Peugeot 208 SUV electric due late 2021

An all-electric version of the New Zealand Car of the Year nominated Peugeot will go on sale in New Zealand later next year.

The New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild has nominated the Peugeot 2008 SUV in its top 10 finalists, the winner to be announced on Seven Sharp in the first week of December.

The 2008’s arrival is the precursor to the EV version.

“It’s still far too early to announce many details, but I can confirm the 2008 EV will be available in top-of-the-line GT-specification with 100kW of power, will launch in Q3 of 2021 and have a range in excess of 300km,” Auto Distributors New Zealand chief executive Chris Brown says.

“With the debut of the electric version, Peugeot enthusiasts will have the ‘Power of Choice,’ as they will be able to select between a range of award-winning Pure-Tech petrol engines or a fully electric engine, depending on individual requirements.

“The arrival of the EV will build on the success of the 2008 and illustrate our commitment to Kiwi motorists to bring them the very latest in terms of advancements in technology from the Peugeot new-car portfolio.”

The 2008 SUV is the first Peugeot model available in New Zealand to feature the new 3D i-Cockpit, a 10-inch configurable 3D head-up display instrument panel, while a semi-autonomous driving experience is available courtesy of Peugeot Drive Assist systems.