Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) vs Smart #2 (精灵#2)
The Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) leads on fast-charge peak. The Smart #2 (精灵#2) leads on cargo space.
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
Hatchback
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
31/100#380 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Casper Electric (Inster)Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)#2 (精灵#2)Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 31%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.4 cu ft· 28%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 7%
- Torque- best on this row+12 lb-ft· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) | Smart #2 (精灵#2) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) if
Pick the Smart #2 (精灵#2) if
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)Smart #2 (精灵#2)
Range
49- Different test cycles - not compared.42Charging
2314Performance
17no dataPracticality
01
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 221 miWLTP
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)Casper Electric (Inster)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 85.3 kW
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
- Smart #2 (精灵#2)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
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- Score
- 36
- Price
- - No US price yet
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- Score
- 38
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- Score
- 38
- Price
- - No US price yet
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- Score
- 36
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (37)
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