Mid-life update Peugeot e-208 The electric hatchback has been revealed globally, it has finally been confirmed to arrive in Australia in 2024.
The Peugeot e-208 was first revealed in 2019 alongside the usual second-generation internal combustion-powered 208 but it has been limited so far.
Other details include Australian specs for the e-208 and specific launch dates to be announced “in the near future”. Currently, Australian customers can register their interests on Peugeot Australia’s website.
Globally, the Peugeot e-208 is powered by a front axle mounted electric motor manufacture 115kW power, and use a 51kWh battery.
Peugeot claims e-208 has 400km of the range on the combined WLTP cycle. When plugged into a 100kW DC fast charger, the battery is charged from 20 to 80% in less than 25 minutes.
It’s worth noting that there are new varieties of 48V mild-hybrid powertrains available on the regular 208, but these have not been confirmed to be coming to Australia.
The highlight of this updated Peugeot e-208 is a refreshed look inside and out.
The front of the e-208 now has the same design language as the update 508 liftback and wagon, as well as updates 2008. The front lighting signature consists of three long vertical “light claws”.
The rear of the e-208 has also been reworked to include a black stripe that houses the taillights with three horizontal “claws”.
Inside the e-208 comes a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This infotainment system can receive software updates over the air.
On the safety front, the Peugeot e-208 comes with the following safety equipment:
- Automatic emergency brake
- Blind spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Driver Attention Warning
- Traffic sign recognition
Globally, the refreshed Peugeot 208 lineup comes in three different variants: Active, Allure and GT.
At this stage, it is not clear which e-208 variant or what variants will be offered locally. The e-2008 electric crossover expected to arrive locally in late 2023 is offered in a single GT specification only.
Another thing that remains unclear is how much the Peugeot e-208 will cost locally. The Peugeot e-2008 will use the previous version of the e-208’s electric powertrain, priced at $59,900 excluding road costs.
However, the light electric vehicle segment has warmed up in the country with Grade 4, Dolphin BYD And GWM Ora All are now priced at entry-level form under $40,000 before hitting the road.
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