Hyundai opens reservations for the Casper electric in its home market from just under 22 thousand euros at the current exchange rate

Hyundai has just opened firm reservations for the new Casper Electric in South Korea, with a starting price of 31.5 million won, which at the current exchange rate comes to just under 22 thousand euros. However, with the government incentives available in that country, Hyundai expects the purchase price to drop considerably, bringing it below 13,500 euros at the current exchange rate -20 million won-.

In this way, the new Casper Electric will become one of the most affordable electric models in that market, helping to drive the transition to electric mobility in this Asian country.

The South Korean manufacturer unveiled the Casper Electric last June, which will be sold in Europe under the name Inster. According to the company, which presented the car at that event, this new electric version of the Casper has been created to become the tipping point that leads to the definitive popularization of electric vehicles.

Like other recent models from the brand, the Hyundai Casper Electric incorporates several exclusive design details that set it apart from its rivals in terms of modernity, including its distinctive front headlights and its retro-futuristic rear lights, following the line already started by the IONIQ 5.

Take it anywhere

According to the manufacturer, the Casper Electric has a range of up to 315 km under the South Korean homologation cycle. That figure drops, however, to 255 km under the WLTP homologation cycle used in Europe. On the other hand, when recharging, this electric city car can raise the state of charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. The Casper Electric also features V2L bidirectional charging, which allows any electronic device to be powered, from a computer to a fridge or an electric saw.

Currently, the petrol version of the Hyundai Casper, which has been sold in the South Korean market for some time, has a base price there below 14 thousand euros at the current exchange rate. Very similar, therefore, to what this new electric version is expected to cost once the government incentives are confirmed.