Peugeot iOn

With the iOn, Peugeot intends to remain a major global player in the electric vehicle industry.  The good peformance of the iOn, is said to be achieved through lithium-ion batteries, the preferred battery technology in the electric car industry at the moment.  However, on performance stats the iOn promises to offer more than any comparable electric vehicle currently on the UK market (better charge time, range and top speed).

Our only complaint is it doesn't look great on storage space which may effect it usability as a fleet car.  We will also be keen to see what the actual cost to the UK consumer will be.  

The iOn is being developed in cooperation with the Mitsubishi Motor Corporation and the marketing spiel states it is aimed at both fleet customers (local authorities, large companies etc) as well as the individual retail market.  It looks a little like a big brother to the currently available Citreon e'vie.   Potentially the closest competitor will be the Think Ox which is a 5 seater and has more storage space, although this is not due for release in the UK until 2011.

The stats:

• The iOn has a range of about 80m / 130km
• Its lithium-ion batteries take six hours for a full recharge with an 80% charge possible in just half an hour.
• The iOn is a four-seater with a top speed around 80mph (130km/h)
• To compare these stats to other currently available UK electric vehicles have a look at our handy comparison table.

As soon as we have more information on specification, price and likely release date in the UK we'll let you know.  At the moment Peugeot are aiming for the end of 2010.

Peugeot iOn - Top Trumps Stats

Manufacturer: Peugeot
Availability: 2010
Top Speed: 80
Acceleration: 0-62mph (0-100km/hr) in 15 secs
Range (max): 80
Max Charge Time:
Price: