Hyundai Inster: Hyundai's 25,000-Euro EV

Inster also – what Hyundai claims to have derived from the words "intimate" and "innovative." It is set to become the new entry-level EV of the brand and compete against Dacia Spring, Citroen eC3, and others. And against Chinese manufacturers that may also emerge.

Although specific technical details have not yet been released, the vehicle aims for a range of 355 kilometers according to the WLTP standard. For comparison: the Casper Electric, specifically for the South Korean market, is said to achieve a range of 315 kilometers according to the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. Earlier reports by Auto Daily revealed that the Casper Electric will be equipped with a 48.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which is rather generously sized for this class.

The market launch of the Hyundai Inster in Europe is still planned for the end of 2024, with an estimated entry price of around 20,000 euros. According to the platform "Motor es," there will be two drive options, with battery capacities between 40 and 50 kWh.

How does Hyundai plan to achieve this price? By using proven technology: The teaser image shows a digital instrument cluster that appears more modern than that of the petrol-powered Casper and possibly offers customizable layouts. But the layout also indicates that it uses software from the previous generation, which was already seen in the first generation Kona Electric. The new software generation "ccNC" as used in the Ioniq 6 or the current Kona Electric could be too expensive, but it isn't a necessity in this class either.