Hyundai's first small electric SUV has officially received a new “outdoor-focused” variant. The Hyundai Inster EV Cross starts at just $35,000 (£28,745) in the UK and offers more style and features for new adventures. Check out the new electric vehicle below.
Hyundai Inster EV UK prices and specifications
Hyundai introduced the Inster EV, its first small electric SUV, last June. It is the European version of the Casper Electric sold in Korea.
The small electric SUV starts at 27.4 million won, which is almost $19,000 in Korea. With incentives, Hyundai's Casper Electric can be purchased for about $7,000 (10 million won). With a low starting price, the small electric SUV has already become a bestseller in Hyundai's home market.
In Europe, the Inster EV starts at around $27,000 (25,000 euros). To spice up the lineup, Hyundai introduced a new Inster EV Cross in October.
Hyundai announced that prices for the new Off-Road Cross trim will start at just £28,745 ($35,000) in the UK. That's £2,000 ($2,500) more than the Inster 02. The tough new electric city SUV is designed with additional interior and exterior design elements for all your “mini adventures.”
Get to know the adventurous new variant
Hyundai added 17-inch alloy wheels, a striking new front and rear bumper, exclusive side skirts and black trim, full-surface LED headlights, roof rails and more.
Inside, the electric SUV features two 10.25-inch driver displays and infotainment screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Hyundai's outdoor-ready electric vehicle has a WLTP range of up to 223 miles and is powered by a 49 kWh battery pack. All models are equipped with a battery heating system and a heat pump to optimize range and charging times. Despite its robust design, the variant is not offered with all-wheel drive. A single front motor produces 115 hp (85.5 kW) and 108 lb-ft of torque for a 0-62 mph sprint in 10.6 seconds.
The new Inster EV Cross is available in exclusive colors including a cool new Amazon Green Matte. Inside, it features a unique gray fabric and lime yellow accent trim.
You will receive the Natural Ivory color free of charge. Other color options, including Atlas White (£300), Abyss Black (£600), Aero Silver Matte (£800) and Amazonas Green Matte (£800), cost extra.
Ashley Andrew, president of Hyundai and Genesis UK, says the new Cross model “only increases the versatility and appeal” of the Inster EV. Andrew adds that it “continues to underline Hyundai’s position as an industry leader in electrification.”
| Hyundai Inster EV Cross options | Selling price |
| Natural ivory | £28,745 ($35,000) |
| Atlas white | +£300 |
| Abyssal black | +£600 |
| Aerosilver (matt) | +£800 |
| Amazon Green (Matte) | +£800 |
Hyundai's Inster EV Cross is now available to order in the UK. It is expected to arrive at dealers from May.
The adventurous new variant follows Hyundai's launch of the Inster EV in Japan last week. Priced from just 2,849,000 yen, or around $18,000, the Inster is Hyundai's cheapest electric vehicle in Japan. It will challenge Toyota, Nissan and Honda on home soil.
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