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Verdict
Petite citadine électrique de 3,83 m, au coffre de 280 litres et à 5 places. Euro NCAP ne lui a donné que 4 étoiles en 2025. Lancée en 2024, elle n'a pas de recul : aucune panne documentée publiquement, donc la fiabilité reste non notée.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €25,490 – €26,490
- Monthly cost
- €379
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: Standard 97 ch (42 kWh).
Standard 97 ch (42 kWh)
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 97 hp · 14.3 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Batterie de 42 kWh bruts, 327 km d'autonomie WLTP et 14,3 kWh/100 km annoncés (Fiches-auto).
Longue autonomie 115 ch (49 kWh)
Electric · Automatic · 115 hp · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Batterie de 49 kWh bruts, 360 km d'autonomie WLTP et 14,9 kWh/100 km annoncés (Fiches-auto).
Market prices
€25,490 – €26,490
Indicative range: 2025 à 2026, médianes par année de 26 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €25,490 – €26,490 (2025 to 2026) | €25,990 | — | — |
| Germany | €25,925 – €28,544 (2025 to 2026) | €27,975 | +8 % | 156 |
| Belgium | €27,300 – €29,249 (2025 to 2026) | €27,900 | +7 % | 13 |
| Italy | €25,500 – €25,625 (2025 to 2026) | €25,500 | -2 % | 15 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Recent model: not enough hindsight yet (years, mileage) for faults to be publicly documented, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Inster”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 97 ch (42 kWh) | 42 kWhstated | 327 km WLTP | — | — |
| Longue autonomie 115 ch (49 kWh) | 49 kWhstated | 360 km WLTP | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2024 Hyundai Inster (2 years old) keeps about 95% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Electricity | €32 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €29 |
| Depreciation | €260 |
| Total per month | €379 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Electricity€32
Standard 97 ch (42 kWh) version: combined consumption of 14.3 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.
14.3 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €32
Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€29
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€260
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai Inster I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Vérifier avec le numéro de série les rappels et mises à jour effectués chez un concessionnaire Hyundai.
- Contrôler l'état de la batterie et l'autonomie réelle annoncée par l'ordinateur de bord.
- Essayer la recharge AC 11 kW et la recharge rapide DC avec le câble fourni.
- Tester la banquette et le coffre de 280 litres avec vos bagages habituels.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle batterie équipe la voiture (42 ou 49 kWh) et quelle autonomie affiche-t-elle en pratique ?
- Combien de temps reste-t-il de garantie constructeur ?
- Y a-t-il eu des rappels ou des mises à jour logicielles ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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BYD Dolphin
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- Price
- €28,140 – €30,490
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Peugeot e-208
II · since 2019
- Price
- €13,690 – €23,345
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Kia EV3
I · since 2024
- Price
- €36,935 – €41,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Inster I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Hyundai Inster est-elle sûre ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué 4 étoiles en 2025, selon Automobile Propre.
Quelle est la capacité du coffre de l'Inster ?
280 litres selon les fiches Fiches-auto.
Quelle est l'autonomie de la Hyundai Inster ?
327 km en WLTP avec la batterie de 42 kWh et 360 km avec celle de 49 kWh, selon Fiches-auto.
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