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Hyundai Inster
Hyundai's tiny city EV pitches Australian buyers a sub-$40k Korean alternative to the Chinese-built BYD Dolphin and MG 4. Modest performance but characterful design and clever interior packaging.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $39,000 – $45,000
- Range up to
- 360 km
- Battery up to
- 49 kWh
- 0–100
- 10.6 s
- Power
- 85 kW
- DC charge
- 120 kW
- ANCAP
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Variants and pricing
All variants of the Hyundai Inster on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Extended Range ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | $39,000 | 42 kWh | 327 km | 71 kW | 11.7 s | 120 kW | FWD |
| Extended Range | $42,500 | 49 kWh | 360 km | 85 kW | 10.6 s | 120 kW | FWD |
| Cross | $45,000 | 49 kWh | 360 km | 85 kW | 10.6 s | 120 kW | FWD |
Verdict
Hyundai's tiny city EV pitches Australian buyers a sub-$40k Korean alternative to the Chinese-built BYD Dolphin and MG 4. Modest performance but characterful design and clever interior packaging.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ One of the cheapest Korean EVs in Australia
- ✓ Quick DC charging for the class (120 kW peak)
- ✓ Configurable interior with sliding rear seats
What we don't
- ✕ Slow 0–100 even by city-EV standards
- ✕ Shorter battery warranty (100,000 km vs 160,000 km on Kona)
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested at launch
Best for
- City singles
- Second cars
- P-platers
Compare the Hyundai Inster
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 85 kW
- Motor torque
- 147 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.6 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 49 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 360 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 120 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 30 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 3,825 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,575 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,580 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 280 L
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $39,000
- Built in
- South Korea
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
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