Peugeot e‑208

The Peugeot e‑208 is the entry point into Peugeot’s electrified range — a facelifted, second‑generation B‑segment supermini built on the regular 208’s CMP platform rather than a dedicated EV architecture. It’s a five‑door hatchback with a single front motor and FWD only; no AWD variant exists in this segment for Peugeot. What makes the latest version notable isn’t a new platform but a meaningful mid‑cycle update: a bigger usable battery, more power, a standardised heat pump, and added V2L capability, making it the most capable iteration of a nameplate that’s been on sale since 2019.

On power, the e‑208 comes in two configurations. The standard pack is rated at 50kWh gross (47kWh usable) paired with a 136hp motor, while the upgraded pack is 54kWh gross (50.8kWh usable) with 156hp. WLTP range sits at around 224 miles (360km) on the smaller battery and up to 267 miles (430km) on the larger one — the cycle is WLTP throughout, no CLTC equivalent applies since this is a European‑market car. Charging is rated at 7.4kW AC onboard, with a 100kW DC peak; a 10–80% DC top‑up benchmarks at roughly 26–30 minutes depending on conditions. A performance e‑208 GTi variant (reportedly ~280hp) has been previewed alongside this facelift but hasn’t been independently tested yet, so its figures and pricing remain unconfirmed and are not reflected in the numbers above.

In its launch market, UK pricing runs roughly £24,995–£29,745 depending on trim and battery. Converted at current GBP/NGN rates (~₦1,850/£1), that’s approximately ₦46.2M–₦55.0M before freight, duties, and clearing — Peugeot doesn’t officially distribute the e‑208 in Nigeria, Kenya, or South Africa, so any unit reaching these markets arrives via grey‑market import, and landed cost will run well above the UK retail figure once duties are applied. The realistic buyer is a single‑car urban commuter or small household wanting a compact, low‑running‑cost EV for city and short‑hop driving; in Europe it’s also a common salary‑sacrifice/fleet pick given its low BIK banding.

Within Peugeot’s own EV range, the e‑208 sits below the e‑2008 (compact crossover, more space and ground clearance) and the e‑308 (C‑segment hatchback/wagon, larger battery options). Outside the brand, its closest rivals are the Renault 5 E‑Tech and the MINI Cooper Electric — both similarly sized, similarly priced B‑segment EVs chasing the same buyer. For direct spec‑and‑price comparison purposes, the Renault 5 E‑Tech is the closest match: comparable size, comparable WLTP range bands, and overlapping UK pricing.

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