Peugeot E-T16 concept revives Group B rally spirit in electric form
By Anthony Sharkey, Chief Operating Officer, New Reg Limited
Peugeot has revealed the electric E-T16 concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, honouring the 205 T16's Group B rally legacy while hinting at the next generation of its electric 208.
Peugeot has unveiled the E-T16 concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, a boldly styled electric show car that pays direct tribute to the 205 T16, the Group B rally car with which the French marque claimed World Rally Championship success in the 1980s.
The concept takes clear visual cues from that motorsport heritage, featuring an oversized rear wing and an aggressive stance that leaves little doubt about the car it is meant to celebrate. According to multiple reports, the connection to the original 205 T16 is the central idea behind the design, rather than a loose styling exercise.
Beyond the rally-car theatrics, the E-T16 is understood to carry significance for Peugeot's near-term production plans. Multiple reports suggest that underneath the dramatic bodywork lies an indication of the direction the next electric 208 will take, making the concept of interest not only to enthusiasts of the brand's competition history but also to anyone following the development of Peugeot's small electric car range.
The reveal at the 2026 Paris Motor Show places the E-T16 among the most talked-about concepts of that event, bridging a celebrated moment from Peugeot's past with what the company appears to be planning for its electric future.