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Used Peugeot e-208 II: the buying guide

City car · since 2019 · Electric

✓ 23 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€287/month
Indicative prices
€14,390 – €24,490

3 known faults

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Peugeot e-208 II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Electric version of the 208 II, with a 265 L boot. Its documented weak point is the on-board charger of cars built up to the end of 2022, which can prevent AC wallbox charging; there is also a recall for unintended high-voltage cut-outs while driving, and stoppages linked to the 12 V battery. Check recalls, software updates and AC charging before buying.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€14,390 – €24,490
Monthly cost
€287
Euro NCAP
4/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: e-208 156 ch (51 kWh).

  • e-208 136 ch (50 kWh)

    Electric · Automatic · 136 hp · Crit'Air green

    Engine with 136 hp and 260 Nm, 50 kWh gross battery (about 46 kWh usable). WLTP range of 340 km at launch, raised to 362 km in 2022 (Fiches-auto). Cars built up to 1 November 2022 are affected by the on-board charger fault.

  • e-208 156 ch (51 kWh)

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 156 hp · 14.5 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green

    Engine with 156 hp (115 kW) and 260 Nm, 51 kWh gross battery (48.1 kWh usable according to EVKX), introduced in 2023. WLTP range of about 400 km (EVKX). Built after the factory on-board charger fixes of late 2022, according to Car Verif.

Market prices

€14,390 – €24,490

Indicative range: 2020 to 2026, yearly medians of 492 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

On-board charger failure (AC charging impossible)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

The on-board charger supplied by Mahle can interrupt charging or refuse to start it: charging on a wallbox or socket (AC) becomes impossible, while fast DC charging remains possible. The fault also affects other Stellantis electric vehicles (e-2008, Corsa-e, etc.). According to Car Verif, 50 kWh e-208s built up to 1 November 2022 are affected. au7o estimates the replacement at between €2,200 and €3,800 at a dealer.

Versions
e-208 136 ch (50 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
€2,200 to €3,800

12 V battery: car no longer switches to “Ready”

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The e-208 relies on its 12 V battery to wake the control units and allow it to start: a weak 12 V battery can immobilise the car even when the traction battery is charged. Owners describe a car that no longer switches to “Ready” mode; the workshop fix involves a check, a software update and replacing the 12 V battery if needed.

Versions
e-208 136 ch (50 kWh), e-208 156 ch (51 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Unintended high-voltage cut-out while driving (recall)

Manufacturer recall

An overly sensitive high-voltage safety system can cut the power for no reason, causing a loss of power while driving, then prevent restarting for several minutes. Stellantis recalled e-208s for this fault: a software update is often enough, but the on-board charger or the DC-DC converter sometimes has to be replaced.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
e-208 136 ch (50 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Peugeot e-208”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Electricity€32
Insurance€75
Maintenance€25
Depreciation€155
Total per month€287

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Electricity€32

e-208 156 ch (51 kWh) version: combined consumption of 14.5 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.

14.5 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €32

Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).

Insurance€75

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€25

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€155

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Test a full AC charge (if possible on a three-phase wallbox for the 11 kW option) and a DC fast charge.
  • Ask a Peugeot dealer, using the serial number, which recalls and campaigns have been carried out (high-voltage cut-out, on-board charger).
  • Check the production date: cars built up to 1 November 2022 are affected by the on-board charger fault.
  • Ask for a state-of-health (SOH) report on the traction battery.
  • Measure the 12 V battery voltage at rest and check that the car wakes up after being fully locked.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the on-board charger already been replaced or repaired? Do you have the invoices?
  • Have the recalls and software updates been carried out at Peugeot?
  • How old is the 12 V battery, and has the car ever been stuck without switching to “Ready”?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

This model is the electric equivalent of:

Peugeot 208 II

Buy with care
Observed prices
€8,900 – €18,000
Monthly cost (12,000 km/year)
€379 versus €287
Reliability
3.0/5

Simulate with your mileage

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Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Peugeot e-208 II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What range does a used Peugeot e-208 have?

On the WLTP cycle, 340 km for the 136 hp of 2019, 362 km after the 2022 update (Fiches-auto), and about 400 km for the 156 hp 51 kWh of 2023 (EVKX). Real-world range is lower, especially in cold weather.

Is the e-208's on-board charger reliable?

It is its main documented weak point: on cars built up to 1 November 2022, the Mahle charger can prevent AC charging. Test the charging and ask whether the charger has been replaced.

What is the Euro NCAP rating for the e-208?

4 stars: the rating obtained by the 208 in 2019 was extended to the electric version after additional Euro NCAP tests.

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