Specification
- Years on sale
- 2020 onwards
- Body type
- Five-door supermini
- Battery options
- 50kWh on early cars, with a larger battery added later. Check which one you're buying.
- Range guidance
- Varies by battery – check the official figure for the specific car.
- Charging speeds
- Rapid charging via CCS. Home charging via Type 2.
- Battery warranty
- 8 years or 100,000 miles on the battery, guaranteeing at least 70% capacity.
What to check
- Confirm which battery it has.
- Check the 12V battery. If it's original on an older car, budget to replace it.
- Check software updates have been done.
- Ask about previous owners – fleet and driving-school use is common in this class.
- Get a battery health report.
Known issues
- 12V battery failures, as on its sister car, the Peugeot e-208.
Pros
- Affordable
- Plenty on the used market
- Easy to drive
- 8-year battery warranty
Cons
- Modest range on early cars
- Tight rear space
Is a used Vauxhall Corsa Electric a good buy?
The Corsa Electric (originally the Corsa-e) shares its platform and battery with the Peugeot e-208, so the buying advice is very similar.
What to check
- Battery size – early cars have 50kWh; later versions have more
- The 12V battery – a known weak point on this platform
- Previous use – fleet and driving-school cars are common
Battery warranty
The battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing at least 70% capacity.
Before you buy, read: How to check the battery health of a used electric car.
See also our used Peugeot e-2008 guide – its SUV sibling.
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026