Hyundai INSTER 2WD Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $39,000
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
42kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
300 km
Range (WLTP)
133 Wh/km
Efficiency
11.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
10.5 kW AC / 120 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD is equipped with a 42 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The INSTER 2WD uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 42 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 40 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| Charge Power (max) | 10.5 kW |
| Charge Speed | 71 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 4 hrs 24 mins |
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Charging Times and Speeds
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD has a charging limit of 10.5 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 10.5 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 6.3 hr | - | 53 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 10.5 kW | 4.2 hr | - | 79 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 37 min | 376 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 12 min | 1128 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 5 min | 2632 km/h |
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Hyundai INSTER 2WD will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Hyundai INSTER 2WD on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $14.70.
The cost of fully charging the Hyundai INSTER 2WD at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $29.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Hyundai INSTER 2WD
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Hyundai INSTER 2WD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD can charge from 10–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Hyundai INSTER 2WD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
42 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
120 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
399 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Center
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Recommended Charge Level
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Hyundai INSTER 2WD.
Hyundai INSTER 2WD Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Hyundai INSTER 2WD currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 3.6 kW |