Peugeot e-208 EV charger: overview by version
Peugeot has built the e-208 since 2020 in several versions. They differ on the point that decides your charger at home: the on-board charging power. Every e-208 leaves the factory with a 7.4 kW single-phase on-board charger, and 11 kW on three phases is a paid option. Single phase means one live wire into your home, three phase means three. Pick your version below, or start with all Peugeot EV chargers in our overview.
For the Peugeot e-208 we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
A 7.4 kW charger supplies 32 A on one phase, which is exactly what the standard e-208 asks for. At this power you can still pick a model with dynamic load balancing. That function spreads the available power across your home, so the main fuse holds. A charger with an app lets you start a session or set a timer from the sofa. Our home EV chargers bring together every model built for a driveway or garage.
Versions of the Peugeot e-208
| Version | Battery | Max. AC charging power | WLTP range | Charger information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-208 (2020-2023, 50 kWh, standard 7.4 kW on-board charger) | 50 kWh (45 kWh usable) | 7.4 kW (single-phase) | approx. 340 km | This page |
| e-208 (2020-2023) with the optional 11 kW on-board charger | 50 kWh | 11 kW (three-phase) | approx. 340 km | Peugeot e-208 with 11 kW charging power |
| e-208 50 kWh ('23) | 50 kWh | 7.4 kW as standard, 11 kW optional | approx. 362 km | Peugeot e-208 50 kWh '23 |
| e-208 51 kWh ('23) | 51 kWh | 7.4 kW as standard, 11 kW optional | approx. 400 km | Peugeot e-208 51 kWh '23 |
The right EV charger for the Peugeot e-208
Your car sets the pace at home, not the charger. The standard e-208 charges on one phase at up to 7.4 kW, so a heavier charger adds no speed. It can even cost you time. An 11 kW charger supplies 16 A per phase, and a single-phase car takes just 3.7 kW from it. Did you order the optional 11 kW on-board charger? Then an 11 kW EV charger is worth it, because your car then charges on three phases.
The e-208 uses a type 2 port, the same connector as most modern wallboxes. A charger with a fixed cable is ready to go. You only need a separate type 2 charging cable for charge points that have no cable attached.
Look at the meter as well. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter. It shows exactly how many kilowatt hours went into the car at home, so you can check what charging costs you. Settling with an employer or a lease company is one use among others.
At 7.4 kW our range holds no charger with a calibrated meter. Almost all chargers with a MID meter sit in the 22 kW EV chargers. Those supply 32 A per phase, so your e-208 keeps its full 7.4 kW. That does ask for a three-phase connection in the house.
Charging times for the Peugeot e-208
Charging time follows the usable battery and the on-board charger. The original e-208 carries 45 kWh of usable capacity and charges at 7.4 kW. An empty battery is then full again in about 7 hours. The 51 kWh version needs about 7 hours 45 minutes at the same power. Both figures include charging losses, so they run above the plain sum of capacity divided by power. On a 7.4 kW charger you plug the car in during the evening and it is ready the next morning.
The optional 11 kW on-board charger changes that picture: on three phases the same battery is full in about 5 hours. The reverse deserves a warning. Put a standard single-phase e-208 on an 11 kW charger and it draws just 3.7 kW. That stretches a full session to some 14 to 15.5 hours. That car is better off on a 7.4 kW charger, or on a 22 kW one if you also want a calibrated meter.
Charger information per version
Wallbox Discounter keeps a separate page for every version of the Peugeot e-208, with the specs of that version and a concrete charger recommendation:
- Peugeot e-208 with 11 kW charging power - the version with the optional 11 kW on-board charger
- Peugeot e-208 50 kWh '23 - the facelift with more range
- Peugeot e-208 51 kWh '23 - the largest battery and the longest range
Frequently asked questions about the Peugeot e-208
What is the charging power of the Peugeot e-208?
Every e-208 comes with a 7.4 kW single-phase on-board charger as standard. The 11 kW three-phase charger is an option, so it is only on board if the car was ordered that way. Not sure which one you have? The build year and the options on your car decide it, so pick the matching version page above.
Does a Peugeot e-208 need an EV charger with a MID meter?
Need is a strong word, but a calibrated meter is useful. It records exactly how many kilowatt hours you charge at home, which turns your charging costs into a figure you can check. Our range has no 7.4 kW charger with such a meter, so it means moving up to 22 kW and a three-phase connection. Whichever charger you pick, we recommend having a qualified electrician connect it. That keeps the installation safe and up to the standards that apply where you live.