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Peugeot e-208: Compact car launches fully electric with 400 km range

After announcing the new 408 and e-308 as well as e-308 SW about two weeks ago, Peugeot is now relaunching its most compact car. The new Peugeot e-208 is all-electric and is said to combine more driving pleasure and efficiency. In addition, the new electric motor is said to provide a range of up to 400 km.

The new Peugeot e-208 shows off

Already at the end of 2021, the French equipped the e-208 with an extension that provides a longer range. The new Peugeot e-208 for 2023, on the other hand, makes a huge leap. Here, the manufacturer installs the new engine from the recently unveiled e-308.

This not only increases the output of the electric compact car by 15 percent to 115 kW or 156 hp, but also the range and efficiency. Thanks to the new engine, average energy consumption has been reduced to just 12 kWh, while the range has increased by 10.5 percent or 38 km to up to 400 km.

Visually, the new e-208 focuses on a modern, aggressive design and integrates state-of-the-art features. The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit, with its compact steering wheel, also brings an improved driving experience and easy handling.

Already, the current e-208 has been a resounding success for the automaker. Since its launch in 2019, nearly 110,000 units have been produced. “Most importantly, the PEUGEOT e-208 has been the leader in the electric B segment in Europe since the beginning of 2022 and is ranked #1 among all electric vehicles sold in France during the same period,” the manufacturer stresses.

New e-208 shows revised

The new engine in the Peugeot e-208 not only offers more power and 260 Nm of torque, but also aims to provide even more driving pleasure, without vibrations, noise, gear changes, odor and CO2 emissions.

A new 50 kWh lithium-ion battery with 48.1 kWh capacity is also used. At the same time, average consumption drops to around 12 kWh per 100 kilometers.

A heat pump combined with a climate sensor mounted on top of the windshield maximizes the energy efficiency of the heating and air conditioning system. The information transmitted by the sensor enables more precise control of the circulating air in the passenger compartment. Conservation of the amount of energy contained in the battery when heating and maintaining the temperature inside the vehicle is also included.

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In addition, class A+ tires are used, with additional minimization of energy loss due to friction. Peugeot has also worked on the transmission ratio. It should now be able to increase the range, especially when driving on roads and highways.

You should also benefit at low outside temperatures. In addition to the significant increase in range in the WLTP cycle, up to 40 km more range in city traffic at temperatures near 0 ° Celsius should be achieved.

Two chargers

Two types of chargers are available for the new Peugeot e-208: the standard single-phase on-board charger with an output of 7.4 kW and the three-phase on-board charger with an output of 11 kW.

The compact is also fast-charging capable and can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in less than 25 minutes at a public 100-kW charging station.

You can also select one of three available driving modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) via a pushbutton in the center console to increase either range or power. Active Safety Brake Plus, activated by another button on the transmission controls, can increase deceleration when the accelerator pedal is released to optimize energy recovery.

e-208 to launch in 2023

The new Peugeot e-208 is scheduled to appear in 2023, and the manufacturer has not yet revealed pricing details. It can be purchased through the manufacturer’s Financing Store as well as through the redesigned www.peugeot.de website. Free delivery directly to your home is already included.

Simon Lüthje

I am co-founder of this blog and am very interested in everything that has to do with technology, but I also like to play games. I was born in Hamburg, but now I live in Bad Segeberg.

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After announcing the new 408 and e-308 as well as e-308 SW about two weeks ago, Peugeot is now relaunching its most compact car. The new Peugeot e-208 is all-electric and is said to combine more driving pleasure and efficiency. In addition, the new electric motor is said to provide a range of up to … (Weiterlesen...)

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