Peugeot E-208 Detailed Review Report And Specs For Electric Car Lovers.
Peugeot's compact hatchback "208" has an electric vehicle (EV) version "e-208". Is it possible to set a new standard for urban EVs by balancing driving, cruising range, and convenience at a high level? Lowercase 'e' before the hurdle '208' named price. In the future, if you see it at a used car shop, the e-208 is a modest EV that you might buy this by mistake. But that's also Peugeot's strategy. The slogan of the new 208, which was born after the first full change in eight years, is "Power of Choice." In other words, it would be "choose your prime mover". ( also read Criteria For Electric Cars For Sale In 2023 )
A new platform (chassis) that can share an electric powertrain was developed, and EVs were available from the first lineup. The interior and exterior design and equipment are aligned side by side, eliminating the threshold with the engine model. In other words, which do you prefer, fossil fuel or electric? A performance.
It is also an appeal that EV is already commonplace (Really!?). FWD drives the front electric motor with lithium-ion batteries (50 kWh) distributed in three locations, including under the front and rear seats. The interior space and usability are said to be equivalent to those of gasoline vehicles. Speaking of battery capacity of 50 kWh, it is between the standard model of "Nissan Leaf" (40 kWh) and "Leaf e+" (62 kWh), and the maximum cruising range of e-208 is 340 km in WLTC mode in Europe and 403 km in JC08 mode in Japan. , and The price of this test drive "GT line" is 4.23 million yen. "Allure" with sufficient equipment even in the lower grade is 3,899,000 yen. It is uniformly 1.3 million yen higher than the 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo gasoline model. The price threshold is still not low, but in the case of Tokyo, a total of 700,000 yen will be subsidized by the national and metropolitan governments. Test drive in Tokyo was a great experience on this car. ( also read JEEP SUV ELECTRIC )
A feeling of acceleration that cannot be imitated On a day when the temperature dropped to 5 degrees Celsius in the morning, the test drive car was taken over in Tokyo after shooting, and the first thing to do was to quickly charge it. The battery capacity meter with 8 frames was still fully lit, but it is for reference. When I searched with the smartphone app that Mr. S from the editorial department uses, I found a 50kWh charger 6km away. It is said that it is an application that can know the specifications of the machine and whether it is currently in use. As expected, I wanted to pay the charging fee properly for reference, but it was free because it was a facility in the ward. Shortly after charging, the female driver, Leaf, arrived, but soon gave up and left. When she looked at the app, she wasn't "in use". Its charging test was conducted by her.
After 30 minutes, it was charged with 4.5 kWh and the driving range was 268 km. 244km before charging. Since it was charged from 79%, even with quick charging, it only increased to this extent. After resetting the trip meter and driving away, the e-208 is a really refreshing compact car. It goes without saying that EVs are fast and quiet, and this car is no exception. Even when fully accelerated in sports mode, there is no rocket feeling like the rear-wheel drive dash of the "Honda e", but the usual relaxed acceleration feels good. It has a clean acceleration feel that cannot be imitated by a gasoline engine.
There are three drive modes even with these gasoline engines, but it's fast if you step into the eco mode. The center console selector is the same as the gasoline model. If you click from the D range to the right, in the B range, a strong regenerative brake works to reduce battery consumption. However, it is not strong enough to stop the car without stepping on the brake. Since the feeling of braking does not get in the way, I used the B range a lot. If you take it easy, the weight of the car is 1500kg. It is 330kg heavier than the gasoline GT line. If the rest is comparable to a gasoline car, you will be reminded of the weight of a battery EV. However, the ride is not heavy. It's a little stiffer than gasoline 208, but it's still comfortable to ride. Including maneuverability, there is no feeling that the suspension is full. One thing that bothered me was the brake feel in the city. When stepping on the foot brake toward a stop, it suddenly hits strongly from a certain stroke, and it is easy to become a knock-down brake.
Coordination between regenerative braking and mechanical braking may be lacking. I would like to see improvement. This time, the distance I ran was 91km (including 10km on the highway). With a charge level of over 80%, the mileage that was 268km decreased to 142km, and the battery capacity meter was halved (4/8 frames). However, on the way, there was a 200V normal charger (100 yen for 30 minutes) in a private parking lot, so I added it for reference. Even though I put in 4 hours, I only increased 18 km. That's 800 yen, so at this time it was about 4 times the fuel cost of gasoline 208. Anyway, under the driving conditions this time, it is estimated that the cruising range from a charge of more than 80% is about 200km. But the question is whether peugeot is a power of choice ?
Not for beginners at all? Even if Peugeot claims to be the 'power of choice', no one is really willing to weigh the petrol or EV in the face of the new 208. For the first EV, you have to prepare a 200V charging environment at home. Having a battery EV with only a quick charger outside is an interesting project, but I think it's an adventure. By the way, it is said that the ratio of e-208 is 6% in orders from the launch in July 2020. Although it is higher than the MT ratio (4%) of "Toyota Yaris", most people still choose the gasoline model.
That's why the e-208 attracts people who have already owned an EV. For example, someone who has ridden the Leaf for several years and is thinking about buying a new one, would be the most realistic. Certainly the e-208 is an easy-to-approach EV. You can call it a casual EV. There's little to see or ride that's special compared to the petrol 208. However, on the contrary, there is no special production as a new vehicle called EV.
No special precaution is needed here. That may be a weakness when compared to rivals that are made exclusively for EVs. The display of battery-related information is also modest. There is a 7-inch display in the center of the dashboard, but that information appears on the 3D instrument panel in front of you. The remaining battery level is indicated by the number of mileage and the graphic of the battery capacity meter. Originally, that much is enough, but the series of numbers is small and the capacity meter is not a very easy-to-read design. The percentage of charge and electricity consumption are not displayed while driving. I think this area should have been a little more EV user-friendly. (Text = Yasushi Shimono <Yasushi Kabata> / Photo = Daijiro Kori / Editing = Ken Seki Peugeot e-208 GT Line Test car data Body size: Length x Width x Height = 4095 x 1740 x 1445mm
Wheelbase: 2610mm
Vehicle weight: 1510kg
Drive system: FWD
Motor: AC synchronous motor In the 2022 model of the Peugeot e-208, the tires were changed to "A+" class to reduce rolling resistance. This low rolling resistance tire is combined with a 16-inch aluminum wheel. The gear ratio of the transmission has also been revised. The heat pump test is also needed to be tested and improved.
A newly designed heat pump is combined with a humidity sensor mounted on the top of the front windscreen. This optimizes the energy efficiency of air conditioning such as heating. The information sent by this sensor can be used to more precisely control the air circulation in the room. As a result, the energy consumption of the battery during heating can be suppressed. This improvement is especially effective in cold weather. With these improvements, the 2022 Peugeot e-208 has a WLTP cycle range of up to 362km. Compared to the conventional model, the cruising range is extended by 22 km. It is said that the cruising range is extended by about 40 km in urban driving when the temperature is close to 0 degrees.
Maximum output: 136PS (100kW) / 5500rpm
Maximum torque: 260N・m (26.5kgf・m)/300-3674rpm
Tires: (front) 205/45R17 88H / (rear) 205/45R17 88H (Michelin Primacy 4) The EV Peugeot e-208 is set for the current model of the second generation model. The PSA Group, to which Peugeot belongs, is proceeding with the setting of electric powertrain vehicles for all models. In line with this plan, an EV was added to the current 208.
The Peugeot e-208 was developed based on an electric modular chassis called "e-CMP". The 2022 model EV powertrain will continue to generate a maximum output of 136hp and a maximum torque of 26.5kgm from the motor. The storage capacity of the battery remains unchanged at 50 kWh.
Maximum driving range per charge: 403km (JC08 mode)
AC power consumption rate: 131Wh/km (JC08 mode)
Price: 4,230,000 yen / test car = 4,693,350 yen
Optional equipment: Body color <Vertigo Blue> (71,500 yen) / Panoramic glass roof (102,000 yen) / Navigation system (245,300 yen) / ETC2.0 (44,550 yen) Year of test car : 2020 model
Mileage at test start: 1460km
Test type: Road impression
Driving condition: city area (2) / highway (7) / mountain road (1)
Test distance: 143.0km
Reference power consumption rate: 5.4km/kWh (in-vehicle power consumption meter measurement value)
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