The Hyundai Inster has been given the tick of approval to be sold in Australia, with three variants of the electric city car expected to go on sale locally next year. Unveiled in July and due in showrooms in early 2025, the Inster is Hyundai’s electric version of its petrol-powered Casper city car, which has never been sold in Australia. Government approval documents show Hyundai has got the nod to launch the Inster in both Standard and Long Range guise, as well as the more rugged ‘Cross’ variant which has yet to be revealed.
Compared to the regular Inster, the Inster Cross is expected to be more rugged with chunkier bumpers and a slight suspension lift, in addition to different wheels and trim. Hyundai Australia has previously said it’ll arrive later than the standard model. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . In the Inster Standard Range, its front-mounted electric motor produces 71kW of power and 147Nm of torque, mated to a 42kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery which can deliver “more than 300km” of claimed driving range and runs on a 266V platform.
. Stepping up to the Long Range results in a power increase – now up to 85kW – and a larger 49kWh battery pack, capable of achieving 355km of driving range, provided the Inster is fitted with 15-inch wheels. Hyundai hasn’t yet detailed whether the Inster Cross will be based on the Standard Range, Long Ra.