Hyundai Inster to enter compact electric car segment

Hyundai is entering the compact electric car market with the Inster, a budget-friendly model that will sit alongside the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring.

It will be the brand's smallest and cheapest electric car to date. Prices are expected to start at around £22,000.

Two powertrain options will be offered. The base car has a 42kWh battery and a 95PS motor, providing a 186-mile range.

A Long Range variant, with a 49kWh battery and a more powerful 115PS motor, promises a 217-mile range. 

Both versions support DC fast charging up to 120kW, enabling a 30-minute top up from 10%-80%.

The Inster is said to have a spacious interior, despite its compact dimensions. The front row seating provides walk-through access. All seats can be folded flat – including the driver’s seat – for increased flexibility.

It features a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and a wireless charging dock that forms part of a compact centre console.

The Inster is expected to arrive in the UK by next spring.