The new Peugeot iOn model will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show at the end of this month, and in the pics you can see its final look. The model, one of the sister models to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, will go on sale across European markets in the next few months, and will be offered in France in a kind of leasing arrangement.

The Peugeot iOn is equipped with an 88 cell lithium ion battery which powers an electric motor capable of achieving 64 hp and 180 Nm of torque. We won’t bother you with acceleration statistics, but the iOn has a range of 150 km and can get to a top speed of 130 km/hr.

The range seems almost too good to be true, considering the general daily kilometre run required of anyone completing city driving. Peugeot also declares that with a 220 V outlet, the iOn can recharge in six hours, while with a 380 V connection you can get 50 percent recharge in 15 min, or 80 percent in half an hour.

Peugeot’s not doing its iOn model on the cheap, as it will be available with alloy wheels, fog lights, remote control central locking, onboard computer and CD MP3, Bluetooth and USB capability. Options include the ‘freddo’ kit with driver’s seat heating and rearview mirror defrosting and the ‘company’ kit version throws in a navigator.

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