Peugeot has introduced that the small all-electric e-208 metropolis hatchback can be arriving in Australia subsequent yr, and it has already opened registrations of curiosity.
It’s the third EV providing from Peugeot in Australia, following the announcement earlier this yr of the E-Associate business van, after which of its first passenger electrical SUV, the e-2008 in April.
Now Peugeot has introduced that the small all-electric e-208 metropolis hatchback can be arriving in Australia subsequent yr with the registration of curiosity open now.
No value information has but been launched for the e-208, however in New Zealand it’s provided at $NZ67,990 ($A62,000) earlier than the federal government’s subsidies.
It encompasses a 50 kWh battery pack which delivers as much as 382 km of WLTP vary and has an official effectivity of 16.4 kWh for each 100 km distance travelled.
Picture: Peugeot Australia“The brand new E-208 is a dynamic, fashionable, and extremely alluring metropolis automotive that we imagine will seize the eye of many native consumers after we welcome it to Australia subsequent yr,” stated Kate Gillis, the managing director of Peugeot Australia.
“As we proceed to broaden our electrified providing, the brand new E-208 will strengthen our vary as we re-enter the small hatch market in Australia. We’re assured the E-208’s thrilling electrical efficiency and attention-grabbing design will attraction to that section’s buyer.”
A number of the key options that the e-208 goals to ship distinctive fashionable styling with sporty appears.
On the within, it’ll additionally characteristic Peugeot’s i-Cockpit system for a terrific digital expertise together with the most recent technology of Peugeot’s infotainment system.
![Peugeot e-208 Interior](https://b2232832.smushcdn.com/2232832/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Peugeot-e-208-Front-Interior-1160x828.jpg?size=1160x0&lossy=1&strip=0&webp=1)
As a fast rundown, in New Zealand the place the funky-looking Peugeot e-208 is on the market, its powered by a 100 kW motor that drives the entrance wheels, it delivers as much as 260 Nm of torque. This torque additionally helps it to get from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.
By way of exterior dimensions, it’s smaller in size in comparison with the upcoming BYD Dolphin and the MG4 which isn’t such a nasty factor. It is available in at:
4055 mm in size
1960 mm in width
1430 mm in peak
![Peugeot e-208 Rear](https://b2232832.smushcdn.com/2232832/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Peugeot-e-208-Rear-1160x645.jpg?size=1160x0&lossy=1&strip=0&webp=1)
These within the new e-208 in Australia can register their curiosity on Peugeot’s web site. Extra particulars on the native specs and pricing can be launched nearer to the launch.
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Riz is the founding father of carloop based mostly in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV knowledge, perception studies and tendencies. He’s a mechanical engineer who spent the primary 7 years of his profession constructing transport infrastructure earlier than beginning carloop. He has a ardour for automobiles, notably EVs and desires to assist cut back transport emissions in Australia. He at present drives a purple Tesla Mannequin 3.