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Hyundai previews the Casper Electric, a low-cost EV that will be re-badged in Europe [Video]
Hyundai will introduce its new affordable EV, the Casper Electric, next week. In Europe, it will be called the Inster EV as Hyundai looks to meet the growing demand for low-cost EVs. Ahead of its official debut, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at the model in its latest video. Check it out below.
Hyundai teased the Casper Electric for the first time last week in Korea, calling it the “new standard for popularizing electric vehicles.”
Based on the gas-powered Casper sold in Korea, Hyundai’s new EV features the brand’s new design theme. Elements like Hyundai’s signature DRL headlights and pixelated turn signals give it a futuristic feel, similar to Hyundai’s IONIQ models.
The Casper Electric features up to 315 km (196 miles) driving range in Korea. In Europe, it will get up to 355 km (221 miles) WLTP range.
Hyundai teased the Casper Electric as the Inster EV for Europe for the first time last week. According to Hyundai, the Inster will “set new standards” in range, tech, and safety.
Although official prices have yet to be revealed, the EV is expected to start at under $27,000 (25,000 euro) in Europe. In Korea, the gas model starts at around $15,000.
Hyundai teases affordable Casper Electric in new video
Hyundai Europe CEO Michael Cole confirmed that the Inster EV will roll out in Europe, followed by another IONIQ model that will be revealed later this year.
Ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show on June 27, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at what to expect in its latest teaser video.
The vehicle’s outline is much clearer than before, revealing much of the body. As you can see, it looks very much like the gas-powered Casper, updated for the electric era.
You can also see the updated headlights, taillights, and pixelated turn signals, which are on par with Hyundai’s new design theme.
Check back for more, as Hyundai’s new affordable EV will make its official debut next week.
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China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.
The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.
The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.
China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.
To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.
To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.
The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.
As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.
Read more: California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles
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Tesla is starting to experience some consequences for misleading Full Self Driving customers – at least that’s the finding of one arbitration ruling that has Tesla refunding one customer $10,000 plus legal fees for failing to deliver on their promises. Find out more on today’s legally challenging episode of Quick Charge!
An arbitration “court” found that Tesla misled customers with its Full Self Driving product, and has now been forced to refund at least one person’s $10,000 payment (plus legal fees) for the not-quite autonomous driving software. France, too, is piling on claims of deceptive business practices – but there’s some good news for FSD fans! If you’re still willing to pay for it, Tesla will thrown in 0% financing on a brand new Cybertruck.
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