Overview
Peugeot is part of the Netherlands based Stellantis N.V., which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Italian/ American) and Groupe PSA (French). You may not be familiar with these names, but the automotive brands in the portfolio would be well known to most consumers. These include: Maserati, Opel, Vauxhall, Jeep, FIAT, Alfa Romeo etc.
Peugeot was founded in 1810 in Eastern France (Sochaux), and has a rich heritage in motor racing and the broader automotive sector. Peugeot has won many awards for its passenger cars, to include, six European Car of the Year awards.
As part of the broader Groupe PSA, Peugeot is very committed to the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Peugeot has committed to offering a fully electric (BEV) or a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for every model in its portfolio by 2023. The company’s portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs) include:
- The all-electric Peugeot e-2008
- The all-electric Peugeot e-208
- Peugeot 308 PHEV
- Peugeot 308 SW PHEV
- Peugeot 3008 PHEV
- Peugeot 408 PHEV
- Peugeot 508 PHEV
- Peugeot 508 SW PHEV
- The all-electric Peugeot e-Rifter
- Peugeot e-Traveller PHEV
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The All-Electric Peugeot e-208 Hatchback
The Peugeot pure electric e-208 hails from the Peugeot 208 supermini portfolio, first unveiled at the Geneva Motors Show in 2012. The second generation 208 was unveiled by the French automotive manufacturer in 2019, at the Geneva Motor Show. At the same time, the company also unveiled the all-electric e-208 hatchback. The EV also uses the dedicated e-CMP platform.
Peugeot has retained ‘familiarity’ with the exterior design for the e-208 electric hatchback. From the outside, the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is very similar to its sibling petrol and diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. However, that is where the similarity ends.
The e-208 has much more to offer than the conventional petrol and diesel variants. This includes: zero-tailpipe emissions, lower cost of motoring per mile, smoother and more silent drive, instant torque, lower taxes and more!
For families and company-car drivers keen to migrate to electric driving via a more affordable and compact electric car, the Peugeot e-208 is certainly worth considering. The pure electric Peugeot has a 50 kWh onboard EV battery. It is true, in that, the more recent introduction of electric cars have a larger EV battery, but given the positioning of the e-208 electric car, primarily as a city car, the 50 kWh battery size is appropriate.
The manufacturer claims a zero-emission electric range up to 224 miles (WLTP). Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the EV should be able to deliver an electric range over 190 miles. A useful and practical EV range for most day-to-day needs and for longer distance motorway driving.
For those new to electric driving, a number of factors impact the claimed range. These include: driving profile, weather conditions, road surface, wheel size, onboard services used, passenger load and more.
The electric car also incorporates regenerative braking to increase the efficiency and electric range. The EV offers two regenerative braking modes: moderate and emphasised. We recommend using the ’emphasised’ mode as often as possible to increase the efficiency of the electric car.
The Peugeot EV offers DC charging up to 100 kW, which is more than sufficient given the size of the onboard EV battery. At 100 kW DC, the EV can be charged up to 80% in 30 minutes. Just enough time for a coffee and short motorway break.
The e-208 incorporates a 7.4 kW AC (1-phase) onboard charger. This again is appropriate, given that most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply. The EV battery can be fully charged in 7 hours and 30 minutes. We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight when the electricity tariff prices are cheaper and we also encourage the use of a dedicated home EV charging station like zappi, which is compatible with solar energy.
We discourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug for charging an electric car. The EV will take up to 24 hours to fully charge via a standard domestic socket!
In terms of performance, the front-wheel drive Peugeot e-208 delivers 0-62 mph in 8.1 seconds, with a 93 mph top speed (maximum power: 136 hp/ torque: 260 Nm). The electric car also benefits from instant torque. The pure electric e-208 comes with 3 driving modes: Sport, Normal and Eco. The Eco gives priority to electric range, while the Sport gives priority to performance. The Normal mode is for everyday use.
In terms of technology and safety features, the e-208 includes the following (depending on the variant): active safety brake, acoustic vehicle alerting system, blind spot monitoring, Peugeot i-cockpit, 3D head-up digital instrument panel, 8 colour ambient lighting, 7″ high definition touchscreen, climate control and more. In terms of practicality, the EV offers 311 L boot space.
Company-car drivers can also take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. You can lease the Peugeot e-208 via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| A good option for city driving | Only available in one EV battery size |
| Decent pure electric range | A more traditional exterior design than futuristic |
| 100 kW DC charging as standard | Limited boot space |
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The All-Electric Peugeot e-208 Hatchback (credit: Peugeot)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (4 Options) |
|---|
| Peugeot e-208 Active Premium + (from £30,195) |
| Peugeot e-208 Allure Premium + (from £31,495) |
| Peugeot e-208 GT (from £33,445) |
| Peugeot e-208 GT Premium (from £34,345) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 50 kWh |
| Charging: | 100 kW rapid charging standard (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 7.4 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 30 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1430 |
| Width (mm): | 1745 |
| Length (mm): | 4055 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2540 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 10.4 |
| Boot Space (L): | 311 |
| Peugeot e-208 | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 50 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 218 – 224 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km): | 159 – 176 |
| Charging: | 100 kW rapid charging standard (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 7.4 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 30 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 93 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 |
| Max Power (HP): | 136 |
| Torque (Nm): | 260 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,455 |
| Colours: | 8 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Four-Star |
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