While we thought it was reserved for the South Korean market, Hyundai has just confirmed the launch of the Casper electric urban SUV in Europe by the end of 2024. It will directly confront the leaders of the segment such as the Dacia Spring and the Citroën ë-C3.
While we are still waiting to learn more about the Ioniq 6N, the most powerful electric car ever developed by Hyundai, the South Korean brand has just held a new press conference in France.
On this occasion, the manufacturer made several announcements concerning the French market. In particular, we learned that the prices of the electric Kona were going to be lowered with a reduction of €4,000. A necessary price change in the eyes of the manufacturer, especially after the price reductions made by Tesla on the Model Y, but also by Volkswagen on the IDs. 3 and ID. 4 for example.
From now on, the electric SUV is therefore offered from €38,180. Note that it also benefits from a social leasing offer. In fact, the most modest households can acquire the Kona electric from €95 including tax/month via an LLD of 37 months and 37,000 km.
Hyundai formalizes the arrival of the Casper SUV in Europe
But that’s not all. During this press conference, the South Korean company announced another good news, rather unexpected it must be said. Indeed, Hyundai has confirmed the launch of the Casper in Europe by the end of 2024. For those not familiar with it, this is the brand’s latest 100% urban compact SUV.
Launched in South Korea in 2021, this small 3.6 meter SUV in length is offered with thermal engines of 67 hp or 100 hp depending on the version. While we thought it was reserved for Hyundai’s national market, the little ghost (do you have the reference, is that right?) will therefore arrive on the Old Continent. According to the first information distilled by the manufacturer, the Casper will swap its thermal engines for a purely electric engine for the European market.
Regarding its technical characteristics, Hyundai has not yet said a word on the subject. Despite everything, we know that it could take some of the elements of the Kia Ray EV, i.e. a 63 kW motor, a 35 kWh battery and a range of around 200 km. As for the price, it should be around €20,000, the idea being to compete with the big names in the segment such as the Dacia Spring and the new Citroën ë-C3 (offered from €23,300 before ecological bonus).
Source: AutoMoto