BYD Yuan UP (元UP) vs Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
The Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 301KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
33/100#364 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2025 CASPER Electric Inspiration Long Range (15-inch)
1 of 3 versions
South Korea · checked Feb 10, 2025 · casper.hyundai.com
33/100#355 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Yuan UP (元UP)BYD Yuan UP (元UP)Casper Electric (Inster)Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+40 kW· 90%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.4 s quicker· 12%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5 cu ft· 60%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 57%
- Torque- best on this row+25 lb-ft· 22%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Yuan UP (元UP) | Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Yuan UP (元UP) if
Pick the Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Yuan UP (元UP)Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
Range
16- Different test cycles - not compared.49Charging
023Performance
017Practicality
380
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- CLTC
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 221 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)Casper Electric (Inster)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 85.3 kW
- Ahead by
- 40 kW
Which is quicker?
Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)Casper Electric (Inster)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- BYD Yuan UP (元UP)
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 10.6 s
- Ahead by
- 1.4 s
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Yuan UP (元UP) vs
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- Score
- 36
- Price
- - No US price yet
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- Score
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- Score
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- Price
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- Score
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- Price
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 22 sources
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