There’s a new electric crossover in Europe: the Hyundai Inster, which is also one of the cheapest electric cars in Scandinavia.
You maybe have seen it already in South Korea, where it debuted as the Hyundai Casper, a smaller and petrol version of this urban companion. At 3.82 meters in length, the Hyundai Inster boasts a unique design, and despite its compact size, it offers spacious and tech-forward interiors. It is expected to arrive in Italy by the summer, although pricing details remain undisclosed for now.
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Hyundai Inster in a brief
The Hyundai Inster confirms that 2025 will be a truly exciting year. A victory, or at least a high score, at the next Car of the Year awards is not out of the question, with the Tannistest having taken place recently, as always, in Denmark. The Inster boasts a playful design, incorporating several elements from the Ioniq lineup, such as the Pixel-style headlight design, the steering wheel with four pixel-LEDs, and the V2L technology, which is rarely found in cars of this type. Beyond its distinctive looks, its form factor makes it a true K-car, fully functional for transporting various items. All of this is combined with solid range performance: 355 km on the WLTP cycle, placing it among the top electric city cars in this regard. I’m sure Hyundai will also offer promotions to make it even more appealing.
Prices in Scandinavia
Prices for scandinavian markets will be revealed soon. In Denmark, the Hyundai Inster is expected to cost ca. 175.000 DKK, while in the other European countries you can find it for less than 25.000 €.
Exterior Design
The Hyundai Inster measures 3.82 meters in length, 1.61 meters in width, 1.57 meters in height, and features a 2.58-meter wheelbase—almost matching vehicles from a higher segment. This, of course, benefits the interior space.
While its proportions mirror the Casper, the Inster brings new elements to the table. The upper pixel lights are borrowed from the Ioniq lineup, while the round headlamps below give the vehicle a distinctive and bold personality.
But the Inster isn’t just a copy-paste job. Like its Japanese counterpart, the Inster’s design optimizes interior space, balancing room for passengers and cargo. The rear is highlighted by an LED light strip with a kaleidoscopic effect, adding a modern touch.
Interior Layout
Can 3.82 meters comfortably fit four adults and some luggage? Yes, they can! I if space is organized smartly, as is the case with the Hyundai Inster. It offers a 238-liter trunk capacity, which can expand to 351 liters by sliding the rear bench forward. These compact car figures don’t come at the expense of rear passenger comfort, provided they aren’t towering basketball players. Folding down the rear seats creates a flat loading area with 1,059 liters of storage.
The interior’s space efficiency is commendable, featuring seatback attachments for tablets or other items, turning the space into a versatile mobile office or family-friendly car. While the plastics are rigid to keep costs down, the overall quality is solid. The tech inside shines brightly, with a 10.25-inch digital dashboard and an infotainment screen of the same size, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, although only via a wired connection.
Physical buttons for climate control, heated seats, and a parking camera are housed on the lower part of the dashboard, offering a rich array of features. This includes a wireless smartphone charger and various power outlets—12V and USB Type-C.
One of the standout features is the steering wheel, which doesn’t sport the usual Hyundai logo but instead has four LED lights at its center. Buttons on the spokes manage the digital dashboard and various driver assistance systems.
Powertrain and Technology
Built on the extended and modified platform of the Casper, the Hyundai Inster is fully electric, forgoing the 1.0-liter turbo engine found in the South Korean version. Instead, two electric powertrains are offered: a 97-horsepower version with 147 Nm of torque and a 42 kWh battery, and a more powerful 115-horsepower option with a 49 kWh battery, capable of range of 355 km.
The onboard charger supports up to 11 kW, while fast-charging capabilities go up to 85 kW, allowing the battery to recharge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. Additionally, the Hyundai Inster includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, enabling the battery to power external devices through a special adapter.
Despite its compact crossover size, the Inster doesn’t skimp on driver assistance technologies. It features adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking (including rear), lane-keeping assistance, blind spot collision warning, cameras, and external sensors, among other advanced safety systems.
Competitors
The A-segment of small cars has been largely abandoned by many manufacturers, but with the rise of electric vehicles, new contenders are entering the scene. Among them are the Citroën C3, measuring 4.01 meters in length and available with both electric and combustion engines, and the Fiat Grande Panda.
But there are also cheaper competitors in Europe, such as the renovated Dacia Spring (still not available in Denmark), starting at 17.900 €; or the brand new Leapmotor T03, which has taken the title of the most affordable electric car in Denmark from the e-C3.
