Peugeot e-208 Running Costs UK 2026
Allure 50kWh
Last updated: July 2026
Cost per mile
6.9p
home 26.1p/kWh
Annual (10k mi)
£965
80% home
Real-world range
200 mi
WLTP: 248 mi
Peak DC charge
100kW
CCS
The Peugeot e-208 is the electric version of one of the UK's bestselling superminis — sharing its body, interior, and equipment levels with the petrol 208 while swapping the combustion engine for a 50kWh battery and electric motor. This makes it the purest like-for-like EV vs petrol comparison available in the UK market: same car, different powertrain.
Running costs: Peugeot e-208
At 3.8 miles per kWh, the e-208 costs approximately 6.9p per mile on the home tariff. The petrol Peugeot 208 at 48 MPG costs approximately 14.5p per mile. At 10,000 miles per year, the e-208 saves roughly £765 in fuel. The price premium of approximately £7,000 means a break-even of around 9 years — but on an overnight EV tariff the break-even drops to under 6 years.
| Annual mileage | 100% home (26.1p) | 80% home / 20% public | 50/50 split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | £549 | £772 | £1106 |
| 10,000 miles | £687 | £965 | £1383 |
| 12,000 miles | £824 | £1158 | £1659 |
| 15,000 miles | £1030 | £1448 | £2074 |
| 20,000 miles | £1374 | £1931 | £2766 |
Public charging rate: 79p/kWh. Costs calculated on real-world efficiency of 3.8 mi/kWh.
Charging
100kW peak DC charging is respectable for this class. A 10–80% charge takes around 25 minutes. Home AC charging on a 7kW wallbox takes approximately 7 hours from empty.
Battery capacity
50 kWh
Peak DC charge
100kW
Charge port
CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC)
Efficiency
3.8 mi/kWh
Key fact
The e-208 shares its body panels, interior, and safety equipment with the petrol 208 — making it the UK's purest like-for-like EV vs petrol comparison.
Who is the e-208 best suited for?
Best for
- ✓Existing Peugeot 208 owners considering the switch
- ✓Urban and suburban commuters
- ✓Those wanting a premium-feeling supermini EV
- ✓Comparison shoppers wanting the same car in both fuels
Less ideal for
- !High mileage motorway drivers (200-mile real-world range is moderate)
- !Budget-focused buyers (the BYD Dolphin is cheaper)
- !Those needing rear passenger space (it is a supermini)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Peugeot e-208 cost per mile in the UK?
At a standard home tariff of 26.1p/kWh (the Ofgem price cap rate for July–September 2026), the Peugeot e-208 costs approximately 6.9p per mile. On an overnight EV tariff at 7p/kWh, this drops to 1.8p per mile.
What is the real-world range of the Peugeot e-208?
The Peugeot e-208 has a real-world range of approximately 200 miles in typical UK mixed driving conditions. The official WLTP figure is 248 miles, which is measured under standardised test conditions and is typically higher than real-world performance.
How fast does the Peugeot e-208 charge?
The Peugeot e-208 supports up to 100kW DC fast charging via CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC). AC home charging is also supported. The charge time from 10–80% varies depending on the available charger speed.
How much does it cost to run a Peugeot e-208 per year in the UK?
At 10,000 miles per year and 80% home charging (26.1p/kWh) with 20% public charging (79p/kWh), the Peugeot e-208 costs approximately £965 per year in electricity.