Peugeot is preparing a new electric version of the 208 that will go on sale in 2027. The model will be the first Stellantis vehicle on the new modular STLA One platform, and it is meant to give Peugeot a stronger position in the compact electric car segment. Alongside the e-208, the hybrid 208 will for the time being remain in the lineup, so customers can still choose between both powertrains for a while.
According to the available information, the e-208 will be one of the first Stellantis models presented as a software-defined vehicle. This means that a large share of its functions can be adjusted and expanded via over-the-air updates, without the car having to go to the workshop for that. An 800-volt system and an 85 kWh battery are also mentioned. These details come from the concept study and have not yet been confirmed for the production version. The e-208 is also expected to be among the first cars to receive a Hypersquare steering wheel, using steer-by-wire technology, in which there is no longer a direct mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels.
In terms of design, the new e-208 would adopt retro elements inspired by the 205, the model that is still beloved by many Peugeot enthusiasts. A notable change is the shift to horizontal LED light bars instead of diagonal ones, in line with the brand's Feline Future design language. The E-T16 concept study, with 816 hp, serves as an indication of the design and technology, but it is not a production car. A future GTi version is considered possible by some observers, although Peugeot has not confirmed anything about it.
The timing fits into a broader quality offensive at Stellantis under CEO Antonio Filosa. After a period in which the group-wide quality and reliability came under pressure, the group is focusing on an improvement drive across its entire range. For Peugeot, the e-208 is an important model in this context, as the brand must position a competitive electric car in the entry-level segment.
Pricing is crucial in this respect. The entry version of the e-208 is reportedly set to come in around 31,500 euros. The Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Renault 5 are already available from around 25,000 euros in their basic versions. In addition, the Cupra Raval and the upcoming Opel Corsa are entering the same market. Peugeot must therefore lower its price to compete seriously in this tight segment, and the gap with the competition will determine how attractive the e-208 becomes for buyers.
A similar approach is expected for the Peugeot 2008 about a year later. Combustion engine versions may also follow in the long term, since the STLA One hardware is suitable for them. Whether and when this will happen has not yet been announced. For now, the emphasis clearly lies on the brand's electric future, with the e-208 as the first starting point.