Peugeot showcases future EVs at Milan Design Week

A selection of new Peugeot electric models will be displayed at Milan Design Week, including the 372-mile range e-LEGEND CONCEPT which was first launched at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

The display of EVs will be set against a back drop of a five metre tall electrified Lion sculpture, which was created to mark the 160th anniversary of the PEUGEOT emblem in 2018, and now stands as a showcase for the styling cues of the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) range.

The design of the Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept was inspired by the retro Peugoet 504 coupé. It taps into the brand’s sporting heritage while presenting a sleek and stylish vision of the future of electric vehicles.

Powered by a 100% electric powertrain, with 100 kWh batteries providing 800 Nm torque and 340 Kw power, allowing a range of up to 372 miles, the PEUGEOT e-LEGEND Concept is capable of reaching 0-62 mph in less than 4s and a maximum speed of 136 mph.

The Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept will feature the Peugeot i-Cockpit®, AI technology voice activated personal assistant through SOUNDHOUND Inc.® and premium FOCAL® Sound system.

Joining the Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept will be the all-new Peugeot 208 and e-208, the first model from PEUGEOT’s new generation of fully electric vehicles. The all-new PEUGEOT e-208 comes with a 100kW electric motor and 50kWh battery, producing a range of up to 211 miles according to WLTP procedures.

Following the design of the energised Peugoet lion, the electric variant of the all-new Peugeot 208 comes with a dichroic emblem which changes colour when viewed from different angles and a body-coloured chequered front grille. The exterior builds on the model’s sporty nature, with body-coloured chequered front grille and full LED three-claw headlight signature on front and rear (depending on spec).

The all-new PEUGEOT e-208 and 208 provide motorists with the latest intelligent driver aids and ‘jump in’ next generation technology including the new PEUGEOT 3D i-Cockpit® and a 7 or 10” capacitive colour touchscreen.

Managing Director of PEUGEOT UK, Dave Peel, said: “At PEUGEOT we are constantly working to provide models which offer the latest design and style cues. Being part of Milan Design Week allows our team to show off the work they have done to create some really striking designs, and how the PEUGEOT brand is developing vehicles which are in line with the interests of drivers wanting to stay stylish on the roads in 2019.

“The electrification of our all-new PEUGEOT 208 model and the range of technology and intelligent driver assistance aids that the cars come with showcases the work we are doing to offer a fully immersive driving experience to our customers, while the striking style of models like the PEUGEOT e-LEGEND Concept is a great example of how our designers are constantly working to deliver eye-catching cars.”