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Awards All-Electric Hyundai INSTER Crowned ‘Supermini of the Year’ by TopGear.com
Awards All-Electric Hyundai INSTER Crowned ‘Supermini of the Year’ by TopGear.com
Offenbach am Main, 26 November 2025 – The all-electric Hyundai INSTER has been named ‘Supermini of the Year’ at the 2026 TopGear.com awards ceremony in London, earning one of the most recognised distinctions in Europe’s automotive media landscape. The experts at TopGear.com praised INSTER for its versatile performance, clever packaging and generous equipment levels, underlining its leadership in the rapidly-expanding small EV segment.
“This latest accolade from TopGear.com is another strong endorsement for INSTER to add to the “2025 World Electric Vehicle” title it received in New York and the “Golden Steering Wheel” win it was awared in Berlin recently,” said Xavier Martinet, President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe. “This growing list of achievements shows how powerfully INSTER resonates with industry experts who appreciate its smart design, efficient electric performance and everyday usability – exactly what European drivers expect from a modern, accessible EV.”
A compact EV engineered for Europe
INSTER combines distinctive compact SUV styling with agile urban performance while also delivering an all-electric WLTP range of up to 370 kilometres (with the long-range battery), making it ideally suited for both daily commuting and spontaneous weekend trips. At DC fast-charging stations, INSTER can recharge from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes.
Its two efficient powertrain options, offering 97 PS and a 42 kWh battery or 115 PS and a 49 kWh battery, deliver smooth and responsive electric performance, complemented by a modern digital cockpit with dual 10.25-inch displays and versatile and spacious cabin, all of which combines to make INSTER a particularly attractive entry point into zero-tailpipe-emission mobility.
Award-winning momentum
The latest accolade builds on a growing list of recognitions in 2025. INSTER has already secured titles such as World Electric Vehicle 2025 and the Golden Steering Wheel 2025 in the ‘vehicles under €25,000’ category, where judges praised its design, charging capability, and everyday usability. Together, these awards reflect INSTER’s growing reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling new electric small cars.
About the TopGear.com Awards
The TopGear.com Awards are held annually and highlight the best new vehicles launched globally over the past twelve months. Across a wide range of categories, the awards recognise models that set benchmarks in performance, innovation and overall drving appeal. In addition to the main programme, TopGear.com also hosts dedicated Electric Awards to honour the most impressive electric vehicles of the year. Earlier in 2025, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was crowned ‘Best Seven-Seat EV’ at the TopGear.com Electric Awards, further highlighting the brand’s growing strength in the European EV landscape.
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• Electricity consumption combined for Hyundai INSTER 42 kWh (15” steel/alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 14.3; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP); CO2-class: A
• Electricity consumption combined for Hyundai INSTER 49 kWh (15” steel/alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 14.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP); CO2-class: A
• Electricity consumption combined for Hyundai INSTER 49 kWh (17” alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 15.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP); CO2-class: A
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Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
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Hyundai Motor Europe HQ was formally established in 2000, with its main office located in Offenbach, Germany. Serving as the regional headquarters, it is responsible for the sale of vehicles in 41 European countries through 2,191 sales outlets and a market share in 2024 of 4.1 %. More than 70 per cent of Hyundai vehicles sold in the region are models engineered, tested, and manufactured in Europe, tailored to meet the specific needs of European customers. These vehicles are produced at the company’s Czech and Turkish production plants.
In 2024, approximately 12 per cent of Hyundai cars sold in Europe were zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs), including respective World Car of the Year 2022 and 2023 winners, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. This solidifies Hyundai’s position as one of the leading manufacturers in terms of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles in Europe as the company undergoes a transformation into a Smart Mobility Solutions Provider. Moreover, about 85 per cent of Hyundai’s current line-up in Europe is available as an electrified version.
With a focus on its vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ and a clear commitment to electric vehicles, Hyundai is set to introduce more BEVs to its electric line-up and will electrify all models in Europe by 2027. In 2025, the all-electric city car, INSTER, and the highly anticipated IONIQ 9 will be key highlights in the market. Hyundai offers a unique Five-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package with all new cars sold in the region. This package includes a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance, and five years of vehicle health checks, providing customers with added peace of mind.
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