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The Hyundai Inster is a fully electric SUV with 4 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran from £22,995 to £24,545, with a real-world range of about 155 to 185 miles (official WLTP 203 to 230 miles) and a 39 to 46 kWh usable battery. None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Hyundai Inster versions and prices

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Charging

The Hyundai Inster Long Range 49 kWh can rapid charge at up to 85 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 70 kW, about 29 minutes on a fast enough charger.

At home it accepts up to 11 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 7 hours for the largest battery; most top-ups take far less. Its CCS plug is on the front side, left. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.

Real-world range

For the Hyundai Inster Long Range 49 kWh, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.

Heat pump: optional. One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 193 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.

Running costs

At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the Hyundai Inster Standard Range 42 kWh would use about 2,750 kWh and cost about £602 a year to charge (6.0p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.

Work out the five-year cost against petrol

Battery, warranty and features

Battery chemistry: NMC (named by EV Database or another published source). Hyundai gives a 5-year brand warranty in our data. EV Database lists the battery warranty as 8 years or 100,000 miles; check the terms and capacity threshold for your car.

• Heat pump: No
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes, up to 3.6 kW
• Vehicle-to-grid: No
• Plug & Charge supported
• Battery architecture: 400 V
• Power: 95 hp, 0–62 mph in 11.7 s

See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.

Space, size and towing

It has 4 seats and a boot of about 280 litres (1,059 litres with the seats folded). It is 3.83 m long, 1.61 m wide and 1.57 m tall, and weighs about 1,380 kg. No towing rating is listed in our data: assume it should not tow until the manufacturer confirms.

Electric Car Grant

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list. The grant only covers eligible new pure electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the Hyundai page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Head to head: Hyundai Inster vs Renault 4 E-Tech · Hyundai Inster vs Citroën ë-C3 Aircross · Hyundai Inster vs Vauxhall Frontera Electric

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Hyundai Inster cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the Hyundai Inster ran from £22,995 to £24,545. Prices change often, so confirm with the seller.

What is the real-world range of the Hyundai Inster?

EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 155 to 185 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP 203 to 230 miles). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around 110 miles.

How long does the Hyundai Inster take to charge?

It can rapid charge at up to 85 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about 29 minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 7 hours.

How efficient is the Hyundai Inster?

EV Database estimates about 4.0 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.1 pence a mile charged at home.

Does the Hyundai Inster have a heat pump?

No heat pump is listed for this car in our data.

Is the Hyundai Inster eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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