Peugeot e208 in depth review - the BEST affordable electric car today 

Certainly one of the best looking electric cars on the market right now that still actually looks like a regular ICE model

Excellent review you don’t over complicate information or statics about your car reviews and great video footage too

Great review Bob! RE/ Lane keep assist, most cars will let you “jump” back into your lane if you indicate left (saw you didn’t on the review, hence why it tries to keep you on the overtake lane). Worth giving it a go on the next review! :)

I have some concerns over your review: - if you leave the key in the car the doors don’t automatically lock when you walk away so your passengers won’t get locked in the car! - if you press the phone icon in the infotainment system it will take you to CarPlay from anywhere you are currently on, in your case it was climate control! - not sure if Peugeot offered you a press pack with hints and tips, I’d suggest you should’ve read this or asked questions if you weren’t sure. As with all new cars technology is constantly changing. - lane assist is a safety feature that is there to support the driver and you should be using your indicators to compliment the systems. You shouldn’t be recommending anyone to turn a safety feature off.

The Peugeot company really works really well, I have a 2008 model and it has not bothered at all after 150,000 kilometers.

Great review Bob. That blue really pops even in dull weather. Having watched a lot of your videos. I can see when a car gives you a feel good factor. That's important to any buyer. Keep up the great and honest impartial reviews.

You can turn off the proximity locking/unlocking on the car - it's in the touch screen menu. I find it a bit frustrating when I walk past my car to get to the wife's car (but generally I like it and leave it on). Great review btw - I love my e-208GT

Thanks for going over things so well, I'm absolutely obsessing over this thing lately and have watched a bunch of reviews, yours was excellent!

Came from tiktok, I just wanna say. With all your advice for a first car and how many money to set aside you've really helped me for when I get my license in a couple of years

Just ordered one, definitely best looking in its class

Excellent Review. I like the tone of your reviews, so please keep it up. I will echo one comment below, in regards to LKA, if you indicate back to your lane, it will let you go across with no resistance. I would also raise one other point, regarding the AC being touch screen only. It is climate control, so if left in auto, once you have temp set, you shouldn't need to adjust. Hence it is no longer an issue. Keep up the good work.

thank you very much for your ten years of commitment, always enjoy the tone of your reviews.

Bob is the best car reviewer ever ... Really good and so informative ... Well done bob That is one beautiful Peugeot

One of if not the best car reviewers today. Great review.

loving your content recently Bob . Genuine honest reviews , very knowledgeable.

Wish i was in my early twenties again these small cars are gorgeous

Car trip the other long weekend 839 miles round trip Glasgow to Duxford via York on way down. Petrol in a 55 mpg Small car £90. Tesla model 3 that drives 80% in autopilot with obviously our full attention on the road still £9.80.

I like it, Peugeot have come out swinging with their latest design aesthetic across the board, and they've made a great call by sharing ice and ev in the 208. Not everyone wants an ev that screams its an ev.

In the UK electricity is about 13p per kwh so the cost of the energy is the same as petrol/diesel for the same amount of energy it's just the EV's are about twice as efficient as ICE but as you say 200k ~ 5 is about the equivalent of 120mpg in terms of cost so if you are spending 1000 per year on fuel you are going to save about 600 with a bit of own driving.

Thanks for this video, I'm torn whether I should Buy the e208 GT or the Tesla Model 3, so I'm glad that you uploaded a video about the Model 3 just last week. Going to go watch that now. The e208 truly is a beauty though.

Great review Bob. I’m considering this car in January- seems the best option for me. Got yourself a new sub for your troubles 😬😬🍀👏! All the best.

Enjoyed that Bob, I just found the front claustrophobic too but what a fab design! Small rear doors remind me of the Citroen ax 5 door

This car is brilliant 🙌🏿

Been looking forward to reviews on these. The sort of thing that might realistic for many people. Watching as we speak.

Big thing that drew me to the e-208 (besides the looks) is the 100kW DC charging rate over the 50kW of competitors like the Zoe. But the Zoe wins on the 3 phase AC charging if that's what you are going to use (Up to 22kW for Zoe vs 7kW as standard on e-208). The door open alarm gets me ever time I go to open the gate at my ould lads place. Easier way back to the Android Auto/Car Play menu is touch the screen with three fingers. I beleive the 3D display is standard on all EV models in the 208 range.

PSA ticks all the right boxes with its first 12 EV's (incl LCVs). Looks, quality, drivetrains, reliability (#1 in the UK according to JP Power where Audi, Jag and Bimmer are rock bottom), interior and desirability. And, PSA refrained from bragging about it VW style. So all good. One thing is needed though: higher capacity batteries to avoid dropping back in the anxiety range, sorry, race. And guess what: battery upgrades are scheduled for 2021/2022.

Thanks for an informative and comprehensive review

I like how you emphasise the point regarding speed versus range of any vehicle Bob, but the difference sadly still stems from the charge times and infrastructure around electric, but I'm very keen to get into an electric vehicle at some point sooner rather than later. If you put "range" to one side, as a modern diesel lover, I think that electric has some very similar traits to larger capacity diesels, such as the torque and effortlessness.

The way the bonnet meets the front bumper is very like the F30 3 Series BMW.

Good review. Straight to the point review. Back seats space on small side for me but car looks good

Bob, I think you're in the same camp as me. I've been trying to talk myself into an electric car for some time now and am still unconvinced.

Hey Bob, always loved your review. very thorough and pragmatic. somehow you always see an angle that other reviewers have missed. just wondering if you will or are planning to do e-2008 GT? i would love to watch your view of the car. Cheers

Can you do a video on grants and tax rebate and benefits of EV’S in 2020

Apple Car play and other apps are accessed by tapping on the 4 squares icon on the right of the infotainment screen

Peugeot EV design is a home run. Some competition like the BMW i3 looks like toaster. Now that PSA has merged with FCA, maybe something like this will come to America

To return to the Home Screen on the touch screen, press 3 fingers at once on the screen.

Surely its safer that it locks the doors if your kids are inside so no-one can open the doors from the outside and take them ?

So many Electric cars to choose from these days to suit every taste and budget. Chatting to an owner recently and its still one of the best looking evs personally in 2021 and well specified with its 50kwh battery.

What the problem using the indicator, as you are suppose to do in my country when overtaking?

Drove it. Stunning car but terrible dealer experience. Totally confusing finance package presented and when queried the sales guy hadn’t a clue. Also why are the MRSP being quoted on the website which totally differ to the dealers selling price. In this case the difference was €1700 - for what? Again sales guy couldn’t or wouldn’t explain this.

Thank you!

In the North of Scotland we pronounce Peugeot the same as the Irish.

The e208 would be perfect for me if it had just a bit more range. I'm still considering it, but might end up with the id3

i don't get it Bob, you were critical of the Mazda 3 for being a non touch screen infotainment system during that review, which Mazda says is safer, but now touch screen is a problem?

Hi Bob great review .any idea when you will do the e2008 review?.

Electric petrol or diesel . Put the steering wheel so I can see through to the dials !! Its a no from me.

Nice car but.....If's too expensive!!! That ought to be around £25000! At those prices folk won't want to drive any EV's and jets not forget that you can get a Tesla 3 for £40,000 ish and you won't get confused with all those micro buttons either. Come on EV builders, get the money right or fade away.

Another top video youre a top man keep up the amazing reviews. Looking forward to citreon version. Kind regards Mark

Good review, watched this and your review on the soul EV I am between this two cars which one in your opinion is best ?

*Attracted to this review when titled **_affordable_** however consider that description totally wrong, around €15k might consider. However at €32,500 a no no. Today in my Mercedes 2019 B200CDi AMG with all the tricks, did a 302 mile (486 km) trip at 72.4 MPG on a ¼ of a tank of fuel and still had enough for a further 458 Miles. The Mercedes MBUX System is just fantastic and the Virtual Reality Sat-Nav. Just say increase heat by 2° and it will comply along with hundreds of other commands. You can even say "phone Beefeater at Peterborough" and next minute you are connected "How can I help you ?" etc etc. Cheaper running costs are a huge delusion unless you have access to 'free charging' - And even if able to charge at home the lowest rate you can achieve is Economy 7 overnight at around 5p per KWh. On Motorway Services the cost can be as high as 35p per KWh which when worked out makes it in fact more expensive than any car capable of 45 mpg or better.*

GT trim comes with a 10" screen as standard in the UK, that one has the 7" screen which I'm a little surprised about.

When are you going to review the new Citroen AMI EV ?

Great review bob 👍 how does the 208 stack up against the Kia E-Soul in your book?

AC on my jalopy is set at 21c all year round never go near the controls, nice car big price.

Lol. Nice info about locking people in when you walk away. The child catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has just ordered one. 😂

Great video Bob. I like watching electric car videos but the infrastructure for electric cars isn’t good enough yet. I will have an electric car eventually

Anyone know if Peugeot use a LFP battery in the e208 and e2008?

Looks nice but basic model vw id3 is similar money ?

Good review thank you.

I know if you do the maths they don’t always pay. I except that but it’s not necessarily all about the money if it was we would all drive the same car. (The cheapest ) your also buying it because you like a certain car. That’s why I bought my Kia e Niro having had the hybrid version first and absolutely love it to drive and it’s way better than the hybrid

Nice car, though I don't know why you're wasting time giving out about a) keyless entry (this can be changed in settings) and b) rear legroom. It's a small car, chances are the back seats will rarely ever be used

Wait,.... Full charge and just over 200km?! Did you say that correctly? That's 120 miles. Jesus, that's low. That's really, really low.

Interesting that it feels nimble despite being 500Kgs heavier than an ICE version.

You rave about the idrive and merc and audi screen system. They are all touchscreen now. Bmw allows you to wave but thats probably only going to work 50% of the time

Peugeot should be ashamed of themselves. The want Mrs Pattycake to spend 30 odd thousand pounds on a overpriced Ev and wont supply you with a free cable to charge at home. They want £200 extra for this cable. Its a total disgrace and pure greed. They should stick the cable where the sun doesn't shine !

great video Bob, still dont get it , prices are just too high for EVs

Hi Bob, any idea whether you'll be reviewing the new V60 T6 Recharge?

Hi Bob love your videos. Would you be up for doing a monthly 10 min slot on talk radio Europe about the latest cars and car news etc. I present the drive time show on there.

Does the car locking feature only work if one of the seatbelts is in use? If so then locking is logical

Tim Grant 0 seconds ago The problem with electric cars and that includes all electric vehicles is the batteries are still some way to go before they can give as good results as fossil fuel. And as the cost of electricity is on the up the cost will be much more than fossil fuels. How can we who live in multi story flats charge our cars over night when we have to leave our cars in the street? The electric car like phoenix, it dies in a show of flames and combustion

Maximum scrolling in normal and full charge mode?

Started off review says best small electric car right now, but there where tons of negatives which made me wonder if this is the best what are the rest of them like. Really dislike the touch screen, it’s like the heating controls on the Skoda Kamiq, they are awful.

Is the temperature not also controlled by voice activation from tgecsteering wheel?

Bob you say the touchscreen for changing temp should have buttons instead having use screen but tesla is just one large screen so what's different

Hi Bob. Are the weights given for the cars excluding feul? If so would the car be another 60-70kgs with a full tank????

Have you reviewed the corsa e? Similar am sure. Beats the Zoe?

Sad to see PSA still offering a diesel in such a small car. Not needed in city driving where this is aimed. E_208 is perfect 👌 for city driving.

Tow-hitch approval? Tiny trailers and bike racks only, not 3 ton caravans....

If they get around to making a Peugeot 2020, I'm not buying it.

Feels a little cramped to me.

Next video: Bob tries to carry a 30kg parcel for 50 yards and back again!

Touchscreen a bit small even for a small car. Not much bigger than a larger smartphone in its side.

Better than Zoe in your opinion?

'engine' stop/start button?! Bit lazy. Impressive car though. 🚗🔌

Nice looking, but far to small for me. Not the best EV for me. Rather have the MG ZS EV, Ioniq or E-Soul. They are bigger and more bang for the buck.

Start vid. Immediately pause vid. Press like button. Watch vid #standardbob

Could you please clarify three things for me as follows: (1) I note that it has both an electronic brake plus a parking brake - bewildering. When coming to a halt, say, at traffic lights for example, does that mean that one must therefore employ both the electronic brake AND the parking brake each and every time...? (2) still on the subject of that front P button, must that device also be used when, for instance, changing from N to B mode via the gearshifter? (3) please also explain, and essentially in the simplest language, how p r e c i s e l y to operate the speed limiter (forget cruise control). I ask because, stupidly in my view, it's placed behind rather than on the steering wheel where you can't see the darn thing... After the simplicity of my Zoe the e208's functionality all sounds and looks immensely complicated. Over to you on all three issues.

€30,000 is AFFORDABLE?!?!?! Wow...you and I, and probably 75% of the EU, have a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT view of what 'affordable' is. The vast majority of consumers will go for a 'regular' 208 @ €15,000 - with TWICE the range and a 5 minute 'recharge' time at the pump. Nope...there simply is no value in a car that charges DOUBLE to get HALF the range, and all because they ripped out the motor to install batteries. "Pay more, Get less"??? Consumers aren't that stupid.

I'd much prefer the Ioniq, test drove it recently and found it to be an excellent car. 5 year warranty against the Peugeots 3 and much more suitable as a family car. The ioniq is the most efficient EV on the road.

I see summer is already gone in Ireland :-)

1.What cost the battery ??????? What cost the charger if it is going bad? Can it be repair it ??? I think they miss the point on the electric car questions here. Take for example Peugeot ion. The car after 8-10 years develop charger problem. Charger to change 4300 Euros because you cannot buy separately the parts to reaper it! Who would buy a car when the tire is flat and in the workshop you are told that the gearbox have to be replaced with the tire because they work together ???!!!! Everything is vin coded so you cannot buy used parts and replaced. Battery last about 15 years and cost until yet 10.000 Euros! Even if a small problem occurs with the battery you must change all the battery. So consider to give after 15 years 15.000 Euros for maintains. That’s no Green driving! This car cost more to drive than a normal gasoline car

When is the Polestar 2 arriving in Ireland?

Can i have one? Color doesn’t matter..

The small backseat makes it a competitor to the VW Up rather than its competitors at its price point....

The electric car is just too expensive at the moment for the average earner, I would love to have one but I will wait for price reductions and more advanced battery technology

But Bob, it's Peugeot!!!

Can you make a tik tok talking about what you think of r34 gtr?

Sounds like a plane crashing - hilarious 🤪

why do you think people need to charge on the street ???? some of us dont travel never 250km away from the house so why is electric not 20 times cheaper to drive compared to diesel ?? :) in my country price of electricity is 0.06 cent per kwh so damn it is very cheap to own electric car charge it in front of your house and enyoy fcking free driving around :) almost free. This all thing charging on streets is for people that are what traveling 500km in 1 go ? who the hell does that

Bob, don't get too excited - it's just a Peugeot 😜. It will fall apart in 6 years, OK, say 8 years. Several things put me off this car - the infotainment interface is rubbish - I agree with you, basic functions work best with a physical switch or knob. I also hate the current fashion for gloss black plastic - totally inappropriate in a car. Best EV interior in my opinion is the BMW i3 - like being in a Swedish apartment, minimal but classy, and no gloss black in sight!