HYUNDAI INSTER ELECTRIC HATCHBACK

Name: HYUNDAI INSTER 85kW Cross 49kWh 5dr Auto [No Heat Pump]
Brand: HYUNDAI INSTER
SKU: 110535
Availability: InStock

85kW Cross 49kWh 5dr Auto [No Heat Pump]

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 223 miles

Real World Estimate 190 miles

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 93mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 223 miles

Real World Estimate 190 miles

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 93mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

HYUNDAI INSTER Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
6
Space
9
Styling
8
Build
6
Value
5
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

Hyundai adds hiking boots to its little EV hatch. Jonathan Crouch tries the Inster Cross.

Ten Second Review

Hyundai creates an adventure-themed little EV hatch in this car, the Inster Cross. Its natural habitat is Surbiton, not Snowdon, but for a bit of Bear Grylls in a small little EV, you might like it.

Background

You might think that the last thing anyone would want to do with a small electrically-powered shopping hatch would be to take it into the wilds. Hyundai though, seems to think there might be a market amongst people who imagine themselves doing exactly that and with this in mind has bought us this car, the Inster Cross. Even in its standard form, the Inster stands out on the high street and in this ruggedised Cross guise looks more unusual still. You can't help feeling that this wild variant was styled first, then de-contented to produce the ordinary shopping model. But is there really a market for a small EV that looks like it might be up for transporting insurgents from Fallujah? If there is, then this car could corner it.

Driving Experience

It's not surprising that this Inster Cross doesn't front up with the kind of twin motor 4WD powertrain those wild looks would suggest. The sort of thing that you might get on a fractionally larger, similarly targeted small EV - like a Volvo EX30 Cross Country for instance. It would have been nice though, if Hyundai had added a simple grip control system (like you can get on a Peugeot E-2008 for instance); or, at the very least, raised this car's ride height. None of this has happened. That does at least mean that EV driving range is unaffected. Unlike with the ordinary Inster, there's no option for a base 42kWh battery version; the Cross only comes in 49kWh form with a 115PS motor and 223 miles of EV range. Top speed is 93mph with 147Nm of torque and 0-62mph takes 10.6s. As with all Insters, there's a standard heat pump, which draws heat from the ambient air so that in cold weather, the climate system draws less on battery power. Expect the tall, glassy body to make urban manoeuvring easy. And there's the usual wide range of Hyundai standard camera safety features.

Design and Build

If you're somehow sold on the look of an Inster, then you'll probably love the adventurous look of this Cross version. Chunkier bumpers extend its length by 20mm (to 3,845mm), but what you'll probably notice first is the larger roof rails and the tougher-looking 17-inch wheels that sit in the squared-off black plastic-clad arches. There are front and rear skid plates with side rocker panels. And you can also specify an 'Amazonas Green Matte' paint finish that's exclusive to this Cross variant. Inside, the Cross is set apart by a unique colour scheme of grey cloth upholstery with lime yellow accents and fascia trim. Otherwise, it's just as in any other well specified Inster, with a pair of 10.25-inch dashboard screens for infotainment and instruments. As usual with this model, the front-of-cabin section has no centre console, creating a 'walk-through' design enabling passengers to get out on either side. The front seats merge into a kind of bench, with occupants separated by a fold-down armrest. There's also a fold-flat front passenger seat and rear seats that slide and recline, so you can prioritise either leg room or boot space. Almost all of the Inster's 180mm wheelbase length increase over its Casper donor model is to the benefit of rear passengers. Even tall folk will be able to relax behind other front-seated tall folk. And if the front passenger seat is folded flat, they'll be able to use it as a foot rest and imagine that they're in a limo. The rear door cards and front seats also feature attachments which can be used for a range of accessories - like a table, a wallet and a photo album. Where the sliding bench rear seat is fitted, boot capacity can vary between 238 and 351-litres.

Market and Model

The Inster Cross only comes with the larger 49kWh battery available with this model line. At the time of our test in early 2026, this top model was ambitiously priced at just under £29,000, £2,000 above the standard '02'-spec 49kWh model. Unlike with some small EVs, you'll get no help from an Electric Car Grant towards purchase. As for really direct rivals, well it's hard to think of any. Standard equipment includes all the exterior embellishments we mentioned in our 'Design' section - bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels, distinct front and rear bumpers, unique Cross side skirts and embossed black claddings, with body coloured door mirrors and exterior door handles. There's also a rear spoiler with integrated brake light, LED rear lights, automatic headlights with a dusk sensor, automatic windscreen wipers with a rain sensor, LED Daytime Running Lights, full projection LED headlights, heated door mirrors with power-folding function and roof rails. The spec additionally includes reclining and sliding rear seats, heated front seats and steering wheel, climate control single zone air conditioning, ambient lighting, an automatic dimming rear view mirror, privacy glass, keyless entry and an electric-opening glass sunroof. There's also front and rear parking sensors, Smart Cruise Control, a surround view monitor and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Media features are taken care of by a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Bluelink-connected car services with over-the-air updates. Unusually in this segment, a heat pump (normally a pricey extra on cars like this) comes as standard, there to preserve driving range in cold conditions. The optional Tech Pack adds Vehicle-to-Load functionality with an internal three pin plug and a Digital Key. On to safety. The Inster Cross is slightly better provided for in this regard than other Insters, including Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, a Blind Spot View Monitor and a Parking Collision Avoidance assist system that'll automatically apply the brakes to stop you from hitting things at parking speeds.

Cost of Ownership

The Inster Cross DC charges at up to 120kW and connected up to rapid DC charger, this Hyundai will recharge from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes. At home using a typical single-phase 7.4kW wallbox, a complete charge of this car's 'Long Range 49kWh battery takes around 7 hours 30 minutes - which you can improve to 4 hours and 35 minutes if you're able to AC-charge with a three-phase 11kW supply. The charge port is located in the nose. There are the normal low BiK Benefit-in-Kind taxation advantages to buying an EV, along with savings in VED road tax and city congestion charges. As usual with a Hyundai, you can budget ahead with pre-paid servicing plans. Like all Inster models, this one comes with Hyundai's 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, an 8 Year/100,000 Mile High Voltage Battery Warranty, a 5 Year Annual Health Check, a 3 year MapCare navigation update program, a Roadside Assistance package, and a 12 Year Anti Corrosion Warranty. Rival brand Kia claims to better the five year warranty package by offering a similar seven year deal, but there, you're limited to 100,000 miles.

Summary

In Cross form, Hyundai's Inster becomes the car its creators probably always intended it to be. Whether this is the kind of car its customers want it to be is quite another question. What they certainly won't want is the premium price tag attached to this top variant, which becomes even more difficult to swallow when you learn that it doesn't get you 4WD or any kind of grip control system. It would be somewhat embarrassing slithering helplessly around in the snow in the depths of winter in a little car that looks like this. But it will look great in the gym car park or outside a trendy wine bar - which is really the point of this model. Ruggedised add-ons give the Inster's strange, chunky looks purpose and presence; and country dwellers who can be bothered to switch to all-terrain tyres in the colder months might create something useful for the snowy shopping run. The rest of us though, will wonder what the point of this car is.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen centre console display with satellite navigation
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Blind spot view monitor
Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
Drive mode selector
Driver status monitor with in cabin camera (ICC)
Driver supervision instrument cluster with 10.25" LCD display
eCall emergency call system
Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 1.5) - Car,pededstrian,cycle and junction turning
Front parking sensor
HDA - Highway Drive Assist Level 1.5
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane departure warning
Lane follow assist
Lane keep assist
Leading vehicle departure alert (LVDA)
Over the air software updates (OTA)
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist-Reverse (PCA-R)
Parking system with rear camera and guidance system
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Roadside assistance
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Surround view monitor
Wireless phone charging pad

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
Battery heating system
Charging cable - 7 pin type 2 mode 3 (Wallbox)
Charging cable - Emergency 3 pin connector mode 2 (ICCB)
Shift by wire (SBW) - Column mounted shifter

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Front and rear speakers
Front USB Type C charger
Front USB Type C port
Rear USB Type C charger
Speakers - Tweeters
Steering wheel audio,phone and cruise controls

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Black painted wheel arch inserts
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Door mirror indicator lights
Electric front windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control
Electric one touch opening glass sunroof
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear LED turning signals
Grille with pixel pattern
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED full projection headlights
LED rear lights
Power folding door mirrors
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rear roof spoiler with integrated brake light
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Windscreen auto defog function

Interior Features

12V power outlet in front console
2 seat bench in 2nd row
4 Map pockets in the doors
50/50 split folding rear seats
Adjustable head restraints
Ambient interior lighting
Artifical leather wrapped steering wheel
Cloth upholstery
Driver front seat back panel
Driver's seat manual height adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Floor mats
Front illuminated open tray
Fully foldable front seats
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering column
LED centre interior light
LED front interior light
Luggage board
Luggage compartment LED lighting
Luggage shelf
Metal paint effect interior door handles
Rear centre armrest with double cupholders
Single front passenger seat
Single zone climate control
Sliding and reclining rear seats
Steering wheel design with LED pixels
Vertical adjustment rear head restraints

Packs

Cross exterior design pack - Inster
Trailer wiring package - Inster

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
3-point front seatbelts
Airbags - front, front side and curtain airbags
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability control
Front ventilated disc brakes
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear solid disc brakes
Safety exit warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Immobiliser
Rear occupant alert
Remote central locking
Smart key with keyless entry and start/stop button

Service/Warranty

Five year annual vehicle health checks

Wheels

Temporary mobility kit (TMK)

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

49
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

1171
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

404
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

275
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

30
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

85
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

85
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

Not Available
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

15.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

4.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

359
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

223

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Power

115
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

49kWh
Coin Series

Cross
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

23D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

70
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

70
NCAP Safety Assist %

67
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

20000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

5
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

10.6
Engine Power - BHP

115
Engine Power - KW

85
Engine Power - RPM

5600
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

108
Engine Torque - MKG

15
Engine Torque - NM

147
Engine Torque - RPM

5400
Top Speed

93

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear

205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

Not Available
Height (including roof rails)

1610
Length

3845
Wheelbase

2580
Width

1610
Width (including mirrors)

1875

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

1745
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1059
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

238
Max. Loading Weight

410
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

Not Available
Minimum Kerbweight

1335
No. of Seats

4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.6

Exterior Features

Additional special solid paint
Pearlescent paint
Solid paint
Special solid paint

Paintwork

Additional special solid - Jungle Khaki Green
Pearl - Abyss black
Solid - Natural ivory
Special solid - Atlas white

Trim

Cloth - Grey with yellow inserts

Charging Speeds

7h 0min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 58min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 29min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 19min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£93.93	£18.79	£37.57
2027/28	5%	£117.42	£23.48	£46.97
2028/29	7%	£164.38	£32.88	£65.75
2029/30	9%	£211.35	£42.27	£84.54

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