2026 Hyundai Inster Price, Specs and Range

What is it?

The Inster is Hyundai's smallest electric car for Australia, a 3.8 metre city EV built on a dedicated platform shared with the Kia Casper Electric in other markets. Two variants at launch, 280 L boot, sliding rear seats and folding front passenger seat, and the cheapest new EV price floor on sale here.

The lineup runs from Standard Range at $39,000 plus on-roads, through to Extended Range at $42,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

Cheapest new EV on sale in Australia from a mainstream brand. 3.8 metre length makes city parking and tight streets easy. Sliding and folding rear seats plus a folding front passenger seat. V2L output of 3.6 kW from a sub-$45k car. Hyundai 7-year warranty plus 8-year battery cover.

Standard Range 327 km WLTP is not enough for regular intercity trips. 85 kW Extended Range still feels modest at highway speed. 280 L boot is small even by city-car standards. Pricing is plus on-road costs so the real drive-away figure pushes past $42,000.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the Inster?

Reasons to buy

Cheapest new EV on sale in Australia from a mainstream brand. 3.8 metre length makes city parking and tight streets easy. Sliding and folding rear seats plus a folding front passenger seat. V2L output of 3.6 kW from a sub-$45k car. Hyundai 7-year warranty plus 8-year battery cover.
Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years.
280 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

Standard Range 327 km WLTP is not enough for regular intercity trips. 85 kW Extended Range still feels modest at highway speed. 280 L boot is small even by city-car standards. Pricing is plus on-road costs so the real drive-away figure pushes past $42,000.
You want a cheaper EV (BYD Dolphin from $29,990 drive-away, MG MG4 from $30,990), a bigger boot than 280 L, or more range than 360 km WLTP for regular intercity trips.
Extended Range is the variant that makes sense, 360 km of WLTP range and a real motor for an extra $3,500 over Standard Range. As a second car or city-only commuter it is the most rational small EV in showrooms.
Top trim climbs to $42,500 plus on-roads.

Who it suits

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City drivers

Tidy footprint, easy parking

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Budget

Sharp entry pricing

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EV first-timers

Charge at home, skip the servo

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Commuters

Daily driver, low fuss

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: Cheapest new EV on sale in Australia from a mainstream brand. 3.8 metre length makes city parking and tight streets easy. Sliding and folding rear seats plus a folding front passenger seat. V2L output of 3.6 kW from a sub-$45k car. Hyundai 7-year warranty plus 8-year battery cover.
The trade-off: Standard Range 327 km WLTP is not enough for regular intercity trips. 85 kW Extended Range still feels modest at highway speed. 280 L boot is small even by city-car standards. Pricing is plus on-road costs so the real drive-away figure pushes past $42,000.
Check before you buy: Extended Range is the variant that makes sense, 360 km of WLTP range and a real motor for an extra $3,500 over Standard Range. As a second car or city-only commuter it is the most rational small EV in showrooms.
Best suited to: City drivers wanting easy parking and tight-street manners, first-EV buyers attracted by the low entry price and full warranty, second-car households after a cheap urban commuter, and V2L users running camping gear or e-bikes from the car.

Common questions

How much is the 2026 Hyundai Inster in Australia?

Pricing opens at $39,000 plus on-road costs for the Standard Range and $42,500 for the Extended Range. The Inster is the cheapest new EV on sale in Australia from a mainstream brand.

What is the range of the Hyundai Inster?

Standard Range claims 327 km WLTP from a 42 kWh battery. Extended Range claims 360 km WLTP from a 49 kWh battery.

Does the Hyundai Inster have V2L?

Yes. V2L output is rated at 3.6 kW via an internal and external adapter, standard across both variants. Useful for running camping gear, e-bikes or tools from the car.

What is the Hyundai Inster warranty?

7 years unlimited km on the vehicle, plus 8-year battery cover.

Hyundai Inster

What is it?

Interior and Technology

Should you buy the Inster?

Reasons to buy

Reasons to wait

The Rivals

We have not reviewed the Hyundai Inster yet.