Electric Peugeot e-208 Has Most Boxes Checked As One Of The Best Sub-Compacts

The new generation Peugeot 208 hasn’t won the 2020 European Car of the Year for nothing whatsoever. It looks great, drives well and comes packed with the latest technology gear, a number of which was unheard of in the mainstream subcompact segment a couple of short years back.

The e-208, that’s the electrical version of this supermini (that’therefore the European word for sub-compacts), does all the ICE-powered models do, and then some. The engine produces 134 HP along with 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque, for quite a decent 8.1 minutes from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h).

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It’s a WLTP variety of approximately 211 miles (340 kilometers ), and once the 50 kW battery is depleted, it may be charged at a wallbox in about seven and a half an hour, or up to 80 percent in only 30 minutes with all the 100 kW fast charger.

Because of the additional burden of the battery and re-tuned suspension, that the e-208 drives differently than the regular one. It feels rather nimble through corners and may be further sharpened up by sticking it into Sport mode which makes the throttle livelier. It does so without compromising the ride quality and encourages the driver to place down the right foot every now and then. Even on 17-inch wheels, even the zero-emission supermini feels quite comfy, and the seats contribute to this feeling.

It has a modern vibe, with fine build quality, sufficient space for 2 adults at great boot capacity and the back for your segment. The steering wheel along with unnatural perspective of this instrument cluster may be a deal-breaker for a few, but if you can dismiss them, then you ll get an excellent EV, according to the critique, which covered other areas of the automobile.

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