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firefly vs Peugeot e-208
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Peugeot e-208 leads on value for money.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Peugeot e-208 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValuePeugeot
firefly
0
Peugeot
6.3
Motorway Rangefirefly
firefly
4.9
Peugeot
3.6
Familyfirefly
firefly
7.6
Peugeot
5.8
Chargingfirefly
firefly
6.6
Peugeot
4.6
Cost Per Milefirefly
firefly
9.4
Peugeot
5
City Drivingfirefly
firefly
9.2
Peugeot
8.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £25,065 |
| Official range | 205 miles | 226 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 348 L (better) | 309 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 8.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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firefly
Peugeot e-208
Length
firefly4,003mm-52mm
Peugeot e-2084,055mm
Width
firefly1,781mm
Peugeot e-2081,765mm-16mm
Height
firefly1,557mm
Peugeot e-2081,430mm-127mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,055 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm | 1,765 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare | 635 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L (better) | 309 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L (better) | 1119 L |
| Frunk | 65 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Peugeot e-208
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  Peugeot e-208 Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.05m+52mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.76m-16mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.96m |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.43m-127mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.54m-75mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L (better) | 309L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L (better) | 1119L |
| Frunk | 65L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | 1,455kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh | 50kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi | 226 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £25,065 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £23,565 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles | 226 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles (better) | 155 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 154 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh | 46 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Power | 105 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
firefly
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Peugeot e-208
Allure 50 kWh 136
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-208 Allure 50 kWh 136
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users56%
Safety Assist71%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Peugeot e-208Allure 50 kWh 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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firefly
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Peugeot e-208
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firefly
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Peugeot e-208
- £15,6952024Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and Peugeot e-208 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 155 miles for the Peugeot e-208 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The firefly firefly goes roughly 16 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the Peugeot e-208?
The two are within 16 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 635 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-208 and about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly. The firefly firefly also turns in a 1.0 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the firefly firefly or the Peugeot e-208?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the firefly firefly and 84% for the Peugeot e-208. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .