Affordable Used Peugeot E-208 for sale on Finance in Maidstone

It’s quicker off the mark than a Renault Zoe but not quite as zippy as the Mini Electric and it has a better range than the Fiat 500 or Honda E, though the Zoe has better range. It does give a more comfortable ride than the Zoe or the Mini although the suspension feels soft and this means that with the forces the nose experiences with the regenerative braking system it can feel as if the nose is diving. Noise-wise the cabin is quieter than some of those competitors.

One size fits all. They all have the 100kW, 138 BHP motor.

To manufacture, an electric car is generally no greener than a traditional car – in fact with the rare earth metals and lithium required for the battery and electronics, some may even be less green – though not by much. It’s worth remembering, however, that manufacture plus disposal makes up less than a third of the pollution of any vehicle, EVs included, with 2/3rds coming from burning fuel. In operation, the e-208, along with other EVs, is far more eco-friendly, with zero emissions from the vehicle itself. Of course, if the electricity you use to charge it comes from sustainable sources like wind then you’ll be significantly ahead of fossil fuels when it comes to CO2. Check with your energy provider to see what percentage of your power is green.

The compact build design and the electric motor make the e-208 a great car for city driving. The repeated braking and low speeds you experience when driving around a city are ideal for extending the range of a compact electric car like the e-208. It’s small and nippy up to 30mph, and there is no pollution to worry those around the vehicle when passing schools or sitting at lights.

Its soft ride, with a tendency to nosedive and the driver position, is described as “unconventional” (WhatCar) but otherwise, if you’re looking for an electric car with decent performance for its size then the e-208 is well worth checking out. Range can be impacted a little more than, say, a Zoe in winter months, though 2022 models combat this with better electronics.