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Hyundai Inster vs Vauxhall Frontera Electric
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Vauxhall Frontera Electric is £500 cheaper than the Hyundai Inster (£22,495 against £22,995).
- The Hyundai Inster goes further: about 155 miles against 145 in typical real-world driving.
- The Hyundai Inster charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 29 minutes against 31.
- The Hyundai Inster is more efficient (4.0 against 3.3 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Vauxhall Frontera Electric has the bigger boot: 460 litres against 280.
Side by side
| Hyundai Inster Standard Range 42 kWh | Vauxhall Frontera Electric 44 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £22,995 | £22,495 |
| Real-world range | 155 mi | 145 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 203 mi | 193 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 110 mi | 105 mi |
| Efficiency | 4.0 mi/kWh | 3.3 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 39 kWh | 43.8 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 73 kW | up to 97 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 29 min | 31 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 280 L | 460 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | 350 kg |
| Length | 3,825 mm | 4,385 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 11.7 s | 12.1 s |
| Heat pump | No | No |
| V2L | Yes | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | 5 years | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Hyundai Inster Standard Range 42 kWh and Vauxhall Frontera Electric 44 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Inster or the Vauxhall Frontera Electric?
The Vauxhall Frontera Electric is £500 cheaper than the Hyundai Inster (£22,495 against £22,995).
Which has the longer range, the Hyundai Inster or the Vauxhall Frontera Electric?
The Hyundai Inster goes further: about 155 miles against 145 in typical real-world driving.
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