The Peugeot e-208 is now available in a brand new version equipped with the EMP 2 electric motor. Thanks to this new, more powerful engine, the city car also has a range of 400 km compared to 362 previously. But obviously, this gain has a cost and the bill inevitably rises.
Since its launch in 2019, the Peugeot e-208 has made a name for itself in the TOP 10 best-selling electric cars in France. In October 2020, the electric city car was one of the best sellers alongside the Renault Zoé, or even the Kia e-Niro and the Renault Twingo ZE.
For several months now, we have been talking in our columns about the hypothetical launch of a new version of the Peugeot e-208 with a more powerful engine and greater autonomy. The thing was finally confirmed by the Lion brand in September 2022, on the occasion of the presentation of the new Peugeot e-308.
Indeed, this Peugeot e-208 has a new EMP2 engine co-developed with Emotors, a company co-founded by PSA and the Japanese Nidec. With this new generation engine block, the electric city car displays a power of 115 kW instead of 100 kW. We therefore go from 136 hp to 156 hp, while the torque remains at 260 Nm. overall engine power increase of 15%.
Increased autonomy at a cost
Unsurprisingly, the battery also benefits from slight improvements, with an increased capacity from 50 to 52 kWh. Results, the Peugeot e-208 exceeds the milestone of 400 km of autonomy, against 362 km previously. Electricity consumption decreases on the way, to reach the 12 kWh per 100 km.
However, we have just learned that this variant of the Peugeot e-208 has been available for order since this Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The opportunity for us to discover the price, and above all to note that only the Peugeot e-208 GT will benefit from this engine. Indeed, if you choose the Like or Active finish, you will still be on the old technical sheet with the 136 hp engine and the 50 kWh battery.
You will have understood it, it will therefore be necessary to opt for the GT version, displayed at 40,400 euros all the same, to have “under the hood” the EMP2 engine. Note that the bill has therefore increased by 400 euros compared to the old high-end version of 136 hp. By deducting the ecological bonus currently capped at 7000 euros, the Peugeot e-208 Gt is therefore trading at €33,400. If you are interested, be aware that deliveries will begin in 2023, without further details.
