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Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.

Video: Hyundai Inster review – Australia’s latest low cost EV

Tim Eden reviews the Hyundai Inster, Australia’s latest low cost electric car, starting under $40,000. With up to 327 km of range, it could be the EV that makes electric driving truly mainstream.

Hyundai Inster Cross in Amazonas Green. Source: Tim Eden

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Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages

The Inster is Hyundai's smallest EV to date. My biggest disappointment is that Hyundai doesn't think it will be a volume seller, because I’d love to see tons of these on the road instead of more giant utes and SUVs.

Hyundai Inster lined up during the launch event. Image: Tim Eden

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Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won’t be driven by EVs

Hyundai recently launched its smallest and lowest cost EV on to the Australian market, but is looking at other drive trains for a rebound in declining sales.

Hyundai Inster exterior. Source: Hyundai

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EV News

Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

Hyundai launches its smallest, most affordable EV, revealing key pricing and specs. This could be the city electric car many had been waiting for.

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EV News

Hyundai unveils its range topping three-row Ioniq 9, on sale in 2025

Hyundai unveils the Ioniq 9, a three-row, 7-seat all-electric SUV with expansive interior space. But Australia may miss out on the swivel seat options that create a lounge effect.

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Hyundai may release its smallest EV in Australia this year at around $40,000

The Inster could arrive in Australia in late 2024 or early 2025 with a starting price of around $40,000.

Hyundai Casper driving through water. Source Hyundai

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Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia

Hyundai have unveiled their smallest and most affordable EV to date, based on a popular petrol model in Korea. If it comes to Australia, it will likely add to the growing number of sub $40,000 EVs.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Is this the best fully electric performance car?

The Ioniq 5 N is Hyundai's first performance electric vehicle and it has already been named Top Gear's 2023 Car of the Year Award and 2024 World Performance Car of the Year.

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Ioniq 5N review: Hyundai’s first performance EV takes on Porsche Taycan

If someone had told me I would love the sound and feel of a simulated torque band, DSG clutch action and roar of a V8 motor in an EV, I would have told them they were nuts.

New generation Hyundai Kona Electric. Image: Tim Eden

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New generation Kona Electric: An EV-led design with a spare wheel!

After starting out as an electric version of a petrol car, the new generation Kona Electric feels much more functional thanks to Hyundai’s EV-led approach.

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