Inster Standard 42kWh
Hyundai's ultra-affordable city EV — V2L capability, 5-seat practicality and a sub-€20k price tag making it Ireland's most accessible new EV.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 42 kWh |
| WLTP range | 327 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~260 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.6s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Torque | 147 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 80 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 280 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,825 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Hyundai highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €4,872. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€462 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€944 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,238/yr |
🚘 Inster — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€1,372). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Inster Standard 42kWh Best Value |
42kWh · 327km | €19,595€14,723 |
| Inster Long Range 49kWh Best Range |
49kWh · 355km | €23,995€18,815 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Inster on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~260km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Inster right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Good starter EV |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 280L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €4,872 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~6h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~4h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~35min |
| 🚀 80kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~22min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Hyundai's E-GMP vehicles operate on an 800V electrical architecture — enabling them to charge at ultra-rapid 350kW Ionity stations at full speed. The IONIQ 6 adds 100km of range in under 5 minutes. The IONIQ 5 also supports V2L — you can power devices or even other EVs from the car.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 3,825 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm |
| Boot capacity | 280 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh
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