What is the Hyundai Inster?
The Inster is a small electric car with an upright, SUV-inspired shape. Hyundai positions it between city cars and larger compact models, combining an easy-to-manoeuvre footprint with a flexible cabin. Pixel-style lights give it a distinctive look, and the seats can fold flat to make better use of the interior.
The Inster is part of Hyundai’s electric-car range, alongside the IONIQ models. Its first generation, code AX1, began in 2024.
Engines and power
Every listed Inster is electric. In EU registration figures, power ranges from 24 kW (33 PS) to 85 kW (116 PS). UK VCA figures cover versions from 71 kW (97 PS) to 84 kW (114 PS).
How economical is the Hyundai Inster?
The Inster has no petrol or diesel consumption figure because it is electric. EU registration figures for 2024–2025 total 29,447. The most registered versions were the 85 kW (116 PS) model in 2025, with 11,692 registrations; the 71 kW (97 PS) model, with 8,848; and the 84 kW (114 PS) model, with 7,747.
Electricity use and CO₂ figures depend on the market and test procedure, so figures from different regions should be read in their own context.
Where was the Hyundai Inster sold?
The Inster appears in EU registration figures for 2024–2025 and UK VCA figures for 2025–2026. Hyundai introduced it as a small electric car for markets including Europe, extending its range of battery-electric models.
Questions and answers
Is the Hyundai Inster electric?
Yes. The versions listed for the EU and UK are all electric.
How powerful is the Hyundai Inster?
EU-listed versions range from 24 kW (33 PS) to 85 kW (116 PS); UK versions range from 71 kW (97 PS) to 84 kW (114 PS).
When did the first-generation Inster arrive?
Its first generation, code AX1, began in 2024.