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Small electric car. Surprisingly big personality.
The Hyundai INSTER is designed to make electric driving easy, practical and fun.
As Hyundai's smallest electric vehicle, its compact dimensions make it ideal for busy streets, tight parking spaces and everyday urban driving.
But don't mistake small for basic.
Inside, clever packaging, a flat EV floor and highly flexible seating create an impressive amount of usable space for such a compact car.
Add up to 229 miles of WLTP electric range, advanced driver-assistance technology and even Vehicle-to-Load capability, and the INSTER packs a remarkable amount into a very small footprint.
The INSTER gives you a choice of two battery sizes depending on model.
The 42kWh battery provides an accessible introduction to electric driving and is particularly well suited to shorter everyday journeys, commuting and urban use.
Its electric motor produces 97PS, delivering smooth and responsive performance without the noise or conventional gear changes of a petrol car.
Choose the 49kWh Long Range battery and maximum power increases to 115PS, while electric range can reach up to 229 miles WLTP when fitted with 15-inch wheels.
That extra range makes the INSTER much more than simply a city runabout.
It has the flexibility to comfortably handle everyday driving while giving you greater confidence when travelling further afield.
A small electric car doesn't necessarily mean a small driving range.
With the 49kWh Long Range battery and 15-inch alloy wheels, the INSTER can provide up to 229 miles of WLTP electric range.
That's plenty for the daily commute, shopping trips and local journeys – while also making longer trips perfectly realistic.
As with all electric vehicles, actual range will vary depending on factors including temperature, driving style, speed and use of heating or air conditioning.
But for a car this compact, more than 200 miles of official electric range is seriously useful.
For many owners, the easiest way to charge the INSTER will be at home.
Connect it to a compatible home wallbox overnight and you can start the following day ready for your journeys.
When you're away from home, DC rapid charging gives you the flexibility to add energy during longer trips.
The INSTER also features a battery heater and heat pump on INSTER 01, helping improve efficiency and prepare the battery in colder conditions.
The INSTER offers Hyundai's clever i-PEDAL technology.
Select i-PEDAL mode and you can accelerate, slow down and bring the car to a complete stop using primarily the accelerator pedal.
Lift your foot and regenerative braking slows the car while recovering energy that would otherwise be lost.
It's particularly convenient in busy stop-start urban traffic – exactly the environment where a compact electric car like INSTER is most at home.
The INSTER sits between a traditional city car and larger supermini.
That gives it an interesting combination of easy-to-manage exterior dimensions and surprisingly useful interior space.
Its high-roof, SUV-inspired shape creates good headroom, while the dedicated electric platform provides a flat floor.
Unlike many small cars, the INSTER has been designed to make its interior incredibly flexible.
The result is a little EV that can adapt surprisingly well when your plans change.
The INSTER is a four-seat electric car.
And those four seats have been designed to do considerably more than simply carry passengers.
Depending on specification, the rear seats can slide forwards and backwards by up to 16cm, allowing you to choose between additional passenger room and greater luggage capacity.
The rear seats can also recline.
Higher specification models take flexibility even further, with the front seats capable of folding flat too.
Need to carry something unusually long?
The INSTER may surprise you.
Sliding rear seats mean the INSTER's luggage compartment can change according to what you need to carry.
With the rear seats positioned for maximum passenger room, there's 238 litres of boot space.
Slide them forwards and luggage capacity increases to 351 litres.
That means you can prioritise passenger comfort one day and luggage capacity the next.
For such a compact electric car, that's a very clever use of space.
The INSTER doesn't look like a conventional small city car.
Its upright proportions, pronounced wheelarches and SUV-inspired styling give it a much stronger presence than its compact dimensions might suggest.
Hyundai's distinctive Parametric Pixel lighting adds a futuristic touch and provides a visual connection with larger models in the IONIQ electric range.
Circular LED lighting elements and playful design details give the INSTER plenty of personality.
It's small enough to squeeze into tight parking spaces – but distinctive enough that you're unlikely to lose it in the car park.
The INSTER may be compact, but its technology certainly isn't.
Even the INSTER 01 includes both a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system.
Depending on specification, technology includes:
It's the sort of equipment you might expect to find in a considerably larger car.
Here's something you probably wouldn't expect from a little electric city car.
The INSTER is available with Vehicle-to-Load – V2L – capability.
Using energy stored in the high-voltage battery, V2L can supply up to 3.6kW of power to compatible external electrical equipment.
That could mean charging a laptop, powering camping equipment or even charging an electric bike.
An interior 220V socket also allows compatible devices to be powered directly from the car.
Small car.
Rather substantial power bank.
The current INSTER range consists of INSTER 01, INSTER 02 and INSTER Cross.
INSTER 01 provides an impressively equipped introduction to the range and is available with 42kWh and 49kWh battery options.
Highlights include:
It's an excellent choice if affordability, range and everyday EV practicality are your main priorities.
INSTER 02 builds on 01 with additional comfort, flexibility and exterior technology.
Highlights include:
For many buyers, INSTER 02 could provide the sweet spot in the range – particularly if you value the additional seating flexibility.
Want your little electric city car to look ready for an expedition?
Meet INSTER Cross.
Based on the 49kWh Long Range model, Cross adds more rugged styling and additional technology.
Highlights include:
It retains the compact dimensions and clever practicality of the regular INSTER but adds a noticeably more adventurous personality.
Mechanically, the two are closely related.
The difference is primarily about style, equipment and personality.
The regular INSTER has a clean, playful urban appearance and offers the widest choice of specifications and batteries.
The INSTER Cross takes that formula and adds tougher SUV-inspired styling, unique 17-inch wheels, roof rails and additional equipment.
Its 49kWh battery provides up to 223 miles of WLTP range.
If you're primarily looking for a clever little electric city car, INSTER makes perfect sense.
If you like the idea of something a little more rugged and distinctive, Cross is the one to look at.
Both are fully electric Hyundais, but they cater for quite different needs.
The INSTER is Hyundai's smallest EV.
Its compact dimensions make it particularly easy to drive and park around town, while up to 229 miles of range means it isn't restricted to purely urban journeys.
The KONA Electric is the larger and more powerful option, providing five seats, additional luggage and passenger space and up to 319 miles of WLTP range.
If you don't need a larger family car, the INSTER's compact dimensions could be a real advantage.
If you regularly carry five people, need more luggage capacity or travel longer distances, KONA Electric may be the better fit.
We think it makes a very strong case.
Its compact dimensions make it easy to drive, while an automatic electric powertrain means there are no conventional gears to worry about.
With up to 229 miles of WLTP range, it also provides considerably more flexibility than you might expect from a small EV.
If you can charge at home, much of your everyday charging can simply happen overnight.
And when you do travel further, public rapid charging provides the flexibility to top up along the way.
For drivers making their first move into electric motoring, the INSTER keeps things refreshingly simple.
Compact dimensions don't mean compromising on safety technology.
The INSTER offers an impressive range of Hyundai SmartSense driver-assistance systems.
Depending on specification, these include:
The result is a small car with a surprisingly big collection of safety and driver-support technology.
Every new Hyundai INSTER comes with Hyundai's 5-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Its high-voltage battery is also covered by Hyundai's 8-year battery warranty, providing additional long-term reassurance when making the switch to electric.
Compact, clever and full of personality, the Hyundai INSTER proves you don't need a large car to enjoy useful electric range and advanced technology.
Choose from 42kWh and 49kWh batteries, with up to 229 miles of WLTP electric range, flexible four-seat accommodation and clever features including i-PEDAL and available Vehicle-to-Load capability.
With INSTER 01, INSTER 02 and INSTER Cross to choose from, there's an INSTER for everything from everyday urban driving to slightly bigger adventures.
Visit Tates Hyundai Brighton to discover the Hyundai INSTER, explore our latest electric car offers or book your test drive today.
More and more motorists are choosing to drive electric and hybrid vehicles. As such, you’ll find plenty of charging points available across the UK, whether you’re in town, at work, or on the motorway.
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at home is simple. You can either use a standard three-pin socket, or invest in a wallbox. The wallbox is a much faster solution, cutting charge times down by several hours. And with manufacturer deals or government incentives often available on wallboxes, it’s a cost-effective option too.
Many workplaces are starting to provide rapid-charging facilities for employees’ vehicles. Indeed, government help is available for businesses, such as the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which is provided by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEZ). If your workplace doesn’t yet have rapid charging, you can plug into a three-pin socket.