Peugeot has boosted the driving range of the electric e-208 through a series of tech tweaks.
The 50kWh battery is now able to power it for 225 miles between charges, up from the current car’s 217-mile range.
Peugeot has achieved this by adding an interior humidity sensor at the top of the windscreen, which allows more efficient use of the climate control system.
The efficiency of the heat pump has been improved too, so it warms and cools the interior more efficiently, particularly in winter.
A more efficient gearbox ratio for higher-speed driving also helps improve the electric range at motorway speeds, as do more efficient Class A+ tyres.
The improvements mean the Peugeot e-208 still retains a driving range advantage over its Vauxhall Corsa-e sister car, despite the British firm’s own recent tech improvements.
Some upgraded 2022 model year Peugeot e-208 are still eligible for the recently-cut Plug-in Car Grant, adds the firm.
Both Active Premium (£28,225) and Allure Premium (£29,525) qualify for the £1,500 government Plug-in Car Grant saving.
e-208 buyers also get a six-month subscription to BP Pulse, while support for up to 100kW rapid charging means an 80 percent charge can be achieved in 30 minutes.
Vauxhall still has an advantage in terms of value, though: the Corsa-e range now opens from less than £26k.
2022 Peugeot 208
Regular petrol and diesel engine 208 have also been improved for 2022, with Peugeot simplifying the range by removing the unpopular Allure variants.
Customers can now pick from a four-strong line-up of Active Premium, Allure Premium, GT and GT Premium.
Top-spec GT Premium models are now only offered with a 1.2-litre Puretech petrol engine option; it produces 100hp with a six-speed manual, or 130hp with an eight-speed auto gearbox.
Active Premium and Allure Premium buyers also get diamond black door mirror covers as standard.
Peugeot adds that every 208 feature a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and automatic headlights are also standard.
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