The 2025 Hyundai Inster has landed in Australia as the brand’s most affordable electric offering to date, with a starting price of $39,000 before on-road costs. Although competitively priced within Hyundai’s portfolio, the Inster faces stiff competition from larger and far more affordable Chinese electric vehicles (look up the BYD Dolphin), which offer more space and better range.
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Pricing and Range Options
The Hyundai Inster is offered in three distinct variants, each targeting different buyer needs—from affordability to rugged appeal. Prices listed are manufacturer list prices and exclude on-road costs.
| Variant | Price | Key Inclusions |
| Standard Range | $39,000 | Base model, city-focused electric hatch |
| Extended Range | $42,500 | Longer driving range, larger battery |
| Cross | $45,000 | Rugged design, optional sunroof or basket |
Battery, Motor & Performance Specifications
Each Hyundai Inster variant comes with its own powertrain configuration. Below is a breakdown of the battery capacity, performance output, and claimed WLTP driving range.
| Variant | Battery | Motor Output | Range (WLTP) | 0–100km/h |
| Standard Range | 42kWh | 71.1kW / 147Nm | 327km | 11.7s |
| Extended Range | 49kWh | 84.5kW / 147Nm | 360km | 10.6s |
| Cross (w/o basket) | 49kWh | 84.5kW / 147Nm | 293km | Not stated |
Designed for urban living
The Hyundai Inster’s design draws inspiration from the Hyundai Casper, blending a compact urban footprint with rugged visual cues. Key design features include short overhangs, squared wheel arches, and contrasting black trim for a distinctive city SUV look.
Off-Road-Inspired Elements
The Cross variant further enhances this with unique bumpers, embossed side sills, and roof rails, creating a more adventurous aesthetic. While not engineered for actual off-roading, the Cross model offers light off-road capability suitable for gravel or unsealed roads, aided by increased ground clearance and reinforced lower body cladding, making it suitable for weekend escapes or active urban lifestyles.
Charging times
Hyundai claims a 30-minute fast charge (10 to 80%) at a maximum 85.3 kw charging rate, requiring a 120kw DC charger to achieve this. AC charging at up to 10.5 kw is available, offering full charge times of approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, depending on the battery pack.
Equipment highlights
Interior Features
All models of the Hyundai Inster come with:
- Dual 10.25-inch digital displays
- LED projector headlights
- Wireless phone charging
- Keyless entry and start
- Adaptive cruise control with navigation
- Autonomous emergency braking with intersection awareness
- Sliding rear seats (boot space: 238l to 351l)
- Cloth upholstery using recycled PET plastic
Higher Grades Add
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Blind-spot cameras
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 360-degree camera
- Front parking sensors
- Ambient interior lighting
The rugged-styled Hyundai Inster Cross adds distinct styling and feature upgrades:
- Unique bumpers and skid plates
- Embossed side sills
- Leather-appointed interior
- Roof rails and sunroof
- Smart temperature comfort control system
Roof Basket Pack (No-Cost Option)
- Black contrast roof and pillars
- Black roof basket for added utility
Safety equipment
The Hyundai Inster is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, although it is yet to be tested by ANCAP and does not have a vehicle safety rating of now.
Following are the safety features of the Hyundai Inster:
- Front and rear autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Safety Exit Warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Highway Driving Assist 1.5 (adaptive cruise and lane centring)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert
Hyundai Inster rivals
While Hyundai pitches the Inster as its most affordable EV, it enters a segment already populated with competitively priced options. The BYD Dolphin Dynamic ($29,990), MG 4 ($36,990), and GWM Ora Standard Range ($33,990) offer more space and longer ranges at lower price points.
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