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Used Peugeot e-208 Review: The £8,000 Electric Car Bargain?

The Peugeot e-208 is among the initial small electrical vehicles– however is it still a clever buy second-hand?

In this used automobile evaluation and buying guide, Lucas takes a better look at the used Peugeot e-208, explaining which versions to buy, what they cost and, crucially, what to look out for before turning over your money.

The e-208 shown up in 2020 with smart styling, a surprisingly excellent driving experience and the sort of variety that made it a convincing option to a petrol supermini. But there have actually been a number of battery and motor updates ever since, so selecting the right variation matters.

We cover the differences between the early 46kWh and later 51kWh batteries, real-world range, charging speeds, performance, interior usefulness and the common concerns to look out for– consisting of charging faults, infotainment glitches and battery health.

We'll likewise describe why cars developed after September 2022 deserve considering, how the battery guarantee works and whether you truly need to invest more for a later model.

With fine examples offered for less than ₤ 10,000, could the e-208 be among the best-value ways into electric motoring?
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29 responses to “Used Peugeot e-208 Review: The £8,000 Electric Car Bargain?”

  1. @johnthemagnificent7022 Avatar
    @johnthemagnificent7022

    Cheap for a reason 😊

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  2. @BEVolutionUK Avatar
    @BEVolutionUK

    Great car and still looks so sharp given how old it is now! And there are some real bargains!

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      It sure is a sharp-looking thing! Cheap too, if you know where to look

      Reply
  3. @ISuperTed Avatar
    @ISuperTed

    Had one for 3 years as a company car, the original one with the ‘fangs’ daytime lights. As my first EV, it was a nice little car, drove and handled well and was very cheap to run.

    Range and efficiently wasn’t great, about 180 miles on average, 150 ish in the cold, but plenty as a second car. Did like the looks and interior, albeit the back seat room was dire and the boot wasn’t exactly spacious.

    You get used to the low steering wheel and it brushing your legs when getting in, but it wasn’t an issue when driving. Overall a good small car, nothing stood out though and far, far better cars now for the money this was back in 2022.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      The E-208 (and the Vauxhall Corsa) are due to be replaced soon. They’re both still good cars though! Aged? A little. But as you say, if it fits the needs of the driver and the price is right, it’s tough to go wrong 🙂

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    2. @ISuperTed Avatar
      @ISuperTed

      @ElectrifyingcomYep, good used buy as you say.

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  4. @alistairgray5466 Avatar
    @alistairgray5466

    Zoe would be a better fit, sans battery rental. Better range, 22kw/hr AC charging. Peugeot only charges at 11kw/hr

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      That’s true, though the vast majority of homes will have 7.4kW charging. It’s the on-street chargers that usually get the boost to 22kW. The Zoe is still a good car, if you can get past the staggering zero-star Euro NCAP rating…

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    2. @alistairgray5466 Avatar
      @alistairgray5466

      @Electrifyingcom As an owner of a Zoe, I am staggered I did not learn that in my research. Maybe the Peugeot might be a better fit afterall!

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    3. @jvoric Avatar
      @jvoric

      @Electrifyingcomthe n-cap rating was low because Renault removed the curtain airbags .. the car is solid and as safe as any other! 🤷🏼.. tbh the Zoe ze50 (2020 onwards) with DC rapid charging is still a great buy for the first time owners dipping their toes in the EV world! I’ve always steered clear of stellantis groups vehicles for a few personal reasons but also for professional reasons too which includes parts supply I the aftersales dept! So many parts are back ordered with little hope of them arriving !!

      I hate it when the media write off a great car based on its N-Cap rating alone!! So shortsighted and should know better being in a position of being an online influencer !

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  5. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    Was actually considering it as my first EV 4 years ago, but then went for a Cupra Born.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Both are solid options! Though the Born is definitely more spacious

      Reply
  6. @JjaysYoutube Avatar
    @JjaysYoutube

    Such a good looking little hatch!

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  7. @steelnutsack84 Avatar
    @steelnutsack84

    I used to have an e-208, glad you brought up the On Board Charger issue. Essential to look at for people buying used because it’s a question of when, not if, will it fail and it’s a pricey fix.

    Only thing I’d add that I don’t think you mentioned – the older cars relied on 2g/3g that’s been phased out so you can’t pre-heat from your phone which is my favourite part of an EV. Stellantis really sucked at communicating that to customers.

    I really liked the car, Peugeot have some really slick design language & it was my first EV so I think a lot of that praise came from just driving an EV for the first time, but it did its job until the OBC failed. Thankfully under warranty but still made me a bit wary.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      That’s a great point about the connectivity issues, which is a major frustration for owners of those older models!

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  8. @YungBami-j7g Avatar
    @YungBami-j7g

    In germany its double that price..

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    1. @hammerth1421 Avatar
      @hammerth1421

      I don’t think all that many ever sold here. Plenty of Renault Zoes though.

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    2. @Stuntman175 Avatar
      @Stuntman175

      Cars in RHD are always worth less than their LHD counterparts. It’s a much smaller market to sell them on.

      Reply
  9. @PedallingCars Avatar
    @PedallingCars

    I couldn’t drive a Peugeot because of the steering wheel being in the way of the instruents. Got a loan of one and it was horrendous.

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  10. @ZoltánKovács-w4f Avatar
    @ZoltánKovács-w4f

    obc…..i dont know, if its possible to swap it, what works

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  11. @HIOP0 Avatar
    @HIOP0

    Very enjoyable review style and presentation, reminded me of Sam Sheehan, a compliment as he’s highly rated.

    Reply
  12. @mojothejester9889 Avatar
    @mojothejester9889

    10:00 I’m temporarily driving a 2009 207 and I also have the same trim coming loose above my pedals too. Must be a small Peugeot thing

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  13. @riaz8783 Avatar
    @riaz8783

    Good looking car, decent range and good prices used. If you just need the basics and can overlook the quality issues, its worth a punt

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  14. @thomash2806 Avatar
    @thomash2806

    “For our European friends”. Really? Metric is the only official system of units in the UK. And the UK is in Europe.
    In fact in the world only Liberia and the USA don’t have metric as their official system of units.

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  15. @rinnin Avatar
    @rinnin

    Really, really helpful review & great (? new) presenter! Great to get the extra tips & heads ups about problems. Thank you!

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  16. @WagnerGimenes Avatar
    @WagnerGimenes

    Thanks

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  17. @tomooo2637 Avatar
    @tomooo2637

    Careful , some don’t have heated seats, they removed them

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  18. @wayneclark9435 Avatar
    @wayneclark9435

    Is this car tiny or is the reporter 7 feet tall? 😂

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  19. @spazierenmachen Avatar
    @spazierenmachen

    It’s funny how similar this interior is to my Citroen e-C4. Which also has the same battery and drivetrain — and indeed the same OBC issue! But it’s more spacious, if less good-looking

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