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Hyundai Inster
Compact Electric Car (India-bound)
Hyundai's compact electric car - on sale in UK/Europe and coming to India as a locally assembled model. Two batteries (42/49 kWh), up to 355 km range, a clever sliding four-seat cabin, V2L and full ADAS. Expected from around 12 lakh.
*Ex-showroom Price in New Delhi
Hyundai Inster EV essentials
Hyundai Inster pros and cons
Pros
- Big-car range and tech in a tiny, easy-to-park body
- Flexible four-seat cabin with sliding/reclining seats
- Fast charging (10-80% in ~30 min) for a city car
- Characterful, likeable design - including the Inster Cross
- V2L lets you power devices on the go
- India local assembly should keep pricing competitive
Cons
- Only four seats, so not a full family car
- India launch and final pricing still to be confirmed
- Range is city-friendly, not long-distance-focused
- Modest 97 bhp on the Standard Range
- Likely a premium over the Tata Punch EV
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Hyundai Inster specifications
Battery & Charging
Motor & Performance
Dimensions & Capacity
Comfort & Tech
Safety
Warranty
Features
Battery & Performance
- Two battery packs: 42 kWh (Standard) and 49 kWh (Long Range)
- Range of about 300-plus km (SR) and up to 355 km WLTP (LR)
- DC fast charging: 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes
- 11 kW AC charging: roughly 4 to 4.5 hours for a full charge
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) to power external devices
- 147 Nm of torque across the range
- India version to use localised batteries (Sriperumbudur assembly)
Comfort & Interior
- Flexible four-seat layout with sliding rear seats
- Reclining seats that fold nearly flat
- Twin 10.25-inch screens (cluster + touchscreen)
- Flat floor for extra cabin space
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Heated seats and steering wheel (spec dependent)
- Generous interior space for the footprint
- V2L socket for appliances and devices
Safety
- Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist
- Smart Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Multiple airbags
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
Hyundai Inster trims and pricing
Compare available Hyundai Inster trims, their ex-showroom prices and key configuration details.
Inster Standard Range (42 kWh)
42 kWh - 300+ km WLTP - 97 bhp
Inster Long Range (49 kWh)
49 kWh - 355 km WLTP - 115 bhp
Inster Cross (49 kWh)
49 kWh - rugged styling, unique alloys (global)
About Hyundai Inster
The Hyundai Inster is the brand’s smallest, most charming electric car – and it is headed to India as a locally assembled model that could shake up the affordable EV space. Built on the Casper city car but reworked into a proper EV, it has a boxy, pixel-light look that stands out in a sea of serious-faced electric SUVs. In Europe and the UK it is already on sale and winning small-EV comparisons; in India it is positioned as a premium rival to the Tata Punch EV.
Underneath the cute styling is a surprisingly grown-up package. There are two batteries – a 42 kWh Standard (300-plus km) and a 49 kWh Long Range (up to 355 km WLTP) – each driving a single front motor making 97 bhp and 115 bhp respectively, with 147 Nm. It is a city car first, but DC fast charging (10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes) and 11 kW home charging make it usable well beyond the city. There is even V2L to power your gadgets.
What really sets the Inster apart is the cabin. Despite the small footprint, the four seats slide, recline and fold nearly flat, the dashboard runs twin 10.25-inch screens, and you get Hyundai’s full SmartSense ADAS suite. There is also a rugged Inster Cross with chunkier bumpers and unique alloys. For India, Hyundai plans local assembly at its Sriperumbudur plant with localised batteries, targeting an expected price from around 12 lakh. Final India pricing and specification land at launch, so treat the India figures here as expected.
Trending news for Hyundai Inster
The Hyundai Inster is one of the most anticipated affordable EVs headed to India. Hyundai plans to assemble it locally at its Sriperumbudur plant, using localised batteries to keep costs down, with an expected starting price from around 12 lakh - positioning it as a premium rival to the Tata Punch EV and an upmarket alternative to the Citroen eC3 and MG Comet.
Globally, the Inster is already on sale in the UK and Europe to strong reviews, offered with 42 kWh and 49 kWh batteries (up to 355 km WLTP), V2L, fast charging and a clever sliding-seat cabin, plus a rugged Inster Cross version. For India, the final on-sale date, specification and pricing will be confirmed at launch, so the India figures here are expected rather than official.
Hyundai Inster range and performance
The Inster offers two front-wheel-drive powertrains. The 42 kWh Standard Range makes 97 bhp for over 300 km of range, while the 49 kWh Long Range makes 115 bhp and stretches to about 355 km on the WLTP cycle. Both produce 147 Nm.
Performance is city-appropriate rather than sporty: 0-100 km/h takes about 10.6 seconds in the Long Range (around 11.7 in the Standard Range), with a 150 km/h top speed. For urban and suburban use the range is more than enough, and the tiny footprint makes the Inster brilliantly easy to drive and park. Expect real-world range to sit below the WLTP figures, as always.
Hyundai Inster safety overview
The Inster comes with Hyundai's SmartSense driver-assistance suite, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control and Blind Spot Collision Warning, along with multiple airbags and ISOFIX anchors. The India-spec car has not been Bharat NCAP tested yet, so there is no official rating to quote; in Europe, check the latest Euro NCAP results, which are added over time. Final India safety equipment will be confirmed at launch.
Hyundai Inster battery and charging guide
Despite being a city car, the Inster charges quickly. On a DC fast charger, a 10 to 80 percent top-up takes about 30 minutes. At home, an 11 kW AC charger gives a full charge in roughly 4 to 4.5 hours for the Long Range (less for the Standard Range). It uses a CCS-II connector. A standout feature is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), which lets you run appliances or charge devices directly from the car's battery - handy on trips and at home.
Hyundai Inster warranty details
Hyundai is known for strong warranty packages (in the UK the Inster gets a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty). For India, expect a comparable high-voltage battery warranty of around 8 years, with full vehicle warranty terms confirmed at launch. Treat the India warranty figures here as expected until Hyundai announces the official package.
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Frequently asked questions about Hyundai Inster
When will the Hyundai Inster launch in India?
Hyundai is expected to launch the Inster in India around 2026 as a locally assembled model built at its Sriperumbudur plant. The exact on-sale date and final pricing will be confirmed at launch, so treat the India details as expected for now.
What is the range of the Hyundai Inster?
The 42 kWh Standard Range is rated at over 300 km, while the 49 kWh Long Range manages up to about 355 km on the WLTP cycle. Real-world range will be somewhat lower depending on conditions.
What is the expected price of the Hyundai Inster in India?
Industry estimates put the India starting price at around 12 lakh ex-showroom, rising for the Long Range and higher trims. This positions it as a premium rival to the Tata Punch EV. Final pricing will be confirmed at launch.
How fast does the Hyundai Inster charge?
On a DC fast charger it goes from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes. An 11 kW AC home charger gives a full charge in roughly 4 to 4.5 hours for the Long Range.
How many seats does the Hyundai Inster have?
The Inster has a clever four-seat layout - the rear seats slide and recline, and the seats fold nearly flat, giving far more flexibility than its small size suggests.
What is the Hyundai Inster Cross?
The Inster Cross is a rugged-look version with chunkier bumpers, plastic cladding and unique alloy wheels plus an exclusive colour theme. It is offered with the 49 kWh battery in global markets.
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Available colours
The Inster is offered in fun, characterful shades like Atlas White, Tomboy Khaki, Dusk Blue and Sienna Orange, while the rugged Inster Cross gets an exclusive Bijarim Khaki green-and-grey theme. India colour options will be confirmed at launch, so treat the palette here as the global range.