Hyundai in Ireland have set a highly attractive price for their new Inster small electric car, which is now being delivered to first customers here, writes Brian Byrne. But the €18,995 starting level may not last beyond summer, according to the Irish distributor.
Meantime, it seems that 90pc of the initial 400 firm orders made 'sight unseen' in the last few months are for the higher-spec Elegance version at €21,995. The key difference between the two is a slightly larger 49kWh battery that the 42kWh on the entry car, offering a rated 360km of range.
The big surprise when potential customers see the Inster in the metal is the roominess, especially for passengers in the rear.
Hyundai Ireland are expecting to sell 1,000 units of the Inster this year. A van version is coming towards the end of the year.
