SUV · 4 seats · FWD
Available to orderHyundai INSTER
Everything you need to plan life with a INSTER: 2 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 300 km
- Useable battery
- 46 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~28 min
- Efficiency
- 153 Wh/km
Pick your version
INSTER variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTER Long Range Reference | 46 kWh | 300 km | FWD | 10.6 s | €25,400 | €25,995 | £25,045 | Available |
| INSTER Standard Range | 39 kWh | 255 km | FWD | 11.7 s | €23,900 | €24,295 | £23,495 | Available |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the Hyundai INSTER charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the INSTER Long Range (46 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 70 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~4 h 50 min | ~7 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~3 h 15 min | ~11 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~3 h 15 min | ~11 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~50 kW | ~39 min | ~54 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~70 kW | ~28 min | ~76 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~70 kW | ~28 min | ~76 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a Hyundai INSTER charge?
144,123
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).
38,056
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
Hyundai INSTER specifications
Hyundai INSTER — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the Hyundai INSTER have a heat pump?
Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.
Can the Hyundai INSTER tow?
No — this model is not approved for a towbar.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
Yes — vehicle-to-load is supported, so it can run appliances or tools from the traction battery.
What battery does the Hyundai INSTER use?
The reference variant uses a NCM pack with 46 kWh of useable capacity.
Which public chargers can the Hyundai INSTER use?
The Hyundai INSTER charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Hyundai INSTER?
With its 46 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €13.80 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €27.60 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a Hyundai INSTER?
Plan around 28 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the Hyundai INSTER sustains roughly 70 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 4 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the Hyundai INSTER battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average. The INSTER uses NCM chemistry — keep daily charging near 80% to age it gently.
How much does a Hyundai INSTER battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 46 kWh pack costs roughly €4,600–€8,300 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the Hyundai INSTER to 100% every night?
Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model (NCM chemistry) — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.
Where should I stop on a long Hyundai INSTER trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Hyundai INSTER's real range (segments of roughly 240 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.