Peugeot e-208 reliability & safety rating
The electric Peugeot 208 has good safety equipment, although others fare better in crash tests and there’s no space-saver spare wheel
| Euro NCAP | Adult protection | Child protection | Safety assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 stars (2019) | 91% | 86% | 71% |
The Peugeot e-208’s four-star official Euro NCAP crash-test rating looks low compared to some cars, but keep in mind it was tested under the latest and most stringent Euro NCAP rules, while many rivals were tested under an earlier iteration. Weak points included pedestrian safety.
Peugeot e-208 reliability & problems
It’s hard to comment on reliability given that the e-208 is still relatively new. However, as a rule, electric cars are very reliable given that the motor has far fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel engine. Peugeot fared well in the 2022 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, finishing fourth overall out of 29 brands. What's more, the 208 finished a very respectable 37th in the rundown of the top 75 cars, with a top-10 finish for ride and handling.
Safety
There’s a host of standard driver aids on the e-208, including autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance and traffic-sign recognition that beams the relevant speed limit onto your dials. However, you do have to go for GT or GT Premium trims to get upgraded autonomous emergency braking that uses radar rather than a camera-based sensor, and which can respond to a cyclist or pedestrian as well as a vehicle. You also only get adaptive cruise control as standard on the top-of-the-range GT Premium trim, though it’s optional on the GT. It’s a shame that you can’t get a space-saver wheel (there isn’t room in the boot, as the batteries take up too much space). Finally, standard full LED lights on the top two trims promise great night vision.
