Geely Starray EM-i vs Hyundai Inster

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Inster opens at $39,000. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $42,900 respectively.

The Hyundai Inster currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Geely Starray EM-i does not: plug-in hybrids lost the fbt exemption on 1 april 2025.

The Geely Starray EM-i holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Inster. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i and 70% for the Hyundai Inster.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 4 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Inster gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Inster. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Hyundai Inster responds with a Electric making 71.1kW and 147Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.4kWh (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 42kWh (Hyundai Inster), giving WLTP ranges of 83km and 327km. DC fast charging peaks at 30kW (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 120kW (Hyundai Inster).

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 915mm longer than the Hyundai Inster at 3,825mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 280L in the Hyundai Inster, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 148L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Inster). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.