Black Beauty EV drives a Hyundai Inster Long Range 02 46kWh 2025, standard specification.
This is BBEV’s first electric car, he’s owned the Hyundai Inster less than a year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 160 miles range from an 80% charge.
Why did you choose the Hyundai Inster?
Good reports on the quality plus good overall guarantees. Also, very impressed by a long test drive.
Positives
- Spacious with very adaptable rear seats/luggage space
- super-fast when needed
- VERY easy to drive.
Negatives
All of tech has taken far too long to learn and should have been included in the handover.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Failed to start once but probably due to driver error.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
If you want lots of ‘tech’ then this compact car has got it.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your electric car
Flies in the face of those who think driving an EV is full of range concerns – it is NOT!
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
Someone asked me how often I had to recharge on a 160-mile round trip. The answer was “nil”!!!
Do you charge your electric car from home?
Yes
Do you have a home charging unit installed?
No
Electricity supplier & tariff
British Gas
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