Peugeot e208 - Slaps Its Competition In The Face!
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- A small french hatchback is usually a good thing, so is it in this case? Well, yes it is!
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Got my E2008 at the end of October and I love it. It was close between getting this E208 and the E2008. In the end just went with the slighter bigger car.
I’m green with envy... Lucky devil.
A very very well done review.
The people involved with making the external and internal design of the latest generation of Peugoets are working wonders.
The 3008 and 5008 are wonderful to look at.
My wish is I hope those engineers and designers are given another lets say 3-5k euros in selling price point to play with in the next generation of models to make them flawless
- no cheap plastics in interior
- glove box fuse box switch on rhd cars
- no ugly stalks
- adaptable flap on cup holder to adapt to circumference of bottle/cup
- remove gloss black arches and in the interior
- Panaramic roof on middle specced cara and not just top of the line GT specced models. These pano roofs are game changers imo just not enough people have yet to experience them to notice how nice a feature they are relative to a blocked out roof liner.
All in all love the direction Peugeot bave been steering the last 2 or 3 years.
You have a great well explained review here and im so pleased you are able to get your hands on one as one of the "little guys" at your subscriber level as opposed to the likes of autocar, evo & topgear who just smoke cigars and waffle on about the handling of cars like all buyers do is buy every single car on earth to see how it handles on a track.
Thumbs up, a comment and a click of the bell for the YT algorithyms.
French car electrics are legendary for their poor quality, they used to say that if you wanted to scrap your Pug/Citroen, just have the engine bay steam cleaned.
I had a 306 from back when Peugeot actually made a car that was worth the hassle of owning one, and that got to a point where going over a minor bump would randomly turn off/on/disconnect one two of the following...... The wipers, the headlights, the tail lights, the ignition coils, the lambda sensor or just the entire ECU.
Agreed - really love the styling of this. Never have considered a Peugeot before ...but would with this.
Longer range version would be nicer - and likely still affordable (ish). Plus a hot hatch version.
Another great review thanks. I was ready to press the "Buy" button when Citroen announced their ë-C4 which seems to be a step up even though it's built on the same platform. I can't wait for you to get your hands on one and give us the low down.
Excellent review yet again, you’re my go to electric vehicle man, I’m same as a lot of folk out there most of us are still learning and it’s great to see these videos. Thanks for sharing your views it’s much appreciated
I used to enjoy EV spotting when on a trip somewhere. It was easy to recognise a LEAF, an i3, a Tesla. I always had trouble telling Zoes from Clios but Souls weren't too hard to tell apart from their combustion version (probably because I had an EV one myself).
I can't keep up with all of these new cars, though. That's doubly true when we have these cars that are near identical between their EV and fossil variants.
Great that there are so many new EVs on the road but I'm a bit sad that my days of EV spotting are perhaps not over but certainly a lot trickier!
I do EV spotting and spotting e208s is fun. Also I often spot ICE 208 parked at chargers pretending to be electric and charge
I very much enjoy your videos here from across the pond.
Started watching your channel from the beginning when you was electric leaf man. No intention of getting a leaf but was interested in the technology. this will be my first EV, it gets delivered tomorrow.
Thanks - this vid has been very interesting and helpful. No mention of regen ;-)
I love my e-208 GT - totally agree that a GTI (perhaps with 150kw motor? ) variant would be immense!
Rumour says it will come...
This could be the new Golf GTI.
It's going to be a hybrid i think. Would be great!
@@adamme8369 wont be bothering with a hybrid!
@only1andrews I just picked up a 1 year old GT model for £27k. The new ones have something like 15 miles extra range, but not much else has been added. In fact, the new ones probably won't a have wireless charging mat.
I love my yellow GT e-208!! I have a lot of fun driving mine as it’s nippy of the mark and I like the handling. I drive all over the county in mine!
Do you hate where the drive modes are? It's on the passenger side and not the driver side I know it's a little niggle... But they didn't swap it over.. Also what's the range like
I went with this over the zoe and the corsa, Got one of these coming next week can not wait!
It is October 23rd 2021, and I've ordered one, not as a GT but as the Allure Premium (here it's called Allure + Pack). The downside is that I'll have to wait till next Easter for delivery. I have decided on the e208 by following such reviews from EVM and others. The other option in my budget range was the Zoe Z.E. 50 although I would have splashed for the GT line to have some really decent options. Thanks EVM.
Great review! Agree what’s up with the gloss black?
A great honest review thanks 👍
Agree gloss black should be showroom ONLY, any car company that installs glass black just really has no clue.
Been driving mine now for 8 months and it’s been great, good first EV.
It really does charge pretty quick up to 73% then it’s time to go
As you've got one and are probably far more tech-savvy than me, could you add your fourpenny'sworth in answer to the three queries I've raised with Ian, above? Thanks.
How long does it take to charge it to that much?
@@sorosch6960 pee + rushed coffee
Another cracking little vid...cheers.
I tried this car and I really liked it. In the end I opted for an MGZS simply because I thought the 208 might be too small for our needs and the main gripe was no dealer within 60 miles plus Peugeot have a questionable reputation for customer service. That was enough to sway me away from what appears to be a good little car.
I really like this car. it very much reminisces the 2016 audi a1 that is gathering dust and rust here now since the mrs got her hands on the SR+ model 3. She loves the way the model 3 drives and its not abdicating anything from the little a1 which looks great and is a dsg 1.4 petrol. I think you are right when you say they missed opportunity here. If that little car was not so strangled for power for the money, I reckon she might of been sold on it.
Sport button on the drive mode switch in centre console reduces the assistance to power steering ad some weight and feel
Question - does the electric parking brake hold for you at junctions like in a lot of other autos/EVs? Thanks
If you compare it to it's direct competition it hits a nice balance handling wise, it would have to compromise the mass market ride quality to get more from it. I've taken mine for "spirited" drives up Irish mountain roads and it's never disappointed as long as I remember that it's not intended to be a GTi. That being said, I'll be on the list for a GTi/Peugeot Sport version if they can get one to market and I think you are right that they need to do it.
Ahhhhh,.... The range. The second biggest reason I chose the Zoe over this (number 1 was the cramped and comically small rear seats). My ZE50 Zoe gets and absolutely guaranteed and rock solid 220 miles in summer and you have to really push it to get under 180 in winter (so far). For a car with a 50KWH battery, the e208 just doesn't have the range that it SHOULD. The ZE40 Zoe went further and it had 10KWH LESS capacity. And is three years old.
Nope.
Looks lovely though
One is a hot hatch capable of long runs with fast charging the other an thrifty runner suited for commuting/short trips
3:15 That trim around the wheel arch makes out look like a tiny wheel in a black void.
10:45 Looks like centre console is not made for RHD, as the cup holders would be on the left and the buttons on the right.
18:30 *thinks of Ace Ventura driving in the jungle* 😉
That's disappointing good Spot.. same with the ID3 they never moved the headlights switch from LHD to RHD...
That's a nice review, thanks for the 'Real world' range numbers.
Do you mean those numbers in the city or more combined?
I think I'd try and get a 3M vinyl wrap on all that gloss black plastic.
Wait till I tell you I got my e208 brand new with 10 inch touch, all the piano keys, all the bells and whistles ... for £22,500.
From a Barnsley dealer who couldn't tell the difference between KWh and Ohms
Just paid that for the top spec MG5 . . Much better car in every way.
@@sheldonv8 It's a completely different car... why is it okay to tell people across the internet that you think your car is better than theirs? It's like saying a detached house is "better" than a townhouse. It depends entirely on your reasons for buying a house.
@Wolfgang Preier 😂😂😂
@Wolfgang Preier nay!
how did you get one? you look so young to afford such a car assuming your a 20yr old?.
I totally agree with you that thr2 design is the best on the market at the moment 👍
You’re right about the choice between a Zoe and the e208. Our son owns the Zoe and we bought the e208. Everything about it is just more refined.
A nice feeling to see two generations both liking EVs
How would you compare the boot of both cars?
Comparing the Zoe's boot (338L) to the Corsa-e (267L), my folding bike only barely fits in the latter (and it could even touch the rear window) - but is just fine - with space to spare - in a Zoe ZE40. Oddly, the e-208 boot (311L) seems to be larger than the Corsa's on paper... no idea how that works.
@@degerrit It's how the space is used. A long cardboard tube could be 20 litres but try fitting a weeks shopping in it.
@@nigelrowe2204 well yes, exactly: I actually *put* my folding bike in 2 of the 3 cars I mentioned: that's practical not theoretical size for me.
Just haven't had the chance to try a e-208... yet.
I had problems with steering wheel adjustment versus seeing the speedometer
Looks cool but them frogs dont sell 'em here! How is the trip planning/maps? How are the seats, they look cool. Sound system? Tech package like phone integration, remote functions etc?
Have been looking at EV's recently, the e-208 GT is a great car, price compared to the competition is excellent. Test drove already, going to purchase on my company as soon as I get a new contract.
Your title put the fear in me 😂😂 But read it as "Peugot e208 - slap in the face!!!" lol Got mine coming tomorrow :D
What’s the chances of you getting your hands on a Smart Fortwo Edition 1 EQ 2020??
Just bought 1 and would love your take on it.
Cheers.
They’ve managed to make a bigger grill than bmw but it’s almost invisible! Good job!
Don’t often comment but do enjoy your grounded style videos. Would you feel at all inclined to establish from the dealer/manufacturer the maintainability of the battery? If it can be done at ‘modular level’ and the shop time to do it? Watched a recent vid on another channel of a Leaf having a defective module being changed and was impressed by how easy it was (if you have a garage type lift).
Keep up the good work.😀👍
One thing the zoe does well is 22kw charging on fast chargers. That is often overlooked and gives it useful ability to charge on a wider range of chargers if you find the rapids are occupied
And even at 45-50kW the charge curve is reasonable flat. Even at 80% it just keeps going!
Most rapids now aren't including AC.
@@ElectricVehicleMan not seen that yet on CPS but my point is a 22kw fast charger gives you a rapid like experience and there's a lot of them around
@@enyaq_gorm I’m sorry but it doesn’t compared to a modern rapid charge. I average 115kW and although it is on a supercharger, other EVs are catching up, as are chargers themselves. 4/5 times faster makes a colossal difference.
Instavolt and the new BP rapids don’t have AC. Neither do the new Ecotricity units.
Great honest review. The only thing I wish reviewers would mention is seat adjustment. My wife is tiny and I know that some cars don't do height adjustment. Also would be nice to know if adjustment is manual or electric. Ditto with steering wheel. What range of adjustment is there.
Hight adjustment of driver seat in lower specs is manual (no passenger seat adjustment), steering can be reach and height adjusted and in higher specs (not sure about GT-Line but definitely GT) is electric for both passenger and driver seats.
I was dithering between this and the Corsa-e but the poverty spec e-208 is worse than the lower-spec Corsa-e. The conventional controls on the Corsa and I that I managed to get a corsa-e at a good price without having to haggle made me go that way. You can get a base-spec Corsa-e in a rather dull blue metalic for £23500 without any haggling if you know where to look.
Peugeot seems to have regained their styling mojo.
Do you think having the charge cable to the rear be a problem, reverse car on drive may be not a problem may help drivers who fail to M, S, M etc .... when reversing into oncoming traffic.
Peugeot Sport are rumoured to be doing a little tinkering.
Thanks for the review.
For me, it looks as though it has been supplied pre-shunted. Furthermore, it's cluttered in design, all around, and the black wheel arch surround makes it look as though the arches are far too big. The front seats also seem to be quite claustrophobic, but that might be a camera effect. You also seemed to be very cramped for foot space around those apparently offset pedals.
At least we agree about the nasty piano black plastic and the ridiculous glove box which would struggle to contain a pair of gloves! From a usability perspective, it's generally not bad at all, and the range is adequate.
Getting mine mid February got the gt model full electric
If the cup holder are big how will it hold drinks? As in a can or a maccies drink?
i think it is nice for people who want a smaller car. i recently saw the registration numbers in germany last month and the e-208 is far behind the zoe. i don't know why. is the production capacity limited?
Mikefrank
Love my 208e Great to drive and what a looker
Great revive again i enjoy your videos
I have been driving the 3008 in London, most roads now are 20mph but cruise control won’t work below 30mph, is it the same with this car? Ioniq can be set at 20mph and with adaptive cruise control will follow the car in front and match the speed down to 5mph.
I really hate gloss black; put me off getting a Golf a few years back. Partner has a Tesla Model 3 and we had to get a vinyl kit to cover the gloss black.
It is the best-looking hatchback.
I am at the moment I am between the ID3, leaf and e208 like the e208 but really worried about the range. The life drives well but is so dull what’s you opinion?
I like this car and the range loss over the Zoe is not an issue for me. Would it make sense to get one of these on a pcp deal ?
I bought the Corsa at the end. This one looks better, but the Corsa's interior makes more sense, more usable and is not wannabe futuristic with lots of shiny plastic
I think the Corsa looks better inside AND OUT. . Don't like the dents in the side of the Pug. Shame as i'm a Pug fan and don't normally like any Vauxhalls
@@sheldonv8 IMHO The Vauxhall looks more like a Peugeot than the Peugeot, currently I think Peugeot's look like they are trying too hard.
the point of EV's are they're futuristic :)
I like the Corsa, how is it on the motorway?
Corsa is boring compared to these
I’ve got a gt line e208 brilliant car
Keep up the good work 👍 if possible can you add how many miles per kilowatt on your reviews I know you do on some just to compare
Ian, re the Peugeot e208, bearing in mind I'm a technophobe please can you clarify three things for me in the simplest terms, as follows:
1) when coming to a halt at, say, traffic lights, do I have to employ the P brake in ADDITION to the electronic brake each and every time?
2) still on the subject of that front P button, must it also be pressed each time the gear toggle is moved from, for instance, B to N mode?
3) that speed limiter (forget cruise control), which in my opinion is stupidly placed behind rather than on the steering wheel - how precisely does that facility work when you can't see the darn thing?
After the simplicity of my Zoe, the Pug's functionality in these things seems complex and bewildering.
HELP!
Will you be reviewing the mokka e soon?
I have only hired Peugeot never owned but I have owned loads of Vauxhall’s. needless to say I bought a Corsa e. The dealer (Perrys) gave me a good deal on my Juke and threw in another 2k on top with a free Pod-Point. I don’t like the e208 front grill and positivity hate those glossy wheel arches. I do like the technology. Liquid cooled 100kW charging ( I have seen it at 98kW), So air cooled cars stood no chance for me. I did test drive a leaf, nice car but expensive and with air cooling. Great honest review but you have confirmed that I made the right choice.
Looks like a nice car, I don’t like the massive e on the side though. Does the logo on the grill also have a green head too or was that a reflection from the bins?
Just have it removed if you don’t like it, easy task for a detailer.
My black 2008 gt gets delivered on the 30th
Very good looking car. Perfect 2nd car really if you need a 2nd car.
I agree the gloss black needs to go. Lovely looking car I agree. Shames it’s so expensive.
Great review (like always) Thought you were going to test the Corsa-e. I like that car's design better tbh. Especially the instrument cluster.
Anyone know if Peugeot use a LFP battery in the e208 and e2008?
Pretty car but do you go for the Corsa same car cheaper and you get knobs! Then the ID3 arrived and then the 500E. Trouble is all these cars are 30K plus.
Still Dacia will come along and give you one for half the price.
Great review again thanks.
I'm just keeping an eye on the ev world not ready to change car yet but still really enjoy your take on things.
I love the look of this little car, I currently drive a mk3 Skoda Fabia, which is a great first car, in my opinion. I would love to drive this and I'm desperate to get an EV, it's just sad, personally, that my finances don't currently line up and I'm loathed to get this or any car on PCP or HP, not keen on the interest rates.
Definitely need to make an alternative to gloss black plastic. Everything looks covered in dust and you've only had it a short while. You'll need to clean it on a daily basis. I know the camera is probably going to make things look worse but that'll show up scuffs, scratches, anything. I had a phone made from similar material and after 6 months it looked like I'd taken a knife to it on purpose.
Nice car, does the front grill have holes? Or is it smooth like Kona?
Holes.....has a cooling system behind.
I think they look great, especially in the blue or the yellow. The side profile is very reminiscent of the 205GTi. I'm slightly disappointed to hear that it's not brilliant to drive - that seems like a missed opportunity. If I had to swap my Zoe (40) for something, it would probably be this, but the price to change is too significant - you could get a Zoe for around 17k a few years ago and now everything in the segment is >23k. On charging - what is the taper like? It's all very well having a headline of 100kW, but if it tapers quickly then that's meaningless.
It's fine to drive, really, always a bit of a personal thing though. I drive a BMW (petrol) at the moment, great car but not electric. Tried the e208, thought it was absolutely fine. Preferred the Mini, but it's a bit small... Give it a go if you're interested!
Love this car
12:20 i don't agree with that statement- you get used to it after a day or two and it's really easy to use!
Yeah, it is the best place and intuitive to use without the need to see. Buttons on the steering wheel is much worse.
i acually love the cruise control handle .. seems PSA sticks with this handle for many years my 307SW from 2005 had it .. my newer Expert has it .. don't have to reads whats on it .. i can feel it :-) Cruise control on the steering itself i don't like
Hmm.... I think those pillars front and rear are a no no for me. I’m short, so need the seat forward that then brings the A pillar too much in my line of sight, especially at junctions. It’s not uncommon in modern cars. Otherwise I quite like it.
To be fair, people who haven’t a clue or are dull as dishwater drive Skodas... loving Peugeot’s new design language very much - so much more interesting and new compared to anything German, a friend has a new 508’s and it’s genuinely nice. Great review of a cool car
Nothing wrong with Skodas my last one was px with 500,000 mls on clock the dealership photographed it for the skoda mag, On my third one now.
Sunshine ☀️ in Yorkshire....hmm 🤣🤣
I Would love to know your opinion on the Polestar 2, or even better a review and drive if you ever get your hands on one. I have booked a test drive for the performance edition which if all goes ok should hopefully pre-order one for March delivery.
Arrives in 2 weeks.
@@ElectricVehicleMan I`ll be watching for sure
@@ElectricVehicleMan Great stuff 👌 Sorry to be a pain, but do you know if it is the performance edition or the standard model? Reg`s Steve.
@@vxrbandit2527 Dunno yet.
@@ElectricVehicleMan No problems I`ll have to watch to find out 😊😊😊 Anyway great channel with precious and straight forward no-nonsense advice. 👌👌👌
Put another identical motor in, albeit at the back. Sorted. Also, Honda worked out that the shiny plastic on the display behind the steering wheel of the gen 8 Civic was getting scratched to buggery, so come facelift time, they changed to a textured sort - Peugeot should take note.
Thanks, not keen at all on those large black wheel arches. Good review, but not for me, too small, slow and limited range, definitely a good second car, but not a primary driver.
Yes as a hot hatch it would be fun and have great appeal.
Smaller version of Ford's mach e? Looks similar
ID.3 does that glove box thing too.
Also windscreen wipers/washers remain set up for Europe on UK car.
What range do you get and how much is it
Heavy cars ride better than lighter versions because the ‘load’ % is smaller and thus suspension tuning doesn’t have to be as compromised.
Why BEVs are regarded as only having acceptable ride is a mystery to me.
Won't be an option I suspect in Australia but still love to see your reviews. Hope you and Harry will do more of your road trip adventures in future well when you can obviously. Also your TH-cam banner you should update with your new EV just noticed it was your old EV(Leaf).
TassieEV1 I think that there will be a special "coal fired" Auzzie version soon. Some of your politicians don't seem to be embracing an EV future, at all. Hopefully that will change. Cheers.
Wow
That’s ear-ry!
I've been watching your vlogs for the last few days as I am looking to get rid of my diesel car and save money buy going electric. I love the look of this car and I enjoyed your review on this car to so I am going to look in to purchasing one 👍🏻. And maybe it's just the kid in me but seeing this car makes me think about the ed 209 scene in robo cop 🤣👍🏻
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it seems to be still a 207 underneath and that's ok for people with young children or no friend's the back seats are torture for any one over 3 years old my 106 is more comfortable for passengers on a long trip
great vid....
Enjoyed the review as always but was surprised you were non-plussed by the handling. Bjorn Nyland’s review a few months back had given me the impression that it was a good “drivers” car but maybe that’s relative and has changed now the Mini e is out...
Every reviewers I saw that drove the left hand drive version praised the handling, but the reviewers driving the right hand drive version did not like the handling
I really like the latest designs Peugeot have released.
Does this self charge or are Peugeot not trying to con potential customers? 😳
Nice car!
It will be fun to try and get all the bugs out of that front grill!
No problem if you know basics of detailing (hint: very soft brush is your friend and right sort of cleaner liquid).
Sherukka Time and energy you could spend elsewhere though, if the design was improved upon. Even though using a detailing brush is obviously a lot of fun on your day off. Cheers.
First thing I thought when I saw the front of that.... Oh sabre tooth Peugeot
Zoe has 338 liters of boot space while the e208 (and 208) has 265l. So it's a sizeable difference.
Most cars are designed for people who don't like driving, love it.
Zoe or 208 or e C4 - having driven and reviewed all 3 french EVs, which do you find the most compelling?
Depends what you prioritise.
Peugeot nailed it with the 205... the 206 and the 208 .. I personally dislike the 207..
I would love a 205Gti one day.. and perhaps a e208 as a daily driver
.. owned a (one) 206 for many many many many km... (almost 400.000)
I have the DS3 E-Tense which looks so similar to the E208, and the battery and motor are the same so real world range at 70mph will give you a poor 125 miles in the summer, unlike the lies they will tell you of over 200 miles. I have done 12k miles in my ds3 and at 56mph I can get 175 miles but then at 150 I need to look for a charger. I am giving back the DS3 as its a motability car for my autistic son and spending so long charging, when we can find chargers that are working, its just not practical so I am going to a Peugeot 2008 Diesel as they really do look amazing. I will in 3 years, when it comes to the time I hand back the next motability car check how the electric cars and chargers are doing. We are so limited on the motability scheme for decent range BEV's, there are none, yet..
Nice review, but saying it slaps competition in the face, I don't think so. The e208 was one of the options for a Fiesta replacement and the Zoe came first. Fair enough the interior isn't quite as well crafted and refined but there's certainly more space in the Zoe. I also found the infotainment system easier to use, with a much better Nav system. As for range, Zoe wins as well with easily 230 miles during the summer, and the power doesn't tail off above 50, it keeps giving. As you mentioned we're all different but from a family perspective the Renault wins with the Peugeot second. At the end of the day it came down to internal space and range.