Snappy charging
Instead of trying to impress with out-of-the-box design like many carmakers going electric for the first time, Peugeot is taking another approach. With an impressive range of up to 450km (depending on weather and road conditions), the e-208 is also one of the fastest charging small electric cars on the market.
Plugging in at a Fast Charge station will get you from 30->236 km range in 28 minutes. When you plug in at home, your battery will be ready to rock after 8 hours.
Familiar and fun
For anyone who has owned or driven in the iconic Peugeot 205, this new e-208 will feel instantly familiar in terms of design. The compact, sporty lines of the 205 which originally came out in 1983, have been evolved and new design elements have been added, such as the Fang-like front lights which give the car a modern, confident look.
Driving this car is fun and stress-free. The e-208 is nimble going around corners, and the typical small Peugeot steering wheel gives it an extra sporty feel especially when you’re zooming around town.
Technology galore
The interior has a smart blend of contrasting materials and colours that feel modern and fresh without being too in your face. The high-tech dashboard centers around a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink integrated as standard across the range. With snazzy 3D graphics in the infotainment system, multiple USB charging sockets in the front and back, as well as wireless phone charging, technology lovers will be happy in the e-208.
Sporty and comprehensively high-tech
The Peugeot e-208 is a sporty and comprehensively high-tech small electric car that feels fun and youthful in a way that few rivals do. The 450km range is impressive for a car of this size and for city drivers especially, this will be more than enough to get you where you need to go.
Frequently asked questions about electric driving
An electric vehicle, also called an EV, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The energy used for driving an EV is stored in the battery and the battery is charged at a charge station (at home, at the office or in public).
To charge your electric vehicle, you will require a recharging station, a charging cable, and a charging card.
A fully charged battery with a capacity of 40 kW will enable you to drive 200 to 250 kilometers. If you drive sensibly, you will achieve even more. Speed has the most effect on the amount of power drawn down from your battery, so you are advised to keep to the permitted speed limits.
There are also other factors that may have an effect on your driving range:
- High or low temperatures (resulting in continuous operation of the air conditioning/heating)
- A (too) sporty driving style
- Driving with a strong headwind
- A fully loaded car
- Driving uphill for a long period of time
An electric vehicle requires less maintenance. This is due to the engine's reduced number of moving parts compared to a conventional combustion motor, which therefore leads to reduced wear. Moreover, oil changes are a thing of the past and the vehicle does not have an exhaust or gears. In addition, the brakes are less susceptible to wear thanks to the regenerative braking capacity.
Electric vehicles are approved for all safety factors, just like conventional vehicles. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that some parts may receive an active charge or that short-circuiting causes an electrical fire, though the safety precautions and construction have limited this risk to an absolute minimum.
That depends on a number of factors: the type of vehicle, the power left in the battery, how fast your vehicle charges, and which type of recharging station you will be using. When charging your vehicle with a standard power socket, approximately 10 hours is required. This is approximately 2 to 4 hours when using a public recharging terminal. When using a fast-charger (primarily located along highways), your battery will reach 80% charge in 30 minutes. Do keep in mind that using fast-chargers is more expensive than standard recharging stations.
This depends on where you will be charging your vehicle. Home recharging stations are the most economical in most situations. The average electric vehicle uses 15 to 20 kWh per 100 km. If your home electricity rate is €0.25 and you drive an average of 15,000 km per year, your charging costs will range between €563 and €750 per year. When charging away from home, your rate is determined by the recharging terminal provider. A starting fee and incentive rate are often charged in addition to the kWh charge. Via www.plugsurfing.com, you'll find an overview of available recharging terminals in Belgium and Europe including the price per kWh.
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*The Peugeot e-208 is not available yet.
