Hyundai has sent out some teaser images of its upcoming new city EV, confirmed to be called the Inster, which is expected to go on sale in Australia at some point.
The new model will be unveiled at the Busan International Mobility Show from June 27. It is described as being a “robust yet compact” SUV, featuring a number of distinct highlights such as pixel lighting and signature halo-style LED daytime running lights.
Its name, Inster, is derived from ‘intimate’ and innovative’, while also coming in as an evolution of the Korea-only Casper (petrol) model which has been out since 2021. It promises to set new standards in terms of driving range, technology and safety for the micro class.
Speaking of range, Hyundai has confirmed the Inster will offer a range of up to 355km on the WLTP cycle. Well, it officially says that is the projected range so the final figure might be slightly different. But even so, that’s decent.
Similar rivals like the Fiat 500e only offer around 320km, and the Abarth 500e only offers 253km – although that’s more of a hot hatch. The MINI Cooper E Classic offers a range of 305km.
We spotted prototypes of the Inster testing in Australia earlier this year. Two prototypes were seen driving in North Sydney, showcasing cute proportions and a slightly raised profile. The vehicles were left-hand drive but were properly registered with NSW plates. This suggests to us that it will go on sale in Australia.
The new model is expected to come in as one of the most affordable EVs in its class, likely undercutting vehicles such as that Fiat 500e which starts from around $56,000, and the cheapest MINI Cooper E that starts from $54k.
More details will be revealed later this month, including full specs and any potential details regarding the Australian market.
