8 November 2024, Hyundai Mobility Japan announced the launch of the Inster in the spring of 2025.[15] The Inster was unveiled at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon in three variants: Casual, Active, and Lounge.[16] The Inster Cross was launched in Japan on 8 August 2025.[17]

Taiwan

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The Inster was launched in Taiwan on 6 November 2025, with three variants: EV400-A (42 kWh), EV400-B (42 kWh), and EV450 (49 kWh).[18]

Safety

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Euro NCAP

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Euro NCAP test results
Hyundai Inster (2025)[19]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 28.3 70%
Child occupant: 40.1 81%
Pedestrian: 44.2 70%
Safety assist: 12.1 67%

ANCAP

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ANCAP test results
Hyundai Inster
(2025, aligned with Euro NCAP)[20]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 27.33 70%
Child occupant: 41.10 83%
Pedestrian: 44.24 70%
Safety assist: 12.58 69%

Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Hyundai Motor names battery sources as EV fire concerns grow". news.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  2. ↑ Moldrich, Curtis (2024-06-27). "Hyundai Inster EV: new A-segment EV goes small on price, big on innovation". Car Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. 1 2 Pappas, Thanos (2024-06-27). "New Hyundai Inster Is A Tiny Electric Crossover For The Masses". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  4. 1 2 3 Park, Jin-woo; Park, Su-hyeon (February 27, 2024). "Exclusive: Hyundai set to introduce Casper EV in Japan by 2025". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ↑ Kim, Jae-Fu (March 14, 2024). "Hyundai to bring Casper EV to Japan, premium Genesis cars to India". The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Misoyannis, Alex (27 June 2024). "2025 Hyundai Inster detailed: Budget-priced electric car coming to Australia to take on Chinese rivals". Drive. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  7. ↑ Dnistran, Iulian (February 6, 2024). "Sub-$22,000 Hyundai Casper EV Heads To Europe Because Of Course It Does". Inside EVs. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  8. ↑ Mulach, Jordan (2024-06-27). "2025 Hyundai Inster: Electric city car coming to Australia". CarExpert. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  9. ↑ "Casper Electric Catalog". Hyundai. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
  10. ↑ Lopez, Jose Antonio (27 June 2024). "Hyundai Unveils INSTER Small EV SUV". The Korean Car Blog.
  11. ↑ Stopford, William (2025-04-16). "2025 Hyundai Inster price and specs: Sub-$40k entry for baby EV". CarExpert. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  12. ↑ Johnson, Peter (2025-01-29). "Hyundai's new $25,000 Inster EV will help double electric car sales in Europe this year". Electrek. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  13. ↑ "Sales Results | IR Resources | IR - Hyundai Worldwide". hyundai.com.
  14. ↑ "Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Marken und Modellreihen" (in German). 2026-09-01. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
  15. ↑ "ヒョンデのコンパクトEVインスター、日本導入を正式発表…2025年春". レスポンス. Response. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
  16. ↑ "HPM日本の軽に挑戦？スモールEVインスターをヒョンデが発表…東京オートサロン2025". Response (in Japanese). 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
  17. ↑ "HPM Resmi Luncurkan Inster Cross Di Jepang". PR Times (in Japanese). 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
  18. ↑ [U-EV]3車型編成正式售價94.9萬元起、預計2026年1月交車，Hyundai Inster國內正式發表 [The Hyundai Inster has been officially launched in Taiwan, with a starting price of NT$949,000 for the three-variant lineup and expected deliveries in January 2026]. U-CAR汽車網站 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  19. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/hyundai/inster/55584
  20. ↑ "ANCAP results for Hyundai Inster". Ancap.com.au. 2025.
  21. ↑ 규빈, 홍 (17 April 2025). 기아 EV3, '세계 올해의 차' 선정...현대차그룹 4년 연속 수상 [Kia EV3 named 'World Car of the Year'...Hyundai Motor Group wins for 4th consecutive year]. Yonhap News (in Korean).
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