Hyundai Inster, The Tata Punch EV Challenger, Will Launch In India

Hyundai wants to make a significant impact in the SUV market with its lineup. Given the growing demand for SUVs and crossovers, the South Korean automaker intends to introduce the Hyundai Inster, which has previously been digitally unveiled, as one of the most reasonably priced vehicles to India. The Hyundai Inster, an inexpensive EV, is anticipated to be introduced to the Indian passenger car market in the second half of 2026.

When it launches, the Hyundai Inster will go up against the Hyundai Creta EV, which will be the company’s next electric vehicle in India, along with the Kona EV and Ioniq 5. The Tata Punch EV will face competition from the Inster, which will debut as a micro-SUV.

Hyundai Inster EV: Specifications for the powertrain

Two distinct battery pack configurations will be offered for the Hyundai Inster micro electric SUV. While the long-range variant will have a 49 kWh battery pack, the normal model will have a 42 kWh battery pack. The LR version offers 113 bhp of maximum power, while the normal model will produce 95 bhp of peak power. The maximum torque offered by both versions is 147 Nm. With just one charge, the electric SUV is expected to have a range of up to 355 kilometers.

The 120 kW DC fast charger that the Hyundai Inster is supposed to include can top off the battery’s charge from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. Along with a high-efficiency heat pump and an optional battery heating system, the EV comes with an 11 kW on-board charger as standard.