The new generation of hatchback Peugeot 208 showed just how electric car

25 February 2019

Newest electric car, the Peugeot e-208 released on a single platform CMP

On the eve of the world premiere at the Geneva motor show company Peugeot gave a virtual presentation of the new generation of the hatchback 208-th model. This is really a new generation of radically redesigned, with a new version of interface i-Cockpit, and the most interesting – initially and elektroversiya e-208. Appearance of new items on the European market is scheduled for autumn this year.

electro hatchback costs the Peugeot e-208 is built on a single platform CMP
Built new compact electro hatchback costs the Peugeot 208 on the technology platform of the latest generation of PSA – CMP (Common Modular Platform). Its main advantage is the possibility of release. it like a traditional car of petrol internal combustion engines and full electric vehicles (the so-called "first plus" variant create BEV), for which the weight distribution has been optimized.

As of version 208-th of the internal combustion engine, the electric e-208 has an improved suspension and modern bodywork with improved aerodynamics and a smooth bottom 

Its instrument panel also sports a new version of the interface i-Cockpit, and in the top versions with the so-called three-dimensional configuration where upper panel shows digital data "in holographic form," placing symbols and labels on or closer to the driver depending on their importance. In the package equipment e-208 included the same electronic assistants, and models with the engine, previously used only in cars of higher classes, now became the property of the hatchback segment V.

New electric car, the Peugeot e-208 E-motion
The new Peugeot e-208 is a 100% electric vehicle type BEV which will debut simultaneously with the performance of the model with a conventional internal combustion engine, which in this case can not be called basic. Electric installed electric capacity of 100 kW and ΜM=260 N•m developed right from the start, providing great acceleration while remaining quiet and vibration-free. The display on the Central console shows the processes of charging and power consumption in real time. For electric e-208 there are three modes of movement: 1) Eco – to get maximum reserve; 2) Normal – for optimum comfort in daily use; 3) Sport – in which priority is given to the dynamics for what the motor is removed the maximum power and torque, and acceleration from zero to hundreds of takes just 8.1 seconds
Using the selector control modes, replaced the shift lever of the transmission, can choose one of two modes of energy recovery during engine braking while coasting, resulting in different battery level: "moderate" Moderate – feels about the same braking with the conventional internal combustion engine and "enhanced" Augmented – in which deceleration is controlled by means of the accelerator pedal, meaning the pedal should be released, which leads to slower (with appropriate training a large part of the drive you can even do without the brake pedal).

Best climate control in the class
E-208 the best air conditioning installation in its class, including a powerful 5-kilowatt heating element powered from the traction battery high voltage, etcB. heat pump and automatic temperature control in the passenger compartment, which equate the level of comfort in the cabin of the electric car with its petrol and diesel counterparts. The cruising range of the electric vehicle, thus, does not unnecessarily consumed due to the improved energy efficiency compared to conventional climate control. Also offered heated seats (with extra charge), heating and cooling of the cabin "on request", that is programmable from the touch screen of the car or remotely apps on company smartphone MyPeugeot®.

This feature in addition to added comfort (no need to sit in the cold or Vice versa overheated salon), can further optimize the cruising range of the car (the interior is heated or cooled from the grid when the electric vehicle connected to a charger). Associated with the climate system cabin temperature controller battery with liquid coolant provides fast charging, optimize the range and increases battery life due to more rapid achievement of optimum operating temperature.

Version Peugeot e-208 GT is easily distinguished by 17-inch legkoplavkim drives custom design 

New electric Peugeot e-208 can be distinguished by such markers as painted body-color grille, shimmering, branded nameplates with "Lev", the icon "e-208" on the trunk lid and the symbols "e" on the rear fenders. The models with internal combustion engines e-208 will be offered to buyers in five versions: Access, Active, Allure, GT Line and GT. Specially for Peugeot e-208 GT designers have prepared some special features such as exclusive upholstery, Alcantara© Greval grey color combined with three-dimensional stitching and 17-inch wheels and a custom design. 

ride quality is not worse than ice
As the configuration and volume of the passenger cabin and Luggage compartment on e-208 are identical to the versions with petrol and diesel engines. The battery occupies a volume of 220 l, e-208 moved under the floor of the cabin.
Suspension e-208 adapted to the increased comfort and longer range that was achieved by application of special technical solutions for optimum weight distribution. As a result, e-208 was able to achieve dynamic performance is not worse than the versions with internal combustion engines.
The battery capacity on e-208 is 50 kWh, which provides a power reserve of electro hatchback costs 340 km, and, in accordance with a strict Protocol certification WLTP and 450 km on the more lenient NEDC cycle. The battery applies an 8-year (or 160,000 km) warranty for 70% of the initial capacity.

For everyday use, there are three modes of charging. The first – from ordinary household electrical outlet or using a reinforced outlet type Legrand® Green Up ™ is supplied with a charging cable. A full charge from a household socket will take 16 hours. The second option of charging from a Wall Box provides a full charge in 5 hours and 15 minutes in three-phase version (11 kW) or for 8 hours while single phase power (7.4 kW). The third option of charging involves the use of special charges terminal common use: improved thermoregulation battery allows you to use ultra-fast charger with power up to 100 kW that provide up to 80% charge for the first 30 minutes. Characteristically, the charge parameters of the new e-208 can be set remotely, if you are programming via a regular infotaiment or via a smartphone app MyPeugeot®. This app allows you to monitor charge levels, to start or stop the charging process at any time.

New packages to facilitate habituation customers to electric
To facilitate the transition of customers to electric, the Peugeot company offers for e-208 new services along with new marketing operations, including three main packages: Easy Charge, providing easy access to the various charging devices, solutions for charging at home or in the office with a wide selection of equipment (reinforced socket, a Wallbox, Wallbox Smart and so D.), diagnostic service to assess the wiring in the house and point out solutions for charging and also for charging stations, as well as a paid package, implemented through the services of Free2Move, including the pass that allows you to charge in a network of more than 85 000 charging points in Europe, including pre-selection of terminals depending on distance, speed and cost of charging. Connected navigation takes care of the optimal route to the selected terminal; package Easy Mobility or the mobility of customers in all circumstances with a program Trip planner, plan trip timing and other details of long journeys through the services Free2Move; offer the best routes taking into account the residual cruising range and availability of charging stations along the way. Route mapping is made through the Connected Navigation on the display of the multimedia system of the vehicle, the Mobility Pass will allow improved mobility at any time and under any conditions, using the system of car hire; tool E-coaching mobile app MyPeugeot, allows you to get tips on how to optimize the ride and increase the power reserve of the new e-208; package Serenity increases the interest and even the absolute pleasure of owning electric vehicles, including the new digital simulators travel that will broaden the horizons of the users of electric vehicles on the websites of Peugeot, as well as special services and program assistance into a single financial package that will provide peace of mind to the owner of the electric vehicle in all circumstances, the certificate of capacity of the battery to facilitate resale of the vehicle guarantee capacity and remaining life of the battery.

Thus, the new Peugeot e-208 allows you to join a new form of mobility to those residents of the cities where there are restrictions on the use of transport with internal combustion engines. The prices for a novelty, apparently, will be announced or in Geneva, or closer to the beginning of sales..