Hyundai Inster gets €24,499 price tag in Belgium

Hyundai has commercially launched its ‘cheap’ compact EV, the Inster, in European markets, including Belgium. The Inster aims to compete with the likes of the Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda, with a sub-€25,000 price tag and a WLTP range of up to 370 km.

The Inster is the European version of the Hyundai Casper Electric, which is called the Hyundai Casper Electric in South Korea. It was first unveiled in June 2024 as the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle. At 3,825 mm, it slots in between the Dacia Spring (3,701 mm) and the Citroën ë-C3 (4,015 mm), its two most likely rivals on the European market.

Flexible interior, up to 370 km range

But what it lacks in size, the Hyundai Inster tries to make up for in modularity. The rear bench has a sliding action to switch between legroom and trunk space (280 to 351 liters), while every seat can be folded flat (as an optional extra) to transport long objects or even to transform the Inster into a micro-camper.

Two powertrain variants are available: a 97 hp/42 kWh combination, with up to 327 km of range (on the smaller 15-inch wheels), or the long range’ 115 hp/49 kWh option, which offers up to 370 km of WLTP range. The more SUV-like Inster Cross is only available with the larger battery, achieving a range of up to 360 km without the roof rack.

From €24,499, or €26,499 for the bigger battery

Pricing of the new Hyundai Inster starts at €24,499 for the entry-level Core version with the 42 kWh battery. The 49 kWh pack costs exactly €2,000 more. A better-equipped Launch Edition is also available for €25,249, but only with the smaller battery pack.

Four equipment levels (Core, Urban, Edge, and Cross) are available, not counting the Launch Edition. The most expensive Cross is available for €32,949 in Belgium.

More expensive than most rivals but better equipped

For comparison, the Dacia Spring is available for €16,990 (without any special discounts) but only manages 228 km on a charge and offers less space. The Citroën ë-C3 starts at €23,300 and achieves a range of 320 km WLTP.

The Inster does offer more standard equipment than its competitors, like a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation and smartphone mirroring. The sub-€25,000 Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is expected somewhere in 2025, with a range of around 300 km.