THE NEW Hyundai Inster will be one of the cheapest battery electric cars you can buy when it goes on sale next year.
The Korean company's first small EV for the UK and European markets will cost from just £23,495 and for that you'll get a fully equipped mini-SUV-styled city car with a 42kWh battery and 96bhp which will give you just over 200 miles on a single charge.
Two versions will be available and even the entry level Inster 01 comes with an impressive array of kit including 15" alloy wheels, a 10.25" digital instrument cluster plus a further 10.25" touchscreen display with navigation, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluelink connected car services with over-the-air updates, rear parking sensors with rear view camera and dynamic parking control, smart cruise control with stop/go, automatic headlights, smart key with keyless entry and a start/stop button.
Comfort features include air conditioning with climate control, leather steering wheel with height and reach adjustment, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.
For an extra £1,050 the 01 is also available with a 49kWh battery, increasing power to 113bhp and range to 220 miles.
Costing from £26,745, the Inster 02 comes with the 49kWh 115PS power pack as standard and builds on the 01's specification with the addition of 17" alloy wheels, front parking sensors, LED projection headlamps and LED rear lights, privacy glass and roof rails.
Interior enhancements include LED multifunction steering wheel lights, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours, fold flat front seats and sliding rear bench, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, automatically dimming rear view mirror and a wireless charging pad.
Both versions come equipped with an 11kW on-board charger, battery heating system and high-efficiency heat pump as standard, optimising both range and charging times.
Hyundai isn't saying when UK sales will start but the Inster already can be seen in the metal at a series of dealer roadshow events which runs until December, taking in 86 Hyundai retailers during its journey. Customers wanting to enjoy a sneak preview ahead of the first official UK arrivals can visit and find their nearest participating retailer.
Ashley Andrew, president of Hyundai & Genesis UK says: "Our retailer partners and their customers have already enjoyed a sneak preview on our INSTER Roadshow and early feedback suggests that the combination of design, equipment and price point is already generating excitement in the showrooms."