New Hyundai Inster Charges In As Brand’s Cheapest EV
The new Inster is based heavily on the Casper currently sold in Korea and is rumored to be priced under €20,000 / $21,500
June 10, 2024 at 19:30
- The new Hyundai Inster will be sold in several markets around the world.
- Teasers of the new model indicate it’s slightly larger than the Casper on which it’s based.
- While pricing details remain uncertain, it will be Hyundai’s cheapest EV.
Hyundai has teased its first A-segment subcompact electric vehicle, the Inster, ahead of its unveiling at the Korea’s Busan International Mobility Show in late June.
The new model is heavily based on the Korean-only Casper, so much so that it’ll be badged as the Casper Electric in Korea, but known as the Inster in global markets. Hyundai says the name is derived from ‘intimate’ and ‘innovative’ and claims the new EV “will set new standards in terms of driving range, technology, and safety features, redefining what buyers can expect from a vehicle in this class.”
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Given that the model is based on the Casper, it is unsurprising that it shares much of its overall shape with the tiny crossover. Circular LED daytime running lights are visible up front, while pixel-graphic turn signals also catch the eye. The Inster also appears slightly larger than the Casper, although we won’t know until it’s fully revealed in three weeks from now.
The teasers show the Inster’s charging port up front, and it can also be seen sitting on a set of intriguing four-spoke wheels. Like the Casper, it has blacked-out fenders, and the tiny EV has been previewed with a set of roof rails.
While the new model’s overall shape is similar to the Casper, numerous tweaks have also been made to the rear. For example, the LED taillights have been redesigned and now feature a simpler pixel design like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. A large ‘Inster’ badge can also be seen on the tailgate.
Hyundai hasn’t released any photos of the Inster’s interior, but spy shots show it will borrow many elements from the Casper, including a digital instrument cluster, a large central infotainment screen, and a chunky three-spoke steering wheel.
Recent reports claim that Hyundai is targeting a sub-€20,000 (~$21,500) price tag for the Inster, easily making it the brand’s cheapest EV. The car will be driven by an integrated drive module sourced from BorgWarner, although power details aren’t known. Hyundai has also yet to provide details about the car’s battery pack and driving range.
Stay tuned to Carscoops in the coming weeks as we get closer to the Inster’s unveiling.
