Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh

Electric car · 327km WLTP · €19,595 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Hyundai

Inster Standard 42kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

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.

Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€14,723 After SEAI + VRT grants
327km WLTP ~260km real-world
327WLTP range km42kWh battery
260Real range kmIrish conditions est.
80Max DC kWFast charging
10.6s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€14,723Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity42 kWh
WLTP range327 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~260 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)10.6s
Top speed140 km/h
Torque147 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate80 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity280 L
Seats5
Dimensions
Length3,825 mm
Width1,610 mm
Height1,575 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range327km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~260km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Hyundai highlights

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800V ultra-rapid charging
IONIQ 5 & 6: 100km of range in ~5 min at 350kW stations
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Power laptops, tools or other EVs directly from the car
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E-GMP dedicated EV platform
Built from the ground up as an EV — not a converted ICE

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€19,595
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €1,372
Net price after grants€14,723

💡 Total savings of €4,872. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €1,372 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
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
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Inster costs approximately €462 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 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).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 40km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 5+ days between home charges

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
💡 Best for: Affordable city runabout.

⚡ 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
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Hyundai's E-GMP platform supports 800V architecture on IONIQ 5, 6 and 9 — enabling 350kW+ ultra-rapid charging at Ionity.

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

Length3,825 mm
Width1,610 mm
Height1,575 mm
Boot capacity280 L
TowingNot rated
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh

The Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh has an Irish list price of €19,595 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €1,372, the net cost is approximately €14,723. The range starts from €19,595 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh has a WLTP official range of 327km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 260km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €1,372 also applies, giving total state support of €4,872. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €462. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €944. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) is Hyundai's dedicated EV architecture, shared with Kia and Genesis. It supports 800V charging, a flat floor, longer wheelbase and V2L capability. The IONIQ 5, 6 and 9 use E-GMP and consistently top charging speed, efficiency and space benchmarks at their price points.
Hyundai offers a 5-year / 100,000km vehicle warranty and an 8-year / 160,000km battery warranty on all E-GMP vehicles, guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health. Hyundai has an extensive authorised dealer and service network across Ireland.
The Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh supports up to 80kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 6 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 35 minutes. At the maximum 80kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 22 minutes.
The Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Hyundai Inster Standard 42kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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