Hyundai’s cutesy Inster EV doesn’t need to be quick

The reviews for Hyundai’s small electrical SUV that could are trickling in, and it’s clear that the Inster is simply a delightful measurement to move astir municipality — sloppy of its deficiency of quickness compared to different similarly-sized EVs. The Inster’s apical velocity for the long-range type is astir 93 miles per hr (or 150 km/h), and it has a zero to 62 mph (100km/h) acceleration successful 10.6 seconds, according to the specs Hyundai published today.

Hyundai besides revealed much specifications astir the Inster’s price, pinch European reviewers saying it’s costly compared to akin title astatine £23,495 (about $25,477). In the US, however, that’s a value we tin only dream astir since our astir affordable options see the $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV or the dream Tesla will deliver a cheaper car for astir $25,000.

Although we’ve been beautiful sad Hyundai isn’t readying to merchandise the Inster successful the US, it’s understandable America’s appetite for big, powerful AWD vehicles mightiness beryllium a facet (the Inster only has a azygous 84.5kW motor). Heck, if you look astatine Hyundai’s latest income numbers, the hybrid Tucson SUV is having its best-ever period here.

One newer compact EV that has made it to the US is the Fiat 500e. At 143 inches successful length, it’s only astir 7 inches shorter than the Inster astatine 150.59 inches. However, the Inster has much soul retention since it’s SUV-shaped, positive it has a scope of astir 230 miles WTLP connected the agelong scope 49 kWh artillery compared to the 500e’s, which is nether 200 miles.

So why aren’t we getting the Inster successful the US again? Maybe things could change, but I wouldn’t clasp my breath.