Peugeot E-208 GTi: A New Legend Is Born orders are open for the new electric hot hatch, backed by best-in-class performance figures
15-06-2026 17:38 -
Following Tuesday’s reveal of the new PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi, Alain Favey today announced best in class performance figures and order opening, as part of the PEUGEOT Press Conference which took place at Le Mans:
Engineered by PEUGEOT SPORT, the new PEUGEOT E-208 GTi delivers exceptional driving sensations and the best performance in its segment, including an amazing 0 to 100 km/h of just 5.5 s, thanks to a 281 hp electric motor. The PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi offers a competitive combined WLTP range of up to 375 km.*PEUGEOT announces the order opening of the E-208 GTi, starting from €42,900 including taxes, for the French market.Designed by PEUGEOT Design, it expresses PEUGEOT’s French charisma and iconic GTi style, combining sportiness and elegance in unique harmony.True to PEUGEOT’s commitments, the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi offers lasting pleasure with high‑quality finishing and a reassuring electric experience, backed by a PEUGEOT CARE warranty of up to 8 years. One year on from the presentation of the PEUGEOT E-208 GTi concept, earlier this week PEUGEOT revealed the definitive version of the E‑208 GTi. And today, as part of the PEUGEOT press conference at Le Mans, announced best in class performances figures built to WOW.
PEUGEOT celebrates 100 years, since its first time racing at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the occasion by announcing the order opening and price point of the electric hot hatch.
The new PEUGOT E-208 GTi remains incredibly close to the original 2025 concept, given the enthusiastic reception that it received from both GTi fans and customers alike. Building on the continued commercial success of the PEUGEOT 208 range, the heir to this emblematic model line continues to write the GTi legend launched four decades ago with the iconic 205 GTi.
Unique driving pleasure, best‑in‑class performance, a sporty yet elegant design and exceptional versatility: the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi reinterprets PEUGEOT GTi DNA by injecting modernity, fun and technology. The new PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi is the very first 100% electric GTi.
Conceived and designed in France by PEUGEOT Sport and PEUGEOT Design, the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi proves that PEUGEOT is taking the pleasure of driving more seriously than ever. Opening an entirely new era for GTi.
ALL THE EXPERTISE OF PEUGEOT SPORT FOR UNIQUE DRIVING SENSATIONS
PEUGEOT entrusted the technical development of the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi to PEUGEOT Sport, its motorsport division based in Satory (near Paris), responsible in particular for its WEC programme with the PEUGEOT 9X8. The engineers who develop PEUGEOT’s Hypercars were tasked with building on the success of the PEUGEOT E‑208, with this performance focussed PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi version.
Christophe Auriault, PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi Project Manager at PEUGEOT Sport said: “From the very beginning of the project, it was obvious that PEUGEOT SPORT should be involved in the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi project. We have unique experience and expertise in designing this type of car. It was also clear that the goal was to create a 100% electric GTi. We wanted to prove that all the PEUGEOT GTi DNA can be found in an electric car. And we have succeeded.”
BEST‑IN‑CLASS PERFORMANCE
Drawing on their unique motorsport experience, PEUGEOT Sport engineers made no compromises on sportiness: the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi is the most powerful and best‑performing model in the B‑segment.
A 281 hp electric motor with motorsport‑derived control software. The PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi is equipped with the M4+ electric motor, developing 281 hp and delivering an impressive 345 Nm of torque. It is produced in Trémery, eastern France, a plant historically dedicated to engine manufacturing and now specialised in electric powertrains as part of the E motors joint venture between Stellantis and Nidec Leroy‑Somer.
PEUGEOT Sport engineers have extensively optimised this motor, particularly its electronic management: the electronic board components and control software are directly derived from motorsport.
With the best power‑to‑weight ratio in its segment (5.5 kg/hp), the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi delivers outstanding acceleration. From 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds. (That’s 0.2 seconds faster than the initial proposal.) This is backed up by a 1000 m standing start in 25.8 s and 3.2 s from 80 to 120 km/h. Top speed is limited to 180 km/h.
Christophe Auriault said: “This work on electronic motor control is at the very heart of our expertise. It draws directly on the know‑how gained in motorsport and transfers it from the circuit to the road. The skills used for the development of PEUGEOT E-208 GTi, are the same ones that can be found when working on the 9X8.”
SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE THANKS TO OPTIMISED BATTERY COOLING.
The PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi uses the same 54 kWh gross battery (51kWh useable) as the PEUGEOT E‑208, but its management has been adapted to meet the exceptional demands of the GTi motor.
PEUGEOT Sport engineers applied motorsport knowledge in battery thermal management. Focused particularly on coolant flow strategy, when and how much coolant is delivered depending on temperature. Perfectly cooled, the battery allows the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi to always deliver maximum performance, without power limitation regardless of driving conditions.
Christophe Auriault says: “One of our main priorities was performance durability. We did not want to reduce this exceptional power to protect the battery from derating, something seen on some electric performance cars. For example, if a customer is driving up a mountain pass, they should be able to stay in ‘Sport mode’ for the duration. It is the GTi spirit, performance should be constant. Drawing inspiration from motorsport, we designed battery cooling management that avoids power limitation in demanding conditions.”
Depending on the free choice of high‑performance tyres, the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi offers combined WLTP range of up to:
375 km* with Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 tyres (No Cost Option.)352 km with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tyres (As Standard.) EXCEPTIONAL AGILITY AND DYNAMIC HANDLING
True to PEUGEOT GTi DNA, PEUGEOT Sport engineers combined the unique power and performance of the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi with agile, dynamic handling that delivers instinctive driving pleasure.
Numerous modifications have been made to an already excellent PEUGEOT E‑208 chassis.
Stability
Body lowered by 25 mmTracks widened by 56 mm at the front and 28 mm at the rear18‑inch wheels with 215/40 R18 tyresResponsiveness
An additional 31 mm rear anti‑roll bar, retaining the original 17 mm front bar, optimising balance and cornering behaviour despite the low centre of gravity created by the under‑floor batteryTraction
Mechanical limited‑slip differential integrated into the reduction gearbox, ensuring optimal power delivery even in low‑grip conditionsRide and comfort
Specific springs and exclusive dampers with hydraulic bump stops, a technology used by PEUGEOT Sport in WECSafety
355 mm front brake discs with fixed 4‑piston callipers, specially designed for optimal cooling and consistent braking performanceRed brake callipers bearing the PEUGEOT Sport mark of excellenceRear brakes are standard PEUGEOT E‑208 units: efficiency over showmanshipVersatility
ESP configured for everyday safety, with a Sport mode allowing greater driver freedom, particularly on trackIn Sport mode, regenerative braking is disabled so the driver can focus purely on performance Christophe Auriault, says: “The most important element of the chassis transformation lies in front/rear antiroll balance, especially with the addition of the rear anti‑roll bar. Our pilots from the PEUGEOT 9X8 tested the E‑208 GTi on circuit and their feedback was: ‘Don’t change a thing.’”
FRENCH CHARISMA AND ELEGANT SPORTINESS
To create the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi, PEUGEOT designers combined the natural elegance of the PEUGEOT E‑208 with the restrained sportiness of GTi DNA.
Michaël Trouvé, PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi Project Manager at PEUGEOT Design says: “ We wanted the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi to be immediately recognisable as a PEUGEOT GTi, with a design that speaks for itself. It had to be worthy of this iconic badge, while remaining modern. A key point was its sporty stance on the road, and we created strong visual cues that are powerful but not ostentatious – making the E‑208 GTi an extraordinary toy, equally at home in the city or on track.”
ALL THE CLASS OF THE PEUGEOT E‑208
A compact, dynamic silhouette
The refined yet dynamic styling of the PEUGEOT E‑208 provided an ideal base for the GTi, with its muscular shoulders, compact dimensions and short overhangs.
Iconic light signature
The PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi features the striking three‑claw lighting signature. At the front, the illuminated claws are integrated into the bumper and extended into the full LED headlamps using three independent optical modules. At the rear, three horizontal LED claws reinforce the car’s stance.
THE GTi DNA – PLUS MORE
A confident stance
As with all GTis for the past 40 years, the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi stands out through its lowered body and widened track.
The 18‑inch perforated wheels reference the iconic “holed” wheels of the PEUGEOT 205 GTi, while also improving brake cooling.
Specific yet discreet design details
Widened wheel arches accommodate the increased track, with flared lower sections emphasising sportiness without excess.
A front spoiler and a specific rear aerodynamic diffuser in glossy black integrate a new LED rear fog light for elegance and discretion.
Subtle red accents – the GTi signature
GTi red is present throughout – but always with restraint: grille, headlights, PEUGEOT front emblem, wheel arches, front brake callipers, “208 GTi” C‑pillar badges, rear spoiler, and throughout the interior.
Evocative exterior colours
Seven body colours are available, several referencing the PEUGEOT 205GTi:
Okénite WhiteElixir RedMiramar Blue (New colour)Perla Nera BlackArtense GreySelenium GreyAgueda Yellow AN IMMERSIVE INTERIOR DEDICATED TO DRIVING PLEASURE
The PEUGEOT i‑Cockpit® heightens the exceptional driving sensations of the PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi, creating a true GTi‑Cockpit.
Red and black set the tone
Red carpets, floor mats and seatbelts – as on the PEUGEOT 205 GTi – immediately create a sporty atmosphere. Red stitching is also featured on the dashboard, door panels and compact steering wheel.
Front seats pay tribute to the PEUGEOT 205 GTi 1.9, with a central red insert and red mesh detail evocative of the PEUGEOT 205 GTi 1.6.
Exclusive front seats: sporty and comfortable
Highly supportive yet comfortable for daily use, with integrated headrests, they allow driver and car to feel truly connected.
Specific steering wheel and steering calibration
Compact steering wheel with perforated leather, with Alcantara® top and bottom, and a red “208 GTi” emblem.Steering calibrated for a more direct, dynamic response Immersive visual and sound interface
Red‑themed digital displays as standardGTi‑specific performance pagesRed ambient lighting (seven additional colours available)Selectable sound ambience linked to motor speed, easily activated or deactivated QUALITY, SERVICE AND LOYALTY: A PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi DESIGNED TO LAST
The GTi badge has always stood for excellence in performance, equipment and build quality. The PEUGEOT E‑208 GTi continues that legacy showcasing sustainable yet performant, electric driving pleasure. A car that can be driven daily and put to the test, when required, as the GTi philosophy requires.
Alcantara steering wheel and centre console insertsHigh‑quality seat fabricsThick, GTi‑specific floor mats A COMPLETE ELECTRIC ECOSYSTEM
Fast, simple charging
4h40 on a 7.4 kW Wallbox20–80% in under 30 minutes on a 100 kW DC chargerAC 80% charge limit function for everyday use Everyday‑enhancing services
Connected route planner optimising range and chargingV2L (Vehicle‑to‑Load) to power external devicesMyPEUGEOT® app: remote pre‑conditioning, charging schedules, navigation planning PEUGEOT ELECTRIC PROMISE
As with all 100% electric PEUGEOT models, the PEUGEOET E‑208 GTi benefits from:
Up to 8‑year / 160,000 km vehicle warranty via PEUGEOT Care – the best coverage in EuropeUp to 8‑year / 160,000 km battery warrantyFree2Move Charge Pass, giving access to nearly one million charging points across Europe
