Peugeot’s e-208 now does 268 miles of range and gets bidirectional charging

Nope, not quite the GTI-coated news many are hoping for, but Peugeot has issued the 208 supermini with a few minor upgrades across the lineup. At least it's something.

For starters, the e-208’s largest battery option, a 48.1kWh pack, now delivers an extra 14 miles of range to a new WLTP total of 268 miles. That’s connected to an unchanged 156bhp electric motor.

Its onboard cable - 7kW as standard or 11kW optional - has also been recast to offer bidirectional charging. It means vehicle-to-load technology for the first time in the e-208, allowing a pulse of up to 3kW to power external devices.

The 208 hybrid also benefits from a slight power boost, with its 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder now offered in two increased outputs: 110 or 145bhp. That’s a jump of around 10bhp from before.

Peugeot has used the refresh to introduce a new range-topping trim across the board too, dubbed ‘GT Premium’. It’ll add wireless phone charging, Alcantara upholstery with green stitching and heated massage front seats.

These build on the existing features, include multicolour ambient lighting, a 10in infotainment screen and a competitively-sized boot that stows up to 311 litres of goods.

Pricing for the GT premium grade starts at £28,295 for the hybrid, before jumping to £34,000 for the electric sibling. Remember when superminis were cheap?