Video Summary
- The Peugeot e-208 could be your "unicorn" if you're in the market for a small EV that ticks all the boxes.- It is hard to tell that the e-208 is fully electric without looking at the badges.
- In 2020, Peugeot fully revamped the 208 model.
- The styling is described as an all-out extrovert; it even comes in yellow as a standard color.
- It has a more menacing front end than the previous model, a sportier body, and a bigger grill.
- The headlight design is aggressive, featuring LED headlights standard. The GT trim and above get full LED headlights with smart beam assist.
- The 17-inch alloys come with the higher spec e-208; the entry-level 208 has 16-inch alloys.
- Around the back, Peugeot has kept it sporty and simple. With Loire Premium trim and above, it has 3D LED rear lights, and the back and rear tinted windows are standard, complementing the car's design.
- Size-wise, the Peugeot 208 is bigger all around than the previous 208, slightly bigger than the Mini Electric, and almost identical to the Vauxhall Corsa-e, which it shares a similar platform.
- Boot size with the seats up is 311 liters and 1106 liters with them down. This is described as "huge" and one of the best boot sizes in its class, especially with the seats down.
- It has a decent range of 225 predicted miles, which is not far off the Renault Zoe, and better than the Mini Electric and Honda e.
- From a 50kW public charger, you are looking at a 20-80% charge in 40 minutes, and from home, a 7kW wall box charges it in 7.5 hours.
- Visibility is good; blind spot monitor comes standard with GT trim and above.
- It's easy to park, maneuver, and drive.
- Sport mode is fun, and Eco is the most range-conscious mode. Normal mode balances both.
- Speed bumps and potholes can be jarring, needing to slow down.
- Practicality is a strength with five doors and five seats, though it's a bit cramped in the back.
- While there's no back center armrest, the good tech makes up for it. Two USB ports are in the back for device charging.
- Front seating has storage space, and is roomier. The seat positioning is awkward with the steering wheel as it is set at the world's smallest steering wheel. However, once you get in, it's relatively comfortable.
- Interior fit and finish is high quality.
- The upgraded 10-inch touchscreen available on GT trim and above is intuitive. Other trims have a 7-inch touchscreen.
- Its gripe is the chrome strip on the steering wheel that catches the glare of the streetlights when driving at night and is very distracting.
- Physical buttons are available; it's considered better to "faff" with those than touch the screen, as it can be distracting.
- There's a USB-C and USB port.
- The price for the Peugeot e-208 starts from £28,500 and is in line with its rivals. The GT Premium trim is £34,000.
- Offers one of the best all-around packages for a small hatchback EV, and is a great option for the people that are doing short journeys in particular.
