Peugeot e-208 (P21)

Peugeot e-208 (P21) is a fully electric hatchback model developed by the French automaker Peugeot and positioned in the B-segment. First introduced in 2019, the P21-coded second-generation 208 is produced with both internal combustion engine options and an electric variant (e-208). The model was refreshed in 2023 with an updated electric motor.

Peugeot e-208 (P21) (Peugeot)

Design and Structural Features

The Peugeot e-208 is built on the CMP (Common Modular Platform), which is compatible with both internal combustion and electric powertrains. The facelifted e-208 features three-piece LED daytime running lights, an enlarged front grille and redesigned rear lighting.

• Length: 4,055 mm
• Width: 1,745 mm
• Height: 1,430 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,540 mm
• Trunk Volume: 311 litres
• Weight: 1,455–1,530 kg

Powertrain Options and Performance

The Peugeot e-208 is equipped with a fully electric powertrain and offers an upgraded motor-battery combination following the 2023 facelift.

• Electric Motor (2023 onwards):
• • Motor Power: 115 kW (156 hp)
  • Torque: 260 Nm
  • Battery Capacity: 51 kWh (gross)
  • Electric Range (WLTP): 400 km
• Charging Time:
• • 20–80% with 100 kW DC fast charging: 30 minutes
• Electric Motor (2019–2022):
• • Motor Power: 100 kW (136 hp)
  • Battery Capacity: 50 kWh (gross)
  • Electric Range (WLTP): 340 km

Interior and Technological Features

The Peugeot e-208 adopts the brand’s ‘i-Cockpit’ design philosophy. Key interior design elements include a raised instrument cluster, compact steering wheel and multimedia display screen.

Standard Equipment:

• 7-inch touchscreen multimedia display
• Analog-digital hybrid instrument cluster
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
• Manual climate control system
• Electric parking brake

Optional Equipment:

• 10-inch HD touchscreen multimedia display
• 3D digital instrument cluster
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats
• Wireless charging unit
• Focal premium audio system

Peugeot e-208 (P21) Interior Design (Peugeot)

Safety and Driver Assistance Systems

The Peugeot e-208 is equipped with active and passive safety systems, categorized as standard and optional features.

Standard Systems:

• Active Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Hill Start Assist
• Speed Limit Recognition System
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Driver Fatigue Detection System

Optional Systems:

• Adaptive Cruise Control (with Stop&Go functionality)
• Blind Spot Warning System
• Rear View Camera
• Parking Assistant (with automatic parking feature)

The model received four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.

Production and Market Position

The Peugeot e-208 (P21) is manufactured at Stellantis’s Trnava plant in Slovakia. The model competes in the European market against other B-segment electric hatchbacks such as the Renault Zoe, Opel Corsa-e, Fiat 500e and Mini Electric.