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Peugeot E-208: range, battery & charging

A bigger battery means the Peugeot E-208 can now go further than before, but some cheaper rivals have longer legs

Overall rating

4.0 out of 5

Range, battery & charging rating

4.0 out of 5

Price
£29,950 - £34,955
Fuel Type:
Electric
ModelRangeWallbox charge timeRapid charge time
50kWh225 miles7hrs 30 mins (0-100%, 7.4kW)30 mins (10-80%, 100kW)
51kWh258 miles7hrs 30 mins (0-100%, 7.4kW)30 mins (10-80%, 100kW)

The Peugeot E-208 is available with two battery sizes, and the larger of the pair was first introduced in the bigger Jeep Avenger SUV before being rolled out to other Stellantis EVs. Either pack should give drivers a range of over 200 miles in real-world driving, although cheaper rivals such as the MG4 EV Long Range can go significantly further on a charge. Still, 100kW DC rapid charging should make the occasional longer journey a breeze.

Peugeot E-208 range

The smaller of the two battery packs offered in the Peugeot E-208 provides a range of up to 225 miles – more than what’s possible in the Fiat 500e or Citroen e-C3. Based on our time with the electric supermini, a real-world range of around 200 miles is certainly achievable in summer, while closer to 150 miles would be more likely during the colder months.

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If you’re prepared to fork out for the top-of-the-range GT trim, you’ll have the option of a slightly larger 51kWh battery pack. Peugeot claims a maximum range of 258 miles for this pack, but this fails to beat the cheaper MG4 EV SE Long Range’s 281 miles. 

Charge time

You’ll need around seven-and-a-half hours to fully charge the E-208 from a 7.4kW home wallbox, which we’d certainly recommend you have installed if possible. You can also set timed charging using the touchscreen or a phone app, and plugging-in is easy; the port is on the rear flank, where you’d expect the fuel filler to be.

The E-208's maximum charging speed is 100kW, which means you can add 100 miles of range in around 20 minutes or a 10-80% top-up in around 30 minutes. If you think you might want to charge at a three-pin domestic plug occasionally, you’ll have to pay a little extra to get the necessary cable (which is a shame, as most electric cars get this as standard) and it'll take 24 hours for a full charge this way.

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Hello there, I’m Tom Jervis and I have the pleasure of being the Content Editor here at DrivingElectric. Before joining the team in 2023, I spent my time reviewing cars and offering car buying tips and advice on DrivingElectric’s sister site, Carbuyer. I also continue to occasionally contribute to the AutoExpress magazine – another of DrivingElectric’s partner brands. In a past life, I worked for the BBC as a journalist and broadcast assistant for regional services in the east of England – constantly trying to find stories that related to cars!

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