Peugeot e-208 Test Drive | Fully Charged

[@bowbinger]

So there is a video of a Porsche Speedster, a Mustang Bullitt and a Focus ST in my subscription inbox. Which one do I click first? None, I click on the one with Jonny and a little EV Peugeot. I feel something is changing...

[@vladsaghin7644]

Same here, I could care less about the latest AMG or Hellcat Redeye. Only 2 years ago, I wouldn't say the same thing.

[@JRRossi101]

To be fair how much of that is down to the review style vs the type of car. Fully charged is mwah & seems down to a tee at the moment. I click on their videos more too see something great from Jonny or Robert rather than the car featured these days.

[@ronb4633]

Sigh, you guys make me feel so bad. I watched the Porsche 919 Hybrid Nurburgring 5:20 then the Cayman GT4 and Spyder before coming to the here for Jonny. This does look sweet and the full blown one sounds good. I have the Chevy Bolt aka Ampera E and love it too. But now having Taycan dreams. ☺️

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Why thank you man!

[@earlpottinger671]

I think you raise a good point that the people in love with loud, fast, ICE cars don't get. The general public glances at those other cars but never plan to buy them unless they win the lottery (note: people who love the ICE cars scrap together the money even when they are not well off), but the average person always ask how much is this going to cost me. BEV can win because of the long term savings, but the drive to look at the expensive ICE cars is not there.

[@TheOilBurner]

Now this is how EV reviews should be done. I feel like I really understand what this car has to offer and what it would be like to own and drive. Excellent stuff. Nice car too. Hadn't considered the e208 before, but now, it might be the one to replace my Leaf..

[@lokal-emissionsfrei]

Pete Richardson Great comment, totally agree. Wonderful review again by Johnny!

[@davideurenius5272]

Im considering the e208 now after watching this. Driving the 40kWh Zow today. Thanks!

[@DG-uv3zw]

Nice presentation, not enough info(like efficiency, infotainment system etc...) Regarding the car - it has astronomical price for a B segment car!(considerably smaller then Golf) Seriously 35k pounds without incentives !!! My God! Sorry, but these kind of vehicles will hurt EV development in the world. How on earth could I recommend someone a budget B segment car for 35k!? Range is solid, performance is solid but not enough gadgets like auto pilot, sunroof etc... MG ZS EV is a miles better alternative. And if someone says that MG is bad quality- this is a French car!? They have the worse electronic of all the EU manufactures(even worse then recent Italian cars!)

[@alexcalvey]

@@DG-uv3zw Starts at 25k my friend with incentive...

[@Veyron_fan]

@@DG-uv3zw Firstly it's a TEST DRIVE video not a review, as the title states. If you really need to know more about it's efficiency figures other than the range which is what EVERYONE wants to know, i suggest watching a full in depth review or just looking them up. 2nd it's by no means a "budget B segment car" it's widely regarded as a very "classy upmarket car" that looks great outside and in and has very good electric performance for it's price. I get the feeling you dont have a very good view on Peugeots in general. I would strongly suggest visiting a dealer and having a look in some of the newer cars. The 508 for example in the higher specs is nicer than my friends new Jag. I had the last 208 gti and it was nicer and MORE RELIABLE than the Diesel GOLF GT I traded in for it. I'd like to know what other EV's are available to order at the moment, for the same money as this, that you would consider much better cars for someone wanting a classy small electric car?

[@jep1912]

This is an example of a European manufacturing absolutely at the top of their game. Regardless of brand snobbery, Peugeot are getting it right.

[@Mrbfgray]

It has it's place but front drive and low performance makes it undesirable.

[@thepro08]

@@Mrbfgray bmw , audi and merc make all front drive cars at this price point... well more expensive... the only undesirable thing about these cars are 1-price 2- there's not enough charge places 3-takes to much time charging. I own a full spec bmw 535d... its to much car for the city and would like to have something easier to park and to fit in small roads. that being said the 500 series at a full spec its the best thing i ever bought. for this market peugeot is nr1. still cant believe all germans are trying to sell front drive ripp offs either with renault engines(peugeot)....for just fr drive bmw and audi... even the quattros are fake 4x4...fr based...

[@Mrbfgray]

@@thepro08 Cool but I don't DO FD.

[@thepro08]

@@Mrbfgray nobody cares about you :)

[@nikonfan2407]

@@Mrbfgray in the US market, you may be correct. The rest of the world in general, doesn't really care all that much. In Europe, we have smaller roads, less parking and very expensive fuel, so cars like the e208 make a lot of sense and will be very popular.

[@0-Will-0]

Fully charged, one of the very few programs where the footage is higher quality than the manufacturer’s provided footage. Hats off again to the behind the scenes people!

[@MrTaliz]

The BIG thing, really the killer feature, with this is the liquid cooled battery and 100kw charging. That makes it possible to do proper road trips and use it as a primary car. No one in this price range is close to that. The Zoe, Leaf etc only offer slow charging around 50kw which makes them a PITA on road trips and only useful as second/city cars.

[@WonkoTheSaneUK]

Don't forget this is 100kW charging as STANDARD. Zoe is 50kW charging as an expensive (£750 in UK) option!

[@soundslave]

That is a very important point. I'd certainly call it a make-or-break difference

[@nordic5490]

tali sson the small 50kwhr battery means shorter battery life. Owners will jave some range anxiety and will tend to charge wherever possible. Li-ion batteries wear faster (oxidise faster) when at higher states of charge. This is why Tesla batteries last so long, Teslas may only be typically charged twice per week.

[@marw8383]

my ten pence worth..... I've got an eGolf - traded in a bigger car and city car to go down to one car. We don't do long journeys, so I get it that it doesn't work for everyone. But longer journey's (e.g. south coast to London), we get the train. or longer still, train or maybe even a hire car. I guess what I'm trying to say is, we make it work, but the world - and climate- is changing. I'm not preaching, we love the car, and I get it it doesn't work for everyone. I think to directly compare - and expect - an EV to do everything an ICE does in exactly the same manner. Maybe it's comparing apples and bananas...both fruit, but different. And I guess that we maybe should realise to change things, we've got to do things a bit different anyway (sorry, I've maybe stepped over into 'preaching mode'...) but you get what I'm saying. Best wishes.

[@bryanm.4869]

The Zoe has more range and it's cheaper and the Leaf is a compact car, not a city car. So the e208 looks good, but Renault-Nissan cars are better all-aronud imo.

[@chrisbm123]

Beauty is in the eye of the cup holder

[@alinmustata]

chrisbm123 haha

[@briandowling8372]

Sly dig at the ZOE... :)

[@jep1912]

And in a certain Mr Johnny. Whilst interviewing a certain Brand Manager.

[@Oxmustube]

I laughed when I heard it. I for one would rather have a small console in the middle if none at all. I hate feeling squeezed because some people need room for their big gulp.

[@vsz5962]

Mr. Smith is a poet.

[@quailstudios]

UK and Europe is getting more great electric vehicles than the United States. Why is that? This kind of vehicle appeals to me because I need at least 150 miles of range. 84 miles like the Fiat 500e doesn't work for me. When I go to town the round trip is at least 97 miles. It's good to have a little range head room and also NOT to have to charge while in town. This car has 217 miles of range. I like that.

[@rich5354]

Peugeot have hit a home run with this in my opinion.

[@tobigoldbear5293]

I ordered the car because its so fuckin beautiful

[@matambale]

Best thing - the number of choices for an EV increases to the point that you can make decisions based on aesthetics.

[@gormauslander]

I agree. I despise the leaf, so it's nice to see things that look nice that compete too

[@marcosg182]

I’ve had this car reserved since day one of the reservations being opened, car was ordered as soon as the orders opened up. I seriously cannot wait to get behind the wheel!

[@bytejourneycodes]

I had a 207 and couldn't have been happier. I think the 208 is going to awesome.

[@Miester7]

Buying a car before u drive it haha. The suspension and ride is crap as not designed as ev from ground up. its a disappointment, looks arnt everything.

[@wyo112]

i hate you....lol

[@juliengabriel9363]

dane gardner Every reviewer said the opposite of what you just said...

[@paulokinyo7844]

Good decision! This car looks great and also has been built well. I am sure you will enjoy driving it.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

The interview segments are so much better when the salesperson has a bit of charisma about them. She seemed to know her stuff and liked how upfront she was about the weight of the car & battery.

[@demantim]

With the kind of questions Johnny asks during these interviews I always get the sense the person being interviewed wakes up a little xD . Especially during the Porche and Jaguar videos - the persons being interviewed get to nerd out a little about the technical details.

[@pilotko5899]

Yes, she is pretty sympathic.. And know about.

[@cubeflinger]

I think it's called flirting. I forget. I'm married.

[@koitorob]

I thought she was TRES CHAUD!

[@heidelbergaren5054]

Yes, great interview

[@TheLifejunky]

This is my two cents about this car: Whenever a designer is a car enthusiast it shows. The lines that look as it s miving even sitting still, the stance and the non rediculasation of the vehicle as when a vehicle is designed as an object as a white good or something than there is no soul no emotion is stirred when one looks at the car. This car is a work of art! The details such as the peugeot engraved in the black bezel of the tail lights woow small things that make every part on the car like the aluminium switches and the stitching and carbon on the dash to the beautiful design of the gear lever!! Can t wait to drive one at night with the ambient lighting on I m a petrol head and a car guy but this gets me excited to drive an ev!! Lool only one thing would have made it sweeter 200bhp maybe rear wheel driven actually cut the maybe and make it definitley hehe peugeot pls it s december be like santa take note of this request

That front light with the claw stripe.. man. I'm impressed.

[@g__e__o]

I so agree with you

[@mihnealazar7039]

I’m worried about back space and the small door

[@Countrystock]

The Lion goes from strength to strength........Peugeot have got a winner on their hands

[@markshaz8691]

Peugeot really have raised their design game. Love the interiors of their new cars.

[@IainCr]

I loved the editing in this video! Especially when it came to the different lists!

[@ianmurray250]

Me too, and I would have liked the odd 'come on Jonny, remember' comment in the list panels too.

[@ElectricDriveAfrica]

Its brilliant

[@IvoAfonso3]

You (Peugeot) just made me want to buy this normal beautiful new electric Peugeot e208. Unbelievable beautiful small car. Want one. Congrats Fully Charged Portugal

[@MrUltraworld]

A car like this could bring Peugeot back to the US.

[@flytronica]

Fred Garvin Peugeot are already back in the U.S, you can find details of their model release plans online.

[@robertbidochon7949]

@Fred Garvin So you'll be able to get that French touch on the other side of the Atlantic ; )

[@GameOn82]

You don't want it... trust me ;)

[@DG-uv3zw]

This car would fail miserable in US next to model 3 - which in US costs $39k without incentives. This e208 GT costs $34k with incentives in EU! HA haha So basically same model 3 price for a car that is B segment vs model 3 that is premium C segment lmao!!!

[@Totalschaden-dd4bp]

@@DG-uv3zw you forgot about taxes

[@TheCardinal365]

Peugeot has hit the nail on the head with this one. Great looking and refined hatch that does not scream EV. Well done.

[@elektrotehnik94]

Top-notch car presentation, Jonny is the man when it comes to car presentation... the details, the artistic touch, it's just top-notch car journalism :D hands down

[@pilotko5899]

Sorry but I prefer to see not only design bla-bla.. Even if is nice, but more practical information about real driving in high speeds or try to bring the drive to the limit and of course efficiency and acceleration feelings or smooth.. None of them Jonny :( I hope next time you can!

[@elektrotehnik94]

@@pilotko5899 Peugeot E-209 isn't a track car, most people won't buy it to go "high speed" and "try to bring the drive to the limit". It's not what this car is about. It's good bang for the buck, useful, practical, everyday driving machine.

[@pilotko5899]

@@elektrotehnik94 by high speed I thought highway.. And the limits, yes, I think review has to show something more than just talking about design.. This we can see from pictures. And of course, people who want to buy this car, are very interested by real daily consumption.. On highways/city/campaign.. So let say, thanks Jonny for bla bla, it's nice, but we want more info about consumption, charging speed test and even try to touch the limits..

[@elektrotehnik94]

@@pilotko5899What would he say about driving on the highway? He already described front/rear suspension, what else is there to talk about? Acceleration was stated. It's not like this car would be swept away on the highway like an actual leaf in the wind! :D He didn't have this car for a week to get actual consumption data. Charging speed is 100 kW, he could plug it in and time it. He could make a graph of the charging curve, but people don't talk about such details in car reviews for a reason. Like torque curves for piston cars, most people don't want to look at graphs during the review of the car, cause 100 kW charging and official charging time 0-80% is enough for most people.

[@pilotko5899]

@@elektrotehnik94 I am sorry, but I think in case of EV, the consumption and charging times /tests are the most important to share. And for this you don't need to have a car for one week. OK, he spoke about suspension and I liked it. I wanted /prefer to have more global view, drive enjoyment, practical use, than 80% of blablaing about external design, which we can easily see from car pictures.

[@MarcAntoine01]

I'll be buying an E-Golf soon but as a proud French, I am considering this as replacement for the Golf. This car looks absolutely stunning and I'm 100% in love!

[@BugMagnet]

With the insane rebates VW gives on the E-Golf now, you are making a smart choice. In a couple of years you could basically switch cars for little investment.

[@MarcAntoine01]

@@BugMagnet just tried the golf for 20 minutes and I'm definitely sold.

[@osdias]

Stunning footage and editing. It sold me the car.

[@PilotEJ401]

Jonny may be the best EV reviewer, so damn good! So now we have 2 new great choices, the 208 and Zoe rolling out for 2020. Both are desirable and will sell well

[@Chappers.Gaming]

I like the looks of the 208 but I like the range of the Zoe :/

[@atonomical8489]

Whenever you guys upload, it always brings me joy. Even though I'm too young to drive, it's nice to get a glimpse into a future without petrol. Thanks for the great videos! :D

[@richardsedorski1206]

ATONOMICAL very good comment.

[@atonomical8489]

@@richardsedorski1206 thank you very much :)

[@williamhill1984]

True

[@fullychargedshow]

Thanks for watching and the kind comment, ATONOMICAL!

[@atonomical8489]

@@fullychargedshow cheers bois

[@JayeOFarrell]

I absolutely love this and I love that it just looks like a car. As ever Johnny stands head and shoulders above other motoring journalists for quality and knowleadgale content

[@markevans4832]

I’ve ordered one so I think it’s great. Can’t wait until February so I hope I am not disappointed but it’s reassuring that you think it should be good.

[@2nd3rd1st]

You hope you're not disappointed? How do you buy a car you haven't driven once, that's ludicrous!

[@markevans4832]

2nd3rd1st I will get a test drive in late dec early Jan according to my dealer. At the end of the day if it’s crap which I doubt I will get my deposit back.

[@2nd3rd1st]

@@markevans4832 Right, nvm then ^^

[@mgammeren]

@@2nd3rd1st How many people ordered a Model 3 before driving it?

[@djb4069]

French cars and electrics, I thought you would have known not to go near them

[@stevebaker3183]

My first new car was a leased 206 GLX HDi - back when number plates were done in letters (shocking!) it was an X reg. So I’ve got some fond memories of the modern Pug. If I wasn’t getting a Tesla M3 in March, this video would have me seriously considering the e208.

[@JacquesWood952]

Great review. I really appreciate the breakdown of the trim spec. This car appears to meet my want for an EV that can do sport and civilised. I don’t usually care for looks, but I adore this. A yellow one, please.

[@WonkoTheSaneUK]

From what I've read in Peugeot's brochure for it, yellow is the "free" colour!

[@terrynewman7547]

got my e208 in March 2020. allure in red brilliant car to drive very happy with my Peugeot

[@Aaronage1]

Peugeot's design is on-point, the e-208 and e-2008 look stunning!

[@blurandomnumber]

The e208 and the Tycan are the two EVs that are so far meeting my expectations for the vision, functionality and performance of an EV: a proper car with a capable electric drive train. Good job, Peugeot.

[@gery4870]

The Peugeot e208 DOES NOT weight 1918 kg. It actually weight 1530 kg

[@rwg2626]

It’s a car, we want practical everyday cars, also give us estates, fed up with statement cars, well done Peugeot

[@Zimpaz]

Robbie Surfer this! I NEED an estate. Until they make em I have to have my second car a fossil burner

[@mikeyonwin8195]

Hi Robbie. Spot on. Form, Fit and Function

[@markmcdonald751]

Robbie Surfer completely agree, come on car manufacturers estates please!

[@paulsm77]

No EV estates yet is shocking really.

[@plymtvnipps]

@@Zimpaz me too

[@larshelmin]

18:22 In todays french lesson we will learn the phrase "Voiturette Légère de Ville" :)

[@jmanten]

I ordered one and can’t wait to get it. Pearl white with a black roof. It will be my first Peugeot. I never liked the brand that much but this machine lured me in..... I think it’s awesome 😍

[@fyah2k5]

I'm all for the subtle EV.

[@keithgarton9133]

I have just been for a test drive in the new e-208 and am seriously impressed but, and its a big but. The car was waiting for me when I arrived and was given the keys to go out on my own for about an hour. Whilst out I played around with the info screen and checked the battery status. It was charged to around 90% capacity but alarmingly the range was only 130 miles. I drove for around 20 miles in urban traffic and returned the vehicle with 105 miles left . This figure is way below the stated range of ca. 217 miles or even below the WLTP range. On my return I asked the salesman why such a low range and his answer was the batteries get better with more charges. Do I believe this - not sure. Has anyone any comments on this. This has really put me off purchasing, as much as I like the car.

[@ptomicek]

Definitely one of the cars I'm looking at

[@Wapps7]

Currently driving a diesel 308 and have been looking at going electric as I am not doing nearly as much milage as I was previously. I'd love something like this. Looks like a great little car, much closer to real world prices and performance etc. than the Tesla. Love the fact that the electric, petrol and diesel all look the same.

[@alexscarbro796]

I can’t help but feel when I buy my first electric car, that it needs to only be designed for an EV powertrain. In other words, it has been designed without the inevitable compromises that would have to be made to also support a traditional ICE power plant. Let’s face it, Peugeot are probably doing this so that they can more gradually (cautiously?) wind down their Petrol/diesel stocks before fully committing to EV. A platform supporting petrol/diesel/EV doesn’t really help the consumer, but it does help the manufacturer during this transition period.

[@Rebasepoiss]

If this means lower prices then it IS beneficial to the consumers as well.

[@gormauslander]

@@Rebasepoiss it's only lower cost compared to another dealer making diesel and electric on two different lines. It is not cheaper than being 100% electric production

[@e1huron]

Ordered mine already! Top tip: check out the yellow colour before buying

[@bryandavies6074]

"Beauty is in the eyes of the cup holder." Getting Clarksonesque there Jonny 😄👍

[@watcher24601]

It wasn't that bad!

[@makasii]

as a trainer in EV mobility, I must say; Peugeot is doing a great job with the e208. personally, I'd enjoy a slightly simpler interior but the specs are pretty great. Design is as you say, in the eye of the cupholder, not entirely my cup of tea :-) but can't wait to drive it anyway.thx a lot for all the precious insights and great reportages.

[@lewishunter]

Top of the list Peugeot 1 Zoe 0, great looking motor

[@joejaboney208]

I almost quit about 2/3 thru the video as I'm U.S. & we'll never get this car, but as usual Jonny enticed me to linger and catch the finale... terrific vid, as usual and we're looking forward to Austin & your U.S. debut....cheers😀

[@cupidstunt22]

I drive an i3 So I stand out and this is in a similar vein The restricted rear access bothers me having been used to the cabin space and ease of access in the BMW This looks great and fresh

[@RichieRouge206]

cupidstunt22 such a hideously ugly car sadly. The E208 is vastly nicer aesthetically. And this is from someone who likes quirky and different.

[@cupidstunt22]

RichieT5 aah well each to their own! It’s ok looking out lol!

[@didierlemoine6771]

Should test the e 2008 then ;)

[@peterwilliamson1825]

I can only echo other comments. Johnny is by far the best motoring journalist out there. You really get a feeling of what it would be like to own any car he reviews. I placed a pre-order on an ID3 within 10 minutes of it going on sale but once I saw the interior of the ID3 I cancelled my order. This car is what the ID3 should have been. If it weren't for the fact I've since bought an M3 SR+ I'd go for the e208.

[@PrimiusLovin]

The e-208 is more than good enough for me for in and around city driving, and the range is almost half of Portugal's north to south distance, so not too bad either.

[@AndreaMunegato]

Thank you Johnny for being so awesome and doing this so well. Just picked up a E-Golf seeing also your review, and I know you have one too, hope I'm gonna like this EV world here in Italy, someone has to start this change..!

[@D70-y5c]

Beautiful car. Does not have to be an 'overstyled' vehicle' because it's electric. All cars are bound to end up electric. Pricetag is still a real problem. As always, review is terrific.

[@D70-y5c]

@Comeonuseyourbrain you're right but it also depends on the taxes in the country you live in

[@RogueWraith909]

I actually looked at the GT version recently, to buy on finance it isn't £29,000... it's listed at over £34,000 total with a final payment of more than £13,000 after 48 months of paying out over £400 per month if you can't afford a £9,000 deposit!

[@CabrilloTV]

this is a good way to offer an EV side by side no visible difference, you can make a choice on the model that fits your needs, and the car is not standing from the crowd saying look at me I am an EV driver.

[@Mandrewsmadventures]

Honestly, the Peugeot e-208 looks great. I want one.

[@tucker9162]

This is the start of the the electric car just being a car. I like the wacky 'look at me' electric but I also like this idea. Love the design inside and out.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

Saw this video, test drove one, ordered a yellow one yesterday. It’ll be my first EV, I’ve been interested since the i3 first came out but I wanted something fairly conventional that had reasonable range. I tested a Tesla Model 3 Performance which was stunning but for that money I can run an e208 as an everyday commuter and have a fun weekend toy as well. Thanks to all of you at the channel, your help and informative information has been most helpful.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Exciting times. I'm happy to see EVs being normalized so I like the ones that look (mostly) like regular cars. Although the interior is definitely too busy for my taste.

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

I hate Peugeot. From experience. But by the stars I adore that cockpit. Closest to KITT I'll ever drive.

[@davfox]

Just blown away by the quality of these videos, and how perfectly pitched a presenter Jonny is. Bravo.

[@WabbitCrouton]

I really love the looks of this car. I can see the 205 in it and the Wow-factor of the 206. The blue color really hits the mark in this video. Sadly, no use case for me right now and the pricing, though close to affordable, is not there yet. Can't wait to see one on the streets!

[@lucwal67]

I think it is way overpriced, not only in EV form, if you take a version that actually looks like something (the base 208 does have an ugly black plastic in plance of the big LEDs in the front for exemple)

[@DG-uv3zw]

@@lucwal67 Petrol version of this car is worh at most 15k.(with good trim!) So this price(30k+ without incentives) is ridiculous!

[@lucwal67]

@@DG-uv3zw I don't know where you are from but in France for 15k€ you get the base model Also for 30k i'd rather buy something like a Polo GTI (we don't have an annual tax in France like they do in the UK)

[@DG-uv3zw]

@@lucwal67 I was referring to EV version. But thanks for confirming the 15k(eur or 13k pounds!?) price for ICE ver. :)

[@lucwal67]

@@DG-uv3zw Well the EV is indeed in the 30k€ range and I find this very expensive because at the end of the day it is still a Peugeot 208 and its performances are not exceptional. Ok electricity is cheaper than petrol but I wonder how much you would have to drive for the EV version to be worth it

[@vsz5962]

Another awesome Fully Charged video....well done Mr. Smith. I'll order the car next Monday.

[@BrialMusic]

Nice intro and lovely choice of music! Content quality is top notch as always! 👌🏻🤩

[@camjamesstewart]

what is the track?

[@RWBHere]

This is the correct way to review a car. Thank-you, Jonny, and all of the team.

[@90albert0]

I really really like the look of this car.

[@kaasmeester5903]

The rear hatch is a bit overdone, but I do rather like the side view: clean classical lines with modern elements. IMHO Peugeot have always done well on the design of their 2 series.

[@pilotko5899]

Me too, but what in case of small crashe? Lion's eyes will cost expensive ;( But inside is too complicated to me and is playing role to be too modern.. But as we all know, Peugeot interior stay nice 3 months only ;(

[@chrisonwheels2750]

for me the e-208 is superb, the design is good and the range is much better and I think their pricing is on the right side, well-done Peugeot

[@13thCP]

I love it! That 3D dash is dope and I love small steering wheels best. Wish we got these in the US!

[@bilbbobaggins6045]

Just taken an e208 out for a test drive. A fantastic car!!! it was smooth silent and very easy to drive I had only 3 slight gripes 1 Not the widest of cars (I'm a big lad) and my right thigh was in contact with the door. 2 It was very easy to spin the front wheels up when pulling away and turning. 3 Due to its silence, and brisk initial acceleration it was very easy to get over 30 without realizing it.

[@AtentieCadMere]

Are those tail pipes in the first 20 seconds of footage? Yes, they are.

[@Liqtor]

It has a different register plate than the one Jonny drives. I'm guessing it's stock footage from Peugot.

[@lejake]

So cool that you covered the different trim-levels comprehensively. In general the info-graphics are also always very helpful and clean. You guys are doing a really good job!

[@Kniffel101]

I'm all for EVs that just look like cars. :)

[@arjanvanderoest]

Your shows is getting better and better every episode I watch. EV-related tech reviews, fully on-demand, high-quality camera work and editing, superb hosts and nice “tone”... Please consider including some more details on things like audio/entertainment quality, efficiency/consumption and charging capabilities (when does it start tapering, can it handle repeated fast charging without rapidgating), how does tech like lane assist and adaptive cruise work and perform, etc etc. But having that said: I’m such a big fan, absolutely keep up the good work!

[@johnnyvvlog]

Personally I like the eCorsa design more but the Zoe interior is my favourite inside. It's a tough choice which really is a good thing.

[@mgammeren]

That is indeed the thing you can make a choice now! If you have some more money to spend it only makes it much, much harder to buy an ev nowadays.

[@WonkoTheSaneUK]

Really? The thing I hate most about the eCorsa is those huge, ugly, black plastic mounts for the tiny square foglights. Why didn't they just design the front to take the square ones in the first place?

[@johnnyvvlog]

@@WonkoTheSaneUK I quite like that design element. Guess it's a personal preference.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@johnnyvvlog Style is highly subjective. It's great to be able to chose from multiple, differently styled, competent EVs.

[@johnnyvvlog]

@@LoanwordEggcorn it truly is. Can't wait till 2020 when my Citroen C3 lease will be over. It's gonna be amazing to have such a choice!

[@notyeti]

I drove an i3 for 2 years and absolutely loved it, but I can’t see why you’d pay £8-12k more for one now. This is a move in the right direction, and people who want something more ‘quirky’ can go to their Citroen/DS dealer. An e208 GTi with ~200bhp and monster electric torque would be brilliant 👍

[@xtonys]

"Regular use" EVs should look like a petrol or diesel alternative. They have to for cost/production reasons. For sports cars or special vehicles, then they should look special.

[@DG-uv3zw]

No, they shouldn`t! Because of efficiency and different requirements for ev. Thats why almost every EV besides Tesla(and ioniq) are so inefficient that its crazy! This approach is good for manufacturers to earn even more without doing too much work! Thats why id3 has so many advantages over Golf etc... but we should see final product!

[@Atombender]

When comparing the luggage space between vehicles, you also need to compare their respective sizes. The E-Golf for example is 4.27m long and the Nissan Leaf is 4.49m long. For an electric car that's just over 4m long, the e-208's space is actually quite good.

[@MarkAtkin]

I sat in the back of this car at Fully Charged Live. I was disappointed with the rear space compared to a Zoe.

[@PaulMansfield]

Me too. I ordered the MG ZS EV.

[@Tijgerhaai_MTB]

Who sits in the backseat of their own car?

[@hutspot5817]

Driving now for more then 6 years in sequence the Zoe Q210 and Q90 QC and in doubt to buy the R110 due to the DC charge option, I must say this car is from the outside better looking. I love the minimalistic of the Zoe and the relative high seating. I am not sure what I will do, but this review was very welcome. Thanks.

[@richardwhiterose5655]

Damn, i wish they sold peugeots in north america. Love the design of this 208.

[@RichieRouge206]

I’m really liking Peugeots design language - saw a 508 and it looked fabulous. Think they are getting their mojo back when it comes to styling. Love the way too it’s a normal car too, as is the Corsa. I hate VAG’s design language and this is quite the antodite. Superb car. Great video and review - no typical roadtest crap.

[@seanstampley9739]

Magnifique! That is beautiful. I see no need for an EV to be mutated into some kind of Prius-esque monstrosity. Bring that 208 to the U.S. tout de suite!!!!

[@jep1912]

Now we're talking Johnny!! Lovely review and fantastic to see a new EV within the reach of consumers at a price that's 'pitch-ure-perfect'.

[@caerphoto]

Jonny’s watch game is on point as always 👌

[@soundslave]

His YT channel is sponsored by a watch shop. So he likely has a tie-in to wearing their products

[@caerphoto]

Huh, for some reason it never occurred to me that he'd have his own channel. themoreyouknow.gif

[@soundslave]

@@caerphoto sniff and smith. It's very entertaining.

[@Fogmeister]

Mine arrives in a month!!! Woop! I can’t wait! My first EV and I ordered it instantly after watching your video on it. Thanks!!!

[@Fogmeister]

Oh also, I ordered the GT in faro yellow!

[@CFG39]

I thought this lady’s eyes were going to pop out of her head when she really went into explaining things. I wish we had Peugeot and Citroen in the US. They’re supposedly coming back with Peugeot, but who knows when. I have wanted a 208 or 308 GTI for years. Now they’re getting into EVs, I’m even more interested.

[@flytronica]

Fields Carlisle Very soon :)

[@Daytonafox1]

Only just seen this in my local showroom in Yellow and I love it.

[@supersonic79]

I’ve been keeping an eye out for this review. It looks really good. £30k feels a bit steep though. Could be a great 1st step into the EV world... but so could the VW ID3... we shall see.

[@timjones3427]

Looks like a proper evolution of the 205, great to see the pugs getting back to what they do best.

[@Darelle-Marie]

I have a 1990 205 GTi. I would love my first EV to be an e208 GT.

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

I prefer a common looking car that happens to be electric.

[@dgbservices6049]

Nothing common looking about the 208. In a good way!

[@alexandrosalevras]

One of the most full reviews that I have seen!!!! Well well done!!! 👏👏

[@fifieuskadi]

Love that channel! So professional! By far the best EV channel on KZbin! Keep it up with the great work fellows! :-)

[@DanSwain]

The quality of this review and video is absolutely outstanding.. please congratulate all involved on a fantastic job well done. I want a car that's subtly saying EV, I'm torn on this.. I want the exterior of the Peugeot with the interior of the Zoe that would be a truly remarkable car... I'm still in saving for Model 3 territory, but competition is heating up.

[@Kallenator1988]

Wait a minute, 2:16 weight of the Peugeot e-208 GT vs Zoe Iconic. Are you sure these cars weigh in at respectively 1918kg and the latter 1988kg? This seems off by a factor of 500kg versus the manufacturer specifications.

[@sunthroughtheblinds]

I agree, this can't remotely be correct. She said the e-208 weighed 310kg more than the standard car - there's no way that weighs 1600+kg when the previous model weighed 1295kg at the most.

[@aragorn084]

I suspect they've quoted the Gross Vehicle Weight, which is the maximum its allowed to carry including passengers etc. GVW is certainly in the 1900kgs range on my LEAF. Kerb weight on the new Zoe is circa 1500kgs.

[@Dave-in-France]

Whilst I'm delighted that Peugeot now have the e-208, I can't help but look at the pricing and make comparisons with the Model 3. The top model e-208 is just about £30,000 (after govt grant) whereas you can buy a base Model 3 for £32,000 (after gov grant & ordered off the website). That's so close that I would take the Model 3 every time. However I van imagine and I sincerely hope that Peugeot will do well for them, to enhance the move to more EV's.

[@edwardwise5100]

I like the look of the Peugeot over the other EVs like the leaf and zoe. I'm looking at getting my next car and toying with getting one of these. I just want to test drive it before I commit.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Rest assured the driving characteristics will be great as that's what the French do very well. Enjoy.

[@jfv65]

The liquid cooled battery pack is a great plus for long battery life and fast charging capability. I seem to remember that the Leaf does not have liquid battery cooling. It's basically the old driveline in a major facelift body.

[@Perkelenaattori]

@@jfv65 I think Björn has tested the Leaf several times and while it no longer rapidgates like it did in the past, I wouldn't trust the battery to not suffer major degradation because of the cooling system.

[@DG-uv3zw]

@@Perkelenaattori Newer chemistry in batteries almost make it redundant to have liquid cooling. Only for performance vehicles like Tesla etc... I think new Leaf is just fine without liquid cooling. Maybe more important thing is heating of batteries if you live somewhere where in winter is more then -20c!

[@Perkelenaattori]

@@DG-uv3zw I actually do live in a place like that so it's definitely important for me.

[@DetailBearOn]

Some thoughts. For many buyers, back seats are for children, so the smaller doors aren't as much of a problem. My aesthetics are "not ugly" and "very functional" so whichever interior works better, basically. I never want to do 0-100 km in under 4 seconds, so none of the sports cars or SUV's do anything for me. I'm very glad to see more city cars and smaller cars generally.

[@TheObsessedGardener]

Coming to Australia in 2050 for a price of $70k. With no rebates. No help. And the population looking at you like your driving a spaceship with wheels. Welcome to progression DOWN UNDA.

[@unfurling3129]

Everything is overpriced in Australia w rampaging inflation massacring savings. Keep running on the mouse wheel, don't let up. Shenanigans of engineered impoverishment & nobody talks publicly of returning to sanity. Vampire financial disservice while horrendous & assinine public policy with stunning consistency makes life harder & harder.

[@samj4348]

My napkin math shows that this will cost around $58k here for the top line. HOWEVER Peugeot Aus has no plans to release this here... They seem content with a do nothing approach which explains their decline in sales. They really could corner the market as the only competition is the leaf here at this stage, which has a smaller range and uncooled battery pack for the same price! We do certainly need EV rebates here. Tax new ICE car sales 1% pollution tax and put that into an EV sink fund of say $5k per EV sold. I still wish makers would be more bold in releasing them here though , we are getting left behind.

[@Secretlyanothername]

Converting the price means that it should reach us at about $48k for the base model. But we'll get rorted, that's absolutely certain.

[@Secretlyanothername]

@@samj4348 We're being taken for fools in Australia. Even hybrid cars don't get here. I don't understand it - Australians have money and want to buy EVs - maybe not in European numbers, but these certainly would sell in Melbourne and Sydney.

[@JohnHodder]

The sad, sad truth. Hopefully the model 3 will peak aussies interest in EV's and bring more oems to Australia

[@paultromans1171]

Thinking of buying the 208 e for my wife. It would be our first EV and it’s a big investment price wise compared to the ICE variants of the 208. But videos like yours educate a petrol head like myself into taking the plunge .

[@Tijgerhaai_MTB]

take it on lease, cheaper than keeping an ICE on the road.

[@nicholaszammit8273]

Definitely prefer cars that look "normal" rather than shouting out that its an ev

[@arthemis1039]

Want to hear a joke ? The KIA soul :c

[@Mrbfgray]

What is 'shouting EV'? Ugly as hell??

[@mihnealazar7039]

Bo McGillacutty I guess yes

[@stevelondon]

Looks like my next car. Thank Fully Charged.

[@watcher24601]

I have been waiting for the Test Drive since seeing it at Fully Charged Live. I could go with the Zoe, but I'd be thinking about the e208. Just need the Corsa Test drive now

[@DG-uv3zw]

Save money and do yourself a favor- buy MG ;)

[@watcher24601]

@@DG-uv3zw I'm too young and single for an SUV. Maybe when I have kids to take to school I'll consider it.

[@Berenvacht]

Johnny is a top lad, e-208 is very promising in every respect

[@davidmorin2731]

I love the look of it. Much like the eGolf I prefer and EV that looks "normal."

[@precisiont5188]

I love the high up brother 2008. I love how the exterior looks. I have a Mustang and a Camaro, so of course that's what I like.