Peugeot E-208 Hatchback
New from £24,985 / £347 p/m
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Is the Peugeot E-208 Hatchback a good car?
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Words by: Dan Trent
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Petrolheads of a certain age get all misty-eyed about trad Peugeot hot hatches like the legendary 205 GTi, and for good reason. Affordable, fun and famously feisty, these were accessible performance cars for a generation of drivers, and desirable modern classics to this day. Hence this E-208 GTi channels the spirit (and design influence) of the iconic 205 into a souped-up twist on the regular E-208 as the first GTi of the electric age. Underneath it’s fundamentally the same car as the Corsa GSE, Abarth 600e and Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce, and just as fun to drive. But carried off with style and a sense of tradition none of its relatives can match.
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"Green Rating
A dinky battery in a dinky car gives the E-208 the sort of carbon footprint we welcome. We wish, however that Stellantis’s global achievements to limit emissions translated into clear UK communications to its Peugeot customers about its actions – there’s no link to sustainability on the Peugeot homepage. Commendable water reduction per vehicle and circular-economy investment (in 2024, the percentage in weight of end-of-life vehicles recycled was 89 per cent, surpassing the minimum 85 per cent required by European law) but worrying news that the global company is looking at reinvesting in diesel again for certain markets.
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Running costs for a Peugeot E-208
The E-208 GTi launches into an increasingly competitive electric hot hatch sector, and deals will of course vary from month to month. Taking bottom-line prices as a comparison, the Peugeot carries a small premium over the (very) closely related Corsa GSE and is a little more expensive than the base version of the Alpine A290, though the latter has the advantage of the full Electric Car Grant rather than the lower rate of the Vauxhall and Peugeot. So, advantage Alpine there. The Abarth and Alfa Romeo are, meanwhile, quite a bit pricier. But they’re all there or thereabouts on price and performance, the good news being you can choose based on the one you like the look of, or with the heritage that resonates the most. Back in the real-world of running costs? Well, ask us how we know but if you’re enjoying the E-208 GTi’s performance to the full you’ll be plugging into chargers quite a lot. So, that’s going to cost you!
Reliability of a Peugeot E-208
Peugeot benefits from being part of the wider Stellantis family, and its reliability has improved thanks to the economies of scale from sharing parts and tech with the other brands in the group. We’d also take some additional confidence from the fact the team behind the GTi are from Peugeot’s racing division, and it’s been engineered with the same motorsport mindset to ensure brakes, tyres and suspension can all handle the extra speed.
Safety for a Peugeot E-208
Fair to say the target buyers for the E-208 GTi are likely less bothered by safety tech than how exciting it is to drive, the good news being the driver aids you get on the regular E-208 are still present and correct. And a lot less intrusive than they are in a lot of the cars we’ve tested recently, the lane-keeping nudges subtle enough that we didn’t immediately reach to turn them off and the speed warning chimes tactful enough to be actually useful. We also appreciated the fantastic grip of the Michelin tyres on our test cars, giving us tons of confidence in mixed conditions on our Scottish drive. There’s a no-cost option for Hankooks that put range before grip. But, given the nature of the car, we’d stick to the Michelins and accept we’d be charging more often.
How comfortable is the Peugeot E-208
The standard E-208 is a small car in the best traditions of French superminis, which inevitably means it’s a little cramped in the back. Same goes for the GTi on that score, of course, and if you like the idea of an electric hot hatch but need a bit more space the related Mokka GSE or the bigger Abarth or Alfa Romeo equivalents might be better. More broadly, the GTi proudly puts excitement before comfort in the way it drives, the upgraded suspension stiff enough to rattle your teeth at town speeds and fatter tyres noisy on rougher road surfaces. Both features coming into their own as the speeds rise and the roads get twistier, though. We need to drive them on the same day to be fully certain but we’d venture the Peugeot is perhaps a fraction less harsh than the Corsa GSE on this score, but neither car is one you’d choose for a relaxing ride.
Features of the Peugeot E-208
Fans of the iconic OG 205 GTi will enjoy the many and various visual references to it throughout the E-208 GTi, these including red carpets and exterior pinstriping, GTi badges on the rear bodywork and the distinctive 18-inch wheels. It’s tastefully done and combined with more modern flourishes like the super-nifty 3D instruments and dedicated GTi display options for the main screen. For once Peugeot’s signature titchy steering wheel arrangement makes sense, contributing to the go-kart like driving experience while grippy sports seats hold you in place through the bends. GTi-specific upgrades to the brakes, suspension, driving modes and transmission will, meanwhile, delight the reformed petrolheads coming round to the idea of electric hot hatches for the first time. Beyond that it’s basically just a top-spec E-208 with bells on, and no worse for that.
Power for a Peugeot E-208
The E-208 GTi is proof positive fun at the wheel is more about feel than it is big horsepower stats or impressive 0-60mph times. Sure, it’s still quick – the 281 horsepower is multiples of what the original 205 GTi had and more than the Alpine A290. But the way that power goes to the road is what makes the GTi such fun to drive, the weighty steering giving you the confidence to lean hard on the front tyres into the turns while the limited-slip differential (ask a petrolhead…) means you can be on the accelerator early and feel the car pulling into the corner under power rather than wanting to run wide. There are times when you feel the extra weight of the battery pack under hard acceleration and over bigger bumps. But, on the whole, the quality of the chassis engineering is exceptional. The only cloud on the horizon? Driven as intended you’ll be draining the battery a lot sooner than the 218 miles Peugeot claims. To the point where we were done with less than half that distance covered. OK, we had a lot of fun along the way. But if you’re looking to enjoy quiet roads out in the middle of nowhere just make sure you have your charging stops planned. On this experience they’ll be coming round sooner than you expected, though if it’s really a worry you can opt for a less sporty Hankook tyre option that increases the official range to 233 miles.
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
£529.03
Monthly payment
£3,174.16
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 261 miles
£582.67
Monthly payment
£3,496.03
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 219 miles
£494.80
Monthly payment
£2,968.78
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 226 miles
£503.12
Monthly payment
£3,018.74
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 268 miles
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Peugeot E-208 Hatchback. This may vary between trim levels.
- 12V Power Socket
- 6 Speakers - 2 Tweeters and 4 Door Speakers
- Antenna - Gloss Black Fin Design
- Bluetooth Telephone Facility
- DAB Radio - Digital Audio Broadcasting
- Front USB-C - Data and Charge x1 and USB-C - Charge x1
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit - 10in Capacitive Colour Touchscreen
- Peugeot Connect SOS and Assistance
- Rear USB-A x1 and USB-C x1
- Wireless Mirror Screen - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 16in Alloy Wheels - NOMA - Bi-Tone Diamond Cut
- 208 Model Designation Badges Front and Rear
- Acoustic Windscreen
- Dark Tinted Rear Side and Tailgate Windows
- Dichroic E Monogram on C Pillar and Tailgate
- Door Mirror Shells - Gloss Black
- Electric - Heated and Power Folding Door Mirrors with Courtesy Floor Lighting
- Exterior Door Handles - Body-Colour
- Front Bumper Grille - Grained Black
- Gloss Black B Pillar
- Gloss Black Rear Cluster Connecting Strip
- Matt Black Window Weatherstrips
- One-Touch Electric Front and Rear Windows with Pinch Protection
- Rear Bumper - Gloss Black Finish
- Rear Spoiler - Diamond Black
- Tailgate with Heated Rear Windscreen and Wiper Blade
- Tyre Inflation Kit
- 7.4KW Monophase On Board Charger
- Electric Power Steering with Reach and Rake Adjustable Steering Column
- Mode 3 Type 2 Cable for Wallbox Charging - 6m
- Pre-Heating Functionality
- ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distributor EBD and Emergency Brake Assist EBA
- AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
- Active Safety Brake - Pedestrians
- Airbags - Curtain
- Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger Side
- Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger with Passenger Airbag Deactivation Function
- Alarm
- Automatic Door Locking When Moving Off
- Automatic Hazard Light Activation Upon Heavy Brake Application
- Child Locking Functionality on Rear Doors
- Deadlocking
- Driver Vigilance Camera
- ESP - Electronic Stability Programme with Hill Start Assist
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Code Immobiliser
- Front Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts with Force Limiters
- ISOFIX Child Seat Fittings - x2 - Second Row
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rear Windscreen Wiper Triggered Automatically in Reverse Gear
- Remote Plip x2 for Locking and Unlocking - includes Emergency Key Blade
- Seatbelt Unfastened on the Move Audible and Visual Alert for Front and Rear Seats
- Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation
- Air Conditioning - Automatic Mono-Zone Climate Control
- Boot Lighting
- Central Front Armrest with Storage Compartment
- Dashboard - Carbon Effect Trim
- Driver Seat Mechanical Height Adjustment
- Electrochrome Rear View Mirror
- Front Interior Light with Reading Spotlights x2
- Front Optimised Safety Headrests and Rear Retractable Headrests - x3 - Height-Adjustable
- High Centre Console with 2 Cup Holders
- Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit Compact Steering Wheel
- Piano Keys - Gloss Black Plated Toggle Switches to Access Main Functions of Vehicle
- Push Button Start
- Quartz Contrast Stitching on Front and Rear Door Armrests
- Roof Lining - Light Grey
- Seating - Driver and Front Passenger Comfort Seats
- Seating - Driver and Front Passenger Seat Manual Adjustment - Longitudinal and Back Rest Angle
- Seating- 1-3 - 2-3 Folding Rear Seat
- Visibility Pack - Automatic Windscreen Wipers
- Drive Mode Selection - Eco-Normal-Sport
- Driver Attention Warning
- Exterior Temperature Indicator with Ice Warning
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Gear Lever - e-Toggle
- Multifunction Trip Computer
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit - 10in Configurable Colour Head-Up Instrument Panel
- Programmable Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
- Tyre Pressure Monitor
- EcoLED Headlights with Electric Height Adjustment
- Headlights Left On Audible Warning
- LED 3-Claw Horizontal Rear Lighting Signature with Daylight Function and LED Break Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights with Distinctive 3-Claw Signature
- Visibility Pack - Automatic Lights
- Visibility Pack - Follow Me Home Headlights
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