Peugeot goes electric

JOHNSON & Perrott Peugeot has received its first fully electric car in the form of the all new e-208, as the lion-brand embraces a rapid electrification roll-out in 2020.

By 2023, 100% of the PEUGEOT passenger car and light commercial vehicles range will be electrified.

The fully electric and all-new e-208, retails from €27,334 inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT relief, and is available in Active, Allure, GT Line and the flagship GT trim. The 100 KW (136 bhp) electric unit with 50kWh battery, develops 260 Nm of torque from 0 km/h, for instant response.

With three drive modes on offer, (Eco, Normal and Sport), the e-208 delivers 0 to 100kmh in 8.1s in Sport Mode. Drive range is up to 340 km, in accordance with the latest WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedures) certification. The battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km, for up to 70% retention, certifiable by the PEUGEOT Dealer Network.

Interior and boot-space are identical to the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) versions.

The new PEUGEOT 3008 HYBRID4 and 508 HYBRID ranges have passed stringent certification tests under the new WLTP protocol with impressive results. Under Ireland’s Budget 2020 announcements, the new models will therefore qualify for the newly calculated grant thresholds now applicable; under new rules, plug-in hybrids must now emit less than 50g/km CO2 and travel more than 50km in all-electric mode to qualify for the €5,000 SEAI grant and €2,500 VRT relief schemes.

The SUV PEUGEOT 3008 HYBRID4 300bhp AWD model, available in the top-of-the-range GT Line and GT trims, achieves 29g C0 /km (1,3l/100km) and a 59 km range in 100% electric mode. This is the result of the combination of a 200hp (147kW) PureTech engine and two electric motors: one at the front coupled to the e-EAT8 8-speed automatic gearbox developing 110hp (81kW) and the second coupled to the rear train developing 112hp (83kW). It goes from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9s.

Charging the battery is easy and fast; a full charge is made in 1h45 when using a Wallbox. 4WD mode provides improved traction on roads or difficult terrain. The result is flawless grip: whether on wet, muddy, snowy or winding roads, the power is evenly distributed over all four wheels of the vehicle.

The combination of the efficient EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform) platform and the new multi-arm rear axle provides high-level comfort, while ensuring high performance.

The 3008 Allure PHEV twowheel drive model retails from €37,995 plus delivery related charges, inclusive of VRT relief and the SEAI grant. The 508 Allure PHEV retails from €38,900 plus delivery, inclusive of VRT relief and the SEAI grant.

For more information see www.jpmg.ie, call 0214615200 or call to our Peugeot Showrooms at Mahonpoint, Cork.