The INSTER is the EV the Australian market has been quietly waiting for: small enough to thread through Sydney, cheap enough to actually buy, and long-range enough that you don't think about it on a Saturday trip to the coast.
Hyundai has done the right things. Real charging speed (120 kW DC means a 30-minute fast charge), a sliding rear seat that doubles the boot, and an interior that doesn't feel like Hyundai cut corners to hit the price point.
The compromises are the obvious ones — only four seats, and a body shape that won't fit a family of five. But for couples, singles, and families running the INSTER as a second car, this is the new sensible choice.
The spec sheet
- Powertrain
- Single motor electric (FWD)
- Battery
- 49 kWh (Long Range) · 42 kWh (Standard)
- Power
- 84 kW (Long Range) · 71 kW (Standard)
- Torque
- 147 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.6 s (Long Range)
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
- Range (WLTP)
- 360 km (WLTP, Long Range)
- Charging
- 120 kW DC · 11 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD
- L × W × H
- 3825 × 1610 × 1575 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2580 mm
- Boot space
- 280 L (351 L max with sliding rear seat)
- Kerb weight
- 1300 kg
- Seats
- 4
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 4-star (2024)
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | from $38,990 drive-away | 42 kWh, 327 km WLTP, 71 kW front motor |
| Extended Range | from $42,500 + ORC | 49 kWh, 360 km WLTP, 84 kW front motor |
| Cross | from $45,000 + ORC | Extended Range + 17" wheels, raised ride height, rugged styling |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
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CarTell Verdict
Strongly recommended. A few minor flaws.
