Peugeot E-208 Review

Price: £36,250

Electrifying.com score

7/10

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The E-208 looks great, is fun to drive and fits four adults in with ease, but it's expensive

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  • Battery size: 51kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 5.19
  • E-Rating™: A+

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  • Max charge rate: 100 kW
  • Range: 248 miles
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  • Battery size: 51kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 5.19
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 100 kW
  • Range: 248 miles
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A+

Ginny Says

“Good range, fun to drive and fast to charge. What’s not to like? If you're looking to make the switch to electric but want the design and feel of a traditional car, it's a great choice. ”

Nicki Says

“I’ve always had a soft spot for Peugeot’s small hatchbacks and I think e208 looks great, both inside and out. This is a great car for nipping around town in, it’s easy to park and very practical. Although I wish it had somewhere to store the charging cables.”

Driven and reviewed by 

Nicola Hume

 - 
24 Jan 2024

If you want proof that electric cars are becoming ‘normal’, try walking into a Peugeot dealer and asking about the new 208 hatchback. There is no electric car section of the showroom, no need to wait for a salesperson who’s completed the EV training course and no weird-looking electric model. You will simply be asked which type of engine you’d like in your 208 – petrol, hybrid or electric.

In fact, the only difference is that – as of the 2024 model year facelift - there is only one high-spec model available on the E-208, called the GT. You can’t have it in the lesser equipped trims that are available with the standard petrol and self-charging hybrid versions.

But, you do get the fastest car in the range with the E-208 GT, which produces 154bhp for impressively sporty acceleration and is especially nippy in the 0-30mph sprint away from roundabouts or traffic lights in town.

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You don’t need to drive everywhere like you are on a racetrack though. The E-208 has selectable modes which temper the amount of power and the way the car feels. In ‘Sport’ you get the full 154bhp, but you won’t be able to drive as far between charges. ‘Normal’ gives you less power but is still punchy enough for easy everyday driving. If you want to make the most of the range there’s ‘Eco’ which cuts the power and climate  extends the range to about 280 miles. It means you can tailor the car to be fun, economical or somewhere in-between.

Charging is pretty fast, too. At an ultra-rapid charger, the E-208 can zap in the watts at up to 100kW, which is quick compared to some rivals in this price range.

Talking of rivals, there is one car in particular you should consider if the E-208 appeals. That’s the Vauxhall Corsa-e, as it is essentially the same car underneath – Vauxhall and Peugeot developed it together. Be sure to take a look at both cars (along with the best-selling Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf) to check you are getting the best deal.

It’s not got the biggest battery or the longest range, but the E-208 is pretty near the top of the class and can charge quickly too.

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