Peugeot e-208 Charging Cable
Quick recommendation
Peugeot did something quietly clever with the e-208. The battery grew by barely one kilowatt hour, from 50 kWh to 51 kWh, and the official range grew by forty two miles. The onboard charger stayed at 7.4 kW single phase as standard throughout, which means the same Peugeot e-208 charging cable now returns considerably more miles for every hour it is plugged in. On the newer car a 32A lead puts back about 41 miles an hour against 36 on the original, from an almost identical amount of electricity.
All of them use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The flap sits on the nearside rear quarter, where a fuel filler would be on the petrol 208, so the lead comes in at the back of the car on the passenger side.
Buy the 32A single phase cable. Even on a car fitted with Peugeot's optional 11 kW charger, a domestic supply gives one phase and 7.4 kW, so that is what the car receives at home either way. The 22 kW three phase lead is only worth owning if you have an 11 kW e-208 and regular access to a genuine three phase supply, where the 51 kWh battery comes down to about 5 hours.
The 16A cable is a poor trade on this car. It takes the 51 kWh e-208 from 7 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes and drops recovery from 41 miles an hour to 21. Half a charge a night is what the cheaper lead actually costs you.
Worth adding to the order: the 3-pin lead for the nights you are not at home. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable pulls 2.3 kW from a household 13 amp socket, about 13 miles an hour in the efficient 51 kWh car, which is over 100 miles across a long night. The e-208 is efficient enough that a domestic socket goes further here than it does on most electric cars. Our guide sets out what to expect from a house socket.
The crossover version of this car is on the Peugeot e-2008 charging cable page and the family hatchback on the Peugeot e-308 charging cable page. All Peugeot leads are in Peugeot EV charging cables, and our IP ratings guide covers what the sealing figures below actually mean.
Warranty first: 2 years, from the manufacturer, on everything shown here. The cables meet IEC 62196 Type 2 and hold CE certification. Type 2 to Type 2 leads are IP55, the Type 2 to 3-Pin is IP67, the rated range is -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and UK orders qualify for same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.
Peugeot e-208 Charging Times by Battery
51 kWh, 48.1 kWh usable, up to 268 miles WLTP
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase as standard, 11 kW three phase optional
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 14 hours 45 mins | approx. 21 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 7 hours 15 mins | approx. 41 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply | 7 hours 15 mins at home | approx. 41 miles | Only with the 11 kW option and three phases |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 23 hours 45 mins | approx. 13 miles | Ideal backup |
50 kWh, 46.3 kWh usable, up to 226 miles WLTP
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase as standard, 11 kW three phase optional
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 14 hours 15 mins | approx. 18 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 7 hours | approx. 36 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply | 7 hours at home | approx. 36 miles | Only with the 11 kW option and three phases |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 22 hours 45 mins | approx. 11 miles | Ideal backup |
A frosty week and a motorway commute will both eat into this.
Peugeot e-208 Charging Cable FAQs
Which charging cable does a Peugeot e-208 need?
Pick the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 lead for a Peugeot e-208. It matches the 7.4 kW the car pulls from a domestic wallbox whether you have the 50 kWh or the 51 kWh battery, and whether or not the optional faster charger was fitted.
Is the 11kW option worth a three phase cable on a Peugeot e-208?
Only if you can plug into a real three phase supply. A Peugeot e-208 with the optional 11 kW charger fills its 51 kWh battery in about 5 hours at such a site, against 7 hours 15 minutes at home. On a house the 11 kW car and the 7.4 kW car charge at identical speeds, so the three phase cable adds nothing there.
Do the 50kWh and 51kWh Peugeot e-208 charge at different speeds?
They charge at the same rate but the newer one goes further on it. Both take 7.4 kW at home, and because the 51 kWh Peugeot e-208 is significantly more efficient, an hour on the cable is worth about 41 miles rather than 36. Full charge times are close, at 7 hours 15 minutes and 7 hours.
How long does a Peugeot e-208 take to charge at home?
About 7 hours 15 minutes from empty for the 51 kWh Peugeot e-208 on a 32A cable, and around 7 hours for the 50 kWh version. On a 16A lead both stretch past 14 hours, which pushes the charge well outside any overnight cheap rate window.
How long should a Peugeot e-208 charging cable be?
The charging flap is on the nearside rear quarter of a car that is just over four metres long, so 5m suits a driveway where you park nose in with the wallbox on the passenger side. If the unit sits on the opposite wall, or the e-208 is reversed in, the 10m saves the cable being pulled taut across the boot.
Can I take my own cable to a public charger?
Yes, and on most UK AC posts you must. Untethered sockets are the norm, so drivers supply their own Type 2 to Type 2 lead. The Peugeot e-208 also takes CCS rapid charging, where the charger provides its own cable and yours stays in the boot.