Battery size: 50kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.82
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 100 kW
Range: 217 miles 
Pricing
It might take some getting used to when you first glance at the price list of the Peugeot e208 and see that the electric versions of the range cost up to £9,800 more than the petrol equivalents. In the case of the entry-level ‘Active Premium’ model, that’s more than 50% of the entire price. Before you dismiss it though, do some sums and you might find the electric could work out cheaper in the long run, especially if you choose to finance it rather than buying outright. Take a look at our running cost section to see more detail.
Although it might seem expensive compared to petrol cars, the Peugeot e208 is actually well priced compared to other electric cars, especially considering it has a decent-sized battery (compared to the VW UP! and MINI) and fast charge capability as standard (unlike the Renault Zoe). There’s more choice than in other electric car ranges too, with five trim levels.
Running costs
Low running costs mean the Peugeot e208 starts to claw back some of the extra investment you had to make to buy the electric version in the first place. First the fuel costs: plug in at home and the e208 will cost about six quid to charge, and that’s likely to take you over 200 miles. That’s about a quarter of the cost of a petrol car. Over a year that’s £900 less if you do 10,000 miles. Servicing is also about £50 per year cheaper and road tax is free too. When you come to sell or trade in the e208 it should be worth more, which helps keep the finance rates low – with a £4,500 deposit, monthly payments should be around the £300 mark.
Choose an e208 as your company car and you’ll see the biggest savings though. New rules around Benefit in Kind (BIK) taxation mean you will only pay 1% tax for having an electric car in the 2021/22 tax year, saving hundreds or even thousands compared to a petrol or diesel car.
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