- Peugeot has detailed the new e‑208 GTi, which costs €42,900 ($49,646).
- Model features a 54 kWh battery and a motor developing 277 hp.
- It hits 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and can travel up to 233 miles on a charge.
Following a preview earlier this month, Peugeot has unveiled the e‑208 GTi. The hot hatch packs a surprising punch and is the brand’s first fully electric performance variant.
Starting with the powertrain, the model has an M4+ motor developing 277 hp (207 kW / 281 PS) and 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.5 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
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The motor is powered by a 54 kWh battery pack, which gives the vehicle a combined WLTP range of up to 233 miles (375 km). However, on the standard Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires, the range drops to 219 miles (352 km). Other highlights include a best in class power‑to‑weight ratio and a 100 kW DC fast charging capability, which enables the battery to go from 20–80% in less than 30 minutes.
Sticking with the performance theme, the e‑208 GTi has been lowered by 1-inch (25 mm) and features a wider track. The model also sports unique springs and dampers, a mechanical limited‑slip differential, and an additional anti‑roll bar. The latter resides out back and joins the front anti‑roll bar found on the regular model.
Since we’ve already seen the car before, we’ll briefly mention it features a unique front lip and a revised gloss black diffuser with an F1-inspired rear fog light. They’re joined by red accents, extended wheel arches, “perforated” 18-inch wheels, and 208 GTi badging on the C-pillars.
The red theme continues inside as there are red carpets, floor mats, seatbelts, and stitching. They’re accompanied by special sport seats that pay tribute to the 205 GTi 1.9 and feature a “central red insert and red mesh detail” evocative of the 205 GTi 1.6.
Elsewhere, there’s a leather and Alcantara steering wheel, red‑themed displays, and red ambient lighting – although seven other colors are also available. Peugeot also mentioned a “sound ambience” system, which is linked to your speed and can be deactivated.
The company is currently accepting orders and pricing starts at €42,900 ($49,646) in France including taxes. That undercuts the 600 Abarth, which begins at €46,900 ($54,280).
