2024 Peugeot e-208 electric city hatch confirmed for Australia
Four years after the 208 was launched in overseas markets, the small French hatch has received its mid-life facelift – and the electric variant is coming to Australia.
The 2024 Peugeot e-208 electric hatchback is due to arrive in Australia next year, with expressions of interest now open for potential buyers.
Peugeot unveiled the facelifted 208 hatchback in Europe overnight – a model Australia has missed out on since the current generation launched in 2019 – however the company's local division has confirmed it will be making a return as an electric model only.
While exact specifications have yet to be confirmed for Australia, the model is expected to offer approximately 400 kilometres of driving range from a single charge, thanks to its 51kWh battery pack powering a 115kW/260Nm electric motor on the front axle.
In Europe, the pre-facelift e-208 covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.
The electric Peugeot hatch also comes with a 7.4kW single-phase on-board charger as standard, while an 11kW three-phase on-board charger is also an option overseas.
For those with access to a 100kW fast charger, the e-208 can be recharged from 20 to 80 per cent in less than 25 minutes, the French car-maker claims.
The Peugeot e-208 shares its platform with the Vauxhall Corsa sold in Europe – badged for a time in Australia as the Holden Barina – as well as the Peugeot 2008 small SUV sold in Australia in petrol and, soon, electric forms.
In New Zealand, where the e-208 has been available for some time, prices start at $NZ67,990 plus on-road costs – roughly translating to $AU63,000 before on-road costs.
Peugeot Australia is inviting expressions of interest on its website found here, with local pricing and specifications to be confirmed closer to the e-208's arrival in 2024.
