Video Summary
- The Peugeot e-208 is not new but remains competitive against other electric cars.- Newer models feature battery upgrades with efficiency improvements.
- The new battery upgrade gives a range of 225 miles on the WLTP combined cycle.
- The changes included an interior humidity sensor and an improved heat pump.
- The battery is 50 KWh and the engine produces 136 BHP.
- The mechanical development includes a new gearbox ratio.
- The electric version offers the same exterior and interior styling as the combustion version.
- The front grille has blue tips and a blue-hued Peugeot badge.
- Standard features include alloy wheels on the active premium trim due to its status as the new entry-level.
- The car has LED headlight signatures.
- Boot has 311 Litres of space.
- There isn't a false boot floor and so has a high loading lip.
- There are no rear USB ports, which is disappointing.
- The rear seats aren't great.
- Interior styling wins awards, with a premium looking interior.
- Small steering wheel creates a sporty feel, and has a low seating position.
- Has a push button start and DAB radio, but is only single zone climate control.
- Infotainment is 7-inch as standard and 10-inch on GT line trim, but can be awkward to use while driving.
- Has regenerative braking which helps put energy back into the battery.
- 0 to 62 in under eight seconds and handles B roads well.
- Range prediction holds up well, almost spot on, in real world tests.
- Its Achilles heel is the range depletion at high speeds.
- Takes 7.5 hours to charge at home but can accept up to 100 kW of charge.
- Does not have a single pedal drive and is unlike the Nissan Leaf.
- A 3-pin charger costs extra.
- As the next generation cars are going to be sub £20k are these good value?
