Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.

Video: Is the Hyundai Inster actually all the EV you need?

Sarah from ‪Electrify This‬ joins The Driven's Sam Parkinson in a thorough walkthrough of the Inster - Hyundai's smallest and most affordable electric car to date, but is it affordable enough?

1 min

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

10 min

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

3 min

EV News

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

4 min

EV News

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

2 min

EV News

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.

Hyundai Inster