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By Jonathan Crouch

Ten Second Review word count: 53

Choosing a really cheap small EV doesn't necessarily mean you have to choose a really boring one. Or so Hyundai thinks anyway. For proof, check out this car, the Inster. It's supposed to be fun. It's certainly practical. And if you're shopping in this segment, it might just be what you're looking for.

Background word count: 183

At last, after years of waiting, the major makers are beginning to address the most affordable end of the EV market. Stung into action by the Dacia Spring and the Citroen e-C3, Hyundai has brought us this, the Inster. In case you're wondering, the name isn't short for 'Instagram'. Instead, the Korean maker claims it's a mix of the words 'intimate' and 'innovative'. You might think it more logical for the brand to have once more used its familiar IONIQ tag (IONIQ 2?). But apparently that nameplate's reserved for Hyundais with the group's advanced 800V EV platform - and there's nothing like that here. What this car actually should be called is the 'Casper' because a petrol-powered Korean market Hyundai of that name is what the Inster is based on, though for this EV variant, an extra 180mm of length has been inserted into the wheelbase. Which as we'll see is significant because the very young and very old customers being targeted here are getting a small EV more internally versatile than any of its rivals. Sounds interesting. Let's take a closer look.