Hyundai INSTER 2WD specs and price
Available 2025 - CurrentFBT exempt
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD is a front-drive light car priced from $39,000 RRP, with a 42kWh NMC battery and 300km of WLTP range (an estimated 288km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$39,000RRP before on-road costs
- 300 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 42 kWh
- Battery
- 120 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 11.7 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The Hyundai INSTER 2WD costs $39,000 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 300km WLTP, or an estimated 288km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 42kWh NMC (40kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 120kW DC (10-80% in 30 minutes) and 10.5kW AC (0-100% in 4 hrs 24 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 144mm.
- Weight: 1,393kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 280L, or 1,059L with the seats folded.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 3.6kW; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the INSTER
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD is a compact urban electric vehicle with a distinctive and robust design, maximizing interior space within a small footprint. It is ideal for city dwellers, offering easy maneuverability and efficient operation for daily errands and commuting.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 42 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 40 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Front Center |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 10.5 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 4 hrs 24 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 120 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 30 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $13 (40kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 3.6 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 300 km | 133 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 288 km | 139 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 306 km | 131 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 255 km | 156 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.59 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $13 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
11.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
140 km/h
Top speed
71 kW
Power
147 Nm
Torque
Front
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3825mm x 1610mm x 1610mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 144 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,393 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 280 L / 1,059 L |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K Platform |
| Segment | Light Car |
Compare INSTER variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WDThis page | $39,000 | 300 km | 42 kWh | 11.7 s | Front |
| Extended Range | $42,500 | 355 km | 49 kWh | 10.6 s | Front |
| Cross | $45,000 | 355 km | 49 kWh | 10.6 s | Front |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
5 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
24 months / 30,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
$39,000 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 288km in mixed real-world driving, against 300km on the WLTP test.
About 4 hrs 24 mins from empty on a 10.5kW home wallbox, or about 30 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $13 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (40kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $39,000 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The Hyundai INSTER Extended Range is priced at $42,500, $3,500 more. It has 355km WLTP range vs 300km, a 49kWh battery vs 42kWh, 0-100 in 10.6s vs 11.7s. Compare all INSTER variants
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