PEUGEOT ELECTRIC CARS

There are a large number of standard and rapid chargepoints across the country, operated on many different networks. Usually you have to register with these networks, or download their app to use the chargepoints - but an increasing number are now being installed with payment card facilities build in.

Many are completely free to use. Others you pay for, either by the time you spend plugged in, or the amount of energy you use.

In partnership with Zap Map, you can find your local public chargers here.​

The WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Vehicle Test Procedure) protocol is used on vehicles for European Union approval. It specifies a new test cycle and a new procedure for measuring the fuel consumption, CO2 and regulated pollutant emissions of light vehicles (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure under standard (laboratory)conditions.

The WLTP protocol replaces the previous 1992 approval procedure (NEDC). Since 2017, all new models marketed for the first time have been WLTP-approved. Since September 2018, all vehicles sold must be WLTP-approved. This new laboratory test protocol is complemented by the measurement of pollutant emissions in real use: Real Driving Emission (RDE).

The new WLTP protocol gives you a more accurate view of your vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

 

Using:

• The power indicator, you can monitor your energy consumption in real time from the dashboard.
• Your smartphone, you can use the services in the MyPeugeot app to remotely set your vehicle to charge whenever you want
• Your smartphone,  you can set your car to heat up while it's on charge and therefore conserve range.
• Driving modes like the Eco mode or Brake mode.

 

Ecodriving tips to adopt:

• Using Brake mode: Instead of using the brake pedal, use engine braking when decelerating and braking to conserve range.
• Using Eco mode: Eco mode saves energy by reasonably reducing engine power. It's best in the city!
• Using the preconditioning: Make the most of the time your car is charging to set the on-board temperature using the MyPeugeot app.
• Maintaining the tyres: You should always keep an eye on the wear and inflation of your tyres. It's even more important with an electric vehicle, as you risk massively reducing your range if you don't.

Electric vehicles are more expensive to buy initially, however the running costs are much lower, and there are tax benefits and other incentives - so for many usage cycles this balances out over the period of ownership of the vehicle. We therefore encourage all customers to assess the Total Cost of Ownership of vehicles, rather than initial purchase price.

Electric cars from PEUGEOT, such as the new PEUGEOT e-208 and the new PEUGEOT e-2008 benefit from the optimisation of road handling, manoeuvrability, acoustic comfort and weight, which helps to minimize CO2 emissions and allows you to experience a euphoric driving experience!

The idea that an electric car offers less performance than a combustion engine vehicle is incorrect. Even though they're silent, electric vehicles are no less powerful. They can achieve the same speed as their combustion engine counterparts at the same time as offering new levels of driving comfort thanks to the silent motor and reduced vibrations. What's more, acceleration and deceleration are just as fast on an electric vehicle as on a combustion engine car.

With the services offered by PEUGEOT:

• MyPeugeot® App: From your smartphone, you can remotely control and schedule a number of functions, such as battery charging and pre-programming the heating in the interior.

 

- Every all-electric PEUGEOT comes with a FREE 6-month charging subscription* through bp pulse , the UK’s largest and best performing public charge network operated by BP Chargemaster.

PEUGEOT offers various means of financing your electric vehicle, so you can find and choose the best option for you.