Hyundai unveiled the Casper Electric in June at the Busan International Mobility Show in South Korea.
The new low-cost EV stole the show with a compact but still functional design. Despite its small size, Hyundai expects it to have a significant impact with its “potential to accelerate the popularization of electric vehicles.”
Hyundai opened Casper EV pre-orders in its home market with starting prices at just $22,800 (31.5 million won).
With government incentives, Hyundai said the entry-level “Inspiration” model can be bought for as little as $14,500 (20 million won).
The new EV is “the most attractive choice” for many buyers looking to go electric, according to Hyundai. With a 49 kWh battery, Hyundai’s Casper Electric has up to 195 miles (315 km) range on a single charge.
The “bad news/good news” portion of the article for US residents is frustrating. “No, you don’t get this cheap EV. But good news; Hyundai are sending a different one that is twice the cost!”
And not even close to the same size class. The “good news” is that Hyundai sells a totally different vehicle in the US?
Casper: 141.54" l, 62.80" w, 62.01" h
Ioniq 5: 182.48" l, 74.41" w, 63.19" h