All-new Peugeot e-208 fully-electric city car offers a lively drive experience. Choose this elective car without compromise! Peugeot e-208 looks like a 208 and is more of a normal 208. The Performance and space of the Peugeot e-208 are quite similar to the regular Peugeot 208. It looks amazing on the outside. Its internal beauty has made it one of the decent cars to drive to.
The catchy features of the electric version are 136bhp and 221lb-ft from its electric motor. Powered by a 50kWh battery offers a WLT range of 217. It charges using 100kW DC charging that charges it 0-80% in half an hour. The company hinted at the long-awaited arrival of some sort of GTI – electric version. By that time, e-208 will become the quickest cub of the litter, with a sprint time of 0-62 time in just 8.1 seconds.
To fit the battery inside it, engineers have broken it up into several sections to consume the space vacated by the fuel tank, catalysts, and exhaust of the combustion as seen in regular 208. You will also see a transverse section under the front seats. That means, they fitted the battery without compromising with the foot room or boot space. The only change in e-208 is the wider rear track. It seems that the company decided to electrify this car when the platform itself was in development. The mini version has space for just 32.5kWh., and still needs some room for height lift.
So how are you going to identify this iconic electric Peugeot? The front lion badge with a blue tint, an ‘e’ on the rear pillar, blanked off ‘grille’, different alloys, no exhaust pipe, are some of the signs of e-208.
It’s available with the same trim levels – Active, Active Premium, Allure, Allure Premium, and GT Line – as its petrol or diesel-driven sisters.
The exterior of Peugeot e-208
Peugeot e-208 rides quietly on the road. The mesmerizing all-new PEUGEOT e-208 has all attractive features to attract the viewers at the first instance.
Its unique touches embody technology and modern design: monogram “e” and the dichroic Lion which can change color from different angles; body-colored chequered front grille; glossy black wheel arch; 17” bigger aerodynamic aluminum wheels* and refurbished upholstery. Excellent interior space and technology embedded for passengers.
A fully electric car offers a smooth drive without sensation. Immediate engine torque helps to accelerate sharply. Silent engine* offers a silent driving experience. No carbon dioxide emission while driving keeps the environment safe.
Interior of Peugeot e-208
3D head-up digital instrument panel gives complete information on your driving. It can be projected, like a hologram, using the capacitive color touchscreen. The display has three Driving modes Eco/Normal/Sport, Battery level indicator, Animation of specific information explaining the operation of the powertrain in real-time.
Peugeot e-208 like other Pugs has a small steering wheel, and there are instruments that you need to view above the wheel rim. If the driver sits upright, the vision is brilliant because the clocks are up near the sightline. If you recline your seat back, you may not get a clear vision.
The seats at the front are great. The boot size is good. The touchscreen comes with a CarPlay and Android Auto. Below the screen, there are touch buttons to change screen functions – phone, music, nav, CarPlay. There is a switch to control climate.
Do you know, you don’t need to use those buttons? Just touch the screen with three fingers and it will take you back to the main menu, with those functions rather than touching the buttons.
In front of those buttons are some aluminum keys for hazard lights, de-mist, door locking, and many more functions.
Two little lockers on the dash keep your phone safe. You will also see USB and USB-C ports.
The engine of Peugeot e-208
The e-208’s immediate reachability of 136hp and maximum torque of 260 Nm from 0mph give a smooth and calm driving experience. The efficiency of this car is great, big thanks to the team of Engineers. A heat pump controls the climate. The electric motor is the permanent-magnet kind, which normally wastes less heat.
e-CMP electrified modular platform to fit a high-voltage battery containing a large battery of 50kWh to save on-board space and boot volume. The electric car battery comes with a warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles for 70% of its charge capacity whichever comes earlier.
This fully electric car is fast and intuitive. It can drive in emission restriction zones of a city. MyPEUGEOT application allows management features like pre-programming of charging and heating and checking the battery charge level.
You can charge the battery at home with a Wallbox, or using a domestic plug (can charge the battery in (24hours) or a public terminal (80% charge in 30min).
Safety in Peugeot e-208
The e-208 has been designed to keep the safety of passengers in view. It supports features like an Anti-Lock braking system, Electronic Braking System, Emergency Braking assistance. Driver and passenger airbags keep riders safe in case of any mishappening. Automatic door locking when the rider moves away from the car. Automatic hazard light activation when sudden brakes are applied while driving. Child lock on rear doors for the protection of your child
Seat Belt Warning, Tyre puncture kit, exterior temperature indicator with ice warning, speed limit recognition and recommended speed alert, and much more.
Pricing of Peugeot e-208
It will be one of the best cars for driving in its class and will be competitively priced too. The INR on-road price of this car hasn’t been released yet, but the company is expecting to launch it in 2021.
Conclusion
Earlier, buyers used to decide which cars to buy depending on their engine and transmission capacity. With the introduction of Peugeot e-208, people learned the addition of electric cars to diesel or petrol, manual or auto. The e-208 would impress people who liked 208 but then looked for the powertrain. And people who wanted an electric car and then looked for a Peugeot e-208.
The Peugeot 208 is a supermini car but it has some flaws. It has less space, and not so quiet to drive on the road. And the e-208 has improvised on those flaws with some attractions too.
The Peugeot e-208’s perfect combination of range, value, easy personality, and desirability of buyers make it one of the best picks.
