In mid-2022, Hyundai Motor Europe’s marketing chief, Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, confirmed the company’s plans to introduce an affordable electric car in Europe. He stated that the car would be priced around €20,000 (approximately $21,400) and acknowledged the challenges of developing a low-cost EV. These challenges include not only maintaining profitability but also addressing packaging concerns for small vehicles.

Now, in September 2023, the compact electric vehicle has been captured testing in Europe. Despite the heavy camouflage, the prototype already exhibits a familiar look as it is based on the Casper. Originally, the Casper was equipped with a naturally aspirated three-cylinder, 1.0-liter gasoline engine, but it is now being prepared for an all-electric powertrain.