Electric Vehicles

New Hyundai Inster Small Electric SUVBased on the Casper, Hyundai Inster is expected to be offered in two variants with range of up to 355 kmLast month, Hyundai unveiled the Inster EV at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. It will be launched first in its home market, followed by Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. India launch of Inster EV is expected in the second half of 2026.Hyundai Inster EV – Key detailsIn India, Inster EV will be launched in a compact SUV format. This model is codenamed HE1i. It will be underpinned by a born-electric car platform, derived from Hyundai’s affordable E-GMP (K) platform. It is to note that before HE1i is launched in India in 2026, Hyundai will be introducing the Creta EV in 2025. The latter will be utilizing an ICE-derived electric vehicle architecture.Hyundai Inster InteriorInster EV is based on the Casper, a crossover city car, available in select overseas markets. Hyundai has plans to manufacture the Inster EV at its Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu. Dimensionally, Inster small SUV is 230 mm longer than the Casper. Wheelbase has been extended by 180 mm to accommodate a decent sized battery pack. Inster is 3,825 mm long, which is slightly smaller in comparison to 3,857 mm long Tata Punch. Citroen eC3 is the longest in the group, at 3,981 mm.Hyundai Inster EV – Performance, rangeFor international markets, Hyundai is offering a Standard and a Long-Range variant of Inster. These will be equipped with 42 kWh and 49 kWh battery packs, respectively. The electric motor on the Standard variant churns out 97 hp, whereas the long-range variant delivers 115 hp. Torque output of 147 Nm is the same for both variants. WLTP certified range is 300 km and 355 km, respectively. It is expected that the Indian-spec version will be getting the same options.Hyundai Inster RearTo effectively compete with rivals like Tata Punch EV, Hyundai Inster will be equipped with a comprehensive range of features. Some of the key highlights include dual 10.25-inch screens, 360° surround view camera, auto climate control and blind spot monitoring. A comprehensive range of ADAS features will be available.Hyundai Inster e-SUVHyundai EV roadmap for IndiaProduction of around 90,000 units per annum is targeted initially. It includes 26,000 units of Creta EV and 65,000 units of the compact electric SUV. A significant percentage of these will be exported, especially the smaller SUV. Hyundai has allocated Rs 20,000 crore for developing EVs for the Indian market. The company has plans to build a strong EV portfolio over the next 8 years. Some of the products being evaluated include EV models derived from Venue and Grand i10 Nios.For developing EVs for India, Hyundai will be utilizing the expertise of its South Korean parent company. In Korea, Hyundai has a diversified portfolio of EVs, hybrid cars, plug-in-hybrids, fuel-cell EVs and mild-hybrid EVs. In the entry-level EV segment, Hyundai’s primary opponent will be Tata Motors. The latter has a strong EV portfolio, comprising popular cars such as Punch EV, Tiago EV, Tigor EV and Nexon EV.Source More

Hyundai Inster Electric SUV WalkaroundAs of now, Hyundai Inter launch date is still in the blur and the company is yet to reveal intended markets along with future sporty versionsKia and Hyundai is on the offensive when it comes to launching new electric vehicles. Apart from their global EVs with high-volt architecture (EV lineup for Kia and Ioniq for Hyundai), both companies have made rapid advances in low-voltage architecture EVs as well. The latest of the latter, is Hyundai Inster and here’s a walkaround of this vehicle from Fully Charged Show.Hyundai Inster Detailed WalkaroundHyundai Inster Detailed WalkaroundTeased early last month, Hyundai took the veil off its new Inster EV late last month. This is an electric version of Casper ICE vehicle that is sold exclusively in South Korea as of now. The recently debuted Inster is not launched yet and the intended markets are currently unknown.Hyundai Inster RearAccording to Hyundai, Inster name is inspired by the words ‘Innovate’ and ‘Intimate’ and fused with Casper. The video from Fully Charged Show demonstrates the exterior and interior highlights of this new Inster. This mainstream affordable electric offering carries a friendly design that should appeal to the masses.On the outside, Inster’s overall silhouette has been carried over from the Casper with subtle design changes. Especially at the front and rear, Inster now carries a lot of Pixel-inspired design attributes seen on more expensive Ioniq models. We can see pixel-effect LED turn indicators and the same pixel effect is in tail light signature too.[embedded content]Other notable attributes on the outside are round headlights with crosshair-like LED DRL signature, front charging port, thick B and C Pillars, swanky 17-inch alloy wheels, muscular side profile with sharp lines and wide haunches, along with crossover elements like roof rails, chunky body cladding, faux skid plates and the likes.Modern interiorsWe know Inster gained some length over Casper. More important gain is in the wheelbase. At 2,580 mm, Inster’s wheelbase unlocks a lot of interior room and the tall-boy design certainly helps in carving headroom. Boot space is a decent 280L. But with the optional sliding seats, boot space can be expanded to 351L!Hyundai Inster BootInteriors look a lot more upmarket and sophisticated, especially compared to other Hyundai’s of this size. New steering wheel gets the 4-dot logo, which reads H in Morse Code. As it doesn’t have a transmission tunnel and a center console, Hyundai is offering a front bench. Gear selector is on the steering column and looks similar to the one we saw on India-spec Creta EV.There are two 10.2-inch screens (one for infotainment, one for instrumentation), front ventilated seats, soothing pastel colour theme, single-pane sunroof, physical auto climate controls, funky seat upholstery, ambient lighting and more.Hyundai Inster InteriorPowertrain-wise, Hyundai Inster offers a 42 kWh and 49 kWh battery options that are mated to 97 PS and 115 PS electric motors respectively. Range is 300 km for smaller battery and 355 km for the larger battery variant. Hyundai is offering 11 kW AC charging as standard and 125 kW DC charging.Also read – Sporty N and N Line versions of Hyundai Inster Rendered More

Hyundai Inster N And N Line RendersHyundai Inster N is less likely to be a possibility owing to cheaper and less performant battery and motor used, along with low voltage architectureHyundai recently unveiled the Inster and it has been making a lot of buzz globally. This electric car has incredible potential to be a global phenomenon. Albeit, not for performance side of things, as it is more of a sensible EV. However, that doesn’t stop enthusiasts from craving a performance version of it. Here’s how Inster N would look like if it ever launched.Hyundai Inster N RenderedIf we take a look at Hyundai’s portfolio, the company loves to carve sportier versions of their standard cars and call them N Line. These are more show and less go when compared to their standard counterparts. However, they are quite popular and draw in a lot of buyers owing to their sporty appearance.A step up from N Line is Hyundai’s full-fledged race-bred N vehicles. These are proper high-performance vehicles and appeal to purists and speed junkies. Hyundai offers N versions starting from i20 N, i30 N, i30 Fastback N, Kona N, Veloster N, Elantra N and the most powerful of them all, Ioniq 5 N.When Hyundai Inster was unveiled, enthusiasts might have begun to crave an N version of it that would be positioned below Ioniq 5 N as the company’s most affordable electric N model. In that light, we can see a new render that perfectly fits this very bill.Hyundai Inster N High Performance Version RenderThere is a vastly sportier front fascia with Inster N render. Lower bumper has been blacked out and there is more ventilation than standard car. Maybe there is a massive diffuser running underneath. There is a massive front bumper lip with red accents and a N badge painted right into the lower grill.At the sides, Inster N loses roof rails and gets massive wheels with low-profile tyres. These alloys look like they are forged, for lightness. Side body claddings get red highlights along with a pronounced skirt. Red brake callipers, multiple N brandings and a darker tint of Performance Matte Blue shade seen on Ioniq 5 N.Inster N LineWhen compared to Inster N, Hyundai Inster N Line render appears a lot more sober. But also, a lot more realistic and a lot more probable to launch. Since N Line versions have no real performance upgrades, Inster N Line render gets roof rails and less flashy exteriors. For starters, the grill is a lot less wilder than N, but retains sporty character over standard Inster.Hyundai Inster N Line RenderWheels still get N badging, but are smaller in size and less flamboyant. Tyres gain some profile for a cushy ride on the road. Front bumper is fuller and side skirts are not needed anymore. Where performance is concerned, Inster N Line would gain a slight up-tune over standard version for marketing sake along with a slightly sportier steering and suspension setup.Hyundai has revealed key specs of its upcoming Inster EV. For starters, it is an electrified version of Casper. But the dimensions are larger than Casper. Inster EV measures 3,825 mm in length, 1,610 mm in width, 1,575 mm in width and has a 2,580 mm long wheelbase. Battery options include 42 kWh and 49 kWh capacities with range up to 300 km and 355 km respectively. Single motor has up to 115 PS power and 147 Nm torque.2024 Hyundai Inster EVSource More