Peugeot, which is a historical official partner of Roland Garros for the thirty-eighth consecutive year, has made world news in this edition by employing a fleet of 162 cars made up of two-thirds of plug-in hybrid vehicles and the remaining third of purely electric vehicles.
This range has made the lion brand have made the French Internationals the first event in the world associated with fully electrified mobility, thereby contributing to the common goal of energy transition.
If in the 2019 edition, at the facilities of the French Federation, the GT version of the e-208 was news, a model with which Peugeot continued a history of electric cars that began with the investigation of its VLV during World War II; In June 2021, the French brand’s commitment has been resounding, when it comes to transporting players and VIPs around Paris and, especially, in the green surroundings of the Puerta de Auteuil.
This year, the fleet had an exceptionally low carbon footprint, as the average carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle was only 22.7 g / km; that is, 7.5 times less than in 2019. The manufacturer announces that 70% of the vehicles in its range will already be electrified by the end of this year, reaching one hundred percent in 2025.
Peugeot has also used the Roland Garros window display to display its newly modified big cat logo and its splendid 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered in station wagon version.
Models such as the powerful and spectacular 508 Sport Engineered, the 508 Hybrid, the 3008 GT Hybrid 225 e-EAT8, the generous e-Traveler, the e-Expert van and, of course, the e -2008.
Behind this five-acronym name is the first 100% electric sport utility manufactured by the brand in its center in Vigo.
The e-2008 that has served in Paris is a trend-setting B-segment SUV, as it is an electric vehicle that maintains the design and interior space, performance and technological equipment of its thermal propulsion brothers.
It is driven by a 100 kW (136 horsepower) engine, with 260 Newton meter torque at all speeds, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in just 8.1 seconds; whose 50 kWh battery guarantees a range of up to 310 kilometers and zero CO2 emissions.
Its incisive bodywork stretches to 4.6 meters in length, with a generous 2.6 meter wheelbase, which provides interior comfort for all occupants and a more than acceptable boot.
The e-2008 is equipped with the latest generation of the Peugeot i-Cockpit 3D, an advanced driver assistance system associated with a 10-inch touch screen (as an option), which uses Drive Assist Plus, combining assistance with driving. Lane keeping in association with Lane Positioning Assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop & go function.
It also includes the latest generation automatic emergency braking system, which is capable of detecting cyclists and pedestrians, either day or night, in a range that goes from 5 to 140 km / h.
The versions of the range are between 35,150 euros (Active) of the access one and 44,400 euros (GT Pack with all the options) of the most equipped.
Now, in addition, the Peugeot e-2008 benefits from having the option of an 11 kW three-phase on-board charger, which allows battery recharging by spending 30% less time (in 5 hours) than with the standard one. Compatible wall charger that can be installed at home or at work.
