Hyundai INSTER Cross Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $45,000
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
49kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
355 km
Range (WLTP)
130 Wh/km
Efficiency
10.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
10.5 kW AC / 120 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Hyundai INSTER Cross Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Hyundai INSTER Cross is equipped with a 49 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 Cross uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 49 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 46 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 10.5 kW |
| Charge Speed | 73 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 5 hrs 12 mins |
Hyundai INSTER Cross Charging Times and Speeds
The Hyundai INSTER Cross 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 | 7.4 hr | - | 54 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 10.5 kW | 4.9 hr | - | 81 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 43 min | 385 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 14 min | 1154 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 6 min | 2692 km/h |
Hyundai INSTER Cross Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Hyundai INSTER Cross 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 Cross on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $17.15.
The cost of fully charging the Hyundai INSTER Cross at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $34.30.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Hyundai INSTER Cross
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Hyundai INSTER Cross via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Hyundai INSTER Cross Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Hyundai INSTER Cross 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 Cross via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
49 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
120 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
472 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Hyundai INSTER Cross Recommended Charge Level
The Hyundai INSTER Cross 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 Cross.
Hyundai INSTER Cross Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Hyundai INSTER Cross 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 |