Hyundai Motor accepts preorders for Casper Electric mini SUV

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Hyundai Motor accepts preorders for Casper Electric mini SUV

Published: 09 Jul. 2024, 17:54

SARAH CHEA
chea.sarah@joongang.co.kr

Hyundai Motor's Casper Electric mini SUV [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

Hyundai Motor started receiving preorders for the company's Casper Electric mini SUV in Korea on Tuesday, the company said.

The company said it started accepting preorders for the long-range "Inspiration" variant of the Casper Electric, which was unveiled at the Busan International Mobility Show last month.

The Casper Electric will be available in two other variants as well — base and off-road style variants. Preorders for the variants will be opened sequentially.

The new mini SUV is the electrified version of the gas-powered Casper first introduced in 2021 and features a suite of overhauled improvements.

The Inspiration variant is equipped with a 49 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese battery, offering a driving range of up to 315 kilometers (196 miles) on a single charge.

The company hasn't unveiled the exact pricing scheme, but expects that consumers will able to purchase the Inspiration variant for between 20 million won ($14,452) and 23 million won with EV subsidies from the central and local governments.

The EV will be sold under the name Inster in overseas markets. It will launch first in Korea this summer, followed by Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Yonhap