Hyundai Inster: specs, running costs and rivals
Figures updated
Hyundai Inster key specs (Mk1 (2024–), 5-door SUV)
Price new
£22,995 to £28,245
Boot
280 litres (1,059 seats folded)
Seats
4
Size (L × W × H)
3,825 × 1,610 × 1,575mm
Power
97–115 PS
0–62mph
10.6–11.7 sec
Euro NCAP
4 stars (2025)
2024 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the August 2026 price list. Sources: dmassets.hyundai.com, hyundai.com, euroncap.com.
No MOT reliability data yet
The Hyundai Inster is too new for MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old. We'll add its reliability score once it appears in DVSA's MOT data. In the meantime you can compare it on price, space, performance, safety and running costs.
Hyundai Inster vs rivals
Side by side with popular city cars: price, boot space, size, performance, safety and running costs.
How big is the Hyundai Inster's boot?
The Mk1 (2024–) Hyundai Inster has 280 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,059 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the biggest of the 4 city cars we compare.
What MPG does the Hyundai Inster do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 203 to 230 miles.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Hyundai Inster?
Any Hyundai Inster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Work out tax for a specific carHyundai Inster specs and running costs
Official figures for 8 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
203–230 miles
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
Power
97–114 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTER INSTER 01 42KWH MY2597 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER 01 42KWH MY2697 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER 01 49KWH MY25114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER 02 49KWH MY25114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER CROSS 49KWH MY25114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER 02 49KWH MY26114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER CROSS 49KWH MY26114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| INSTER INSTER 01 49KWH MY26114 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Hyundai Inster costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
Work out your charging costsCompare the Hyundai Inster with other city cars
Frequently asked questions
›Is the Hyundai Inster reliable?
It's too new to tell from MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old, so the Hyundai Inster isn't in DVSA's MOT data yet. We'll add its reliability score as soon as it is. Until then, our comparisons show its specs and running costs against rivals with long MOT records.
›How much is the Hyundai Inster?
UK list prices are £22,995 to £28,245 (price list of 2026-08-14). Dealers and online brokers often sell for less.
›How big is the Hyundai Inster's boot?
The Mk1 (2024–) Hyundai Inster has 280 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,059 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the biggest of the 4 city cars we compare.
›What MPG does the Hyundai Inster do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 203 to 230 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Hyundai Inster?
Any Hyundai Inster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How fast is the Hyundai Inster?
Power ranges 97–115 PS. 0–62mph takes 10.6–11.7 seconds, depending on the version.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed above); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy.