PEUGEOT REVEAL ELECTRIFIED VERSIONS OF THE 308

Peugeot’s recent reveals, the e-308 saloon and e-308 SW estate, make the 308 the first
vehicle from the Stellantis group available in the standard combustion engine, hybrid, and
fully electric forms.

The star of the show is the 308’s new fully electric engine, capable of outputting 115kW
(156bhp) and 260Nm of torque. Peugeot says that the 54-kWh high-voltage battery has a
new chemical composition, featuring 80% Nickel, 10% Manganese and 10% Cobalt.
Operating at 400 volts, this is said to facilitate a range of over 400km (WLTP).

Peugeot has also made a conscious effort to ensure that the 308s are as efficient as
possible. Thanks to the EMP2 platform’s weight optimisation, the use of class A tyres and
optimisation of the vehicle’s front end, Peugeot’s latest releases reportedly produce
average energy consumption figures as low as 12.7kWh per 100km.

Drivers can also further optimise energy efficiency by selecting between three different
driving modes, ECO, NORMAL and SPORT, with Peugeot even offering a fourth BRAKE mode
which increases deceleration when the accelerator pedal is released to optimise energy
recovery.

s standard, all vehicles will come with an 11kW-rated onboard three-phase charger. From a
100kW public charging point, Peugeot claims the vehicle will charge from 20% to 80% in less
than 25 minutes.

With the new electric 308 and the standard 308 sharing many similar exterior design
features, it’s clear that the focus for Peugeot with this release was simply electrifying an
established segment of their portfolio. The vehicle sees the brand’s recently refreshed crest
proudly fixed to the centre of the grille, alongside a pair of fang-shaped light signatures. 18-
inch aluminium wheels are one of only a few new external features that have been
developed specifically for the new 308s.

Inside, the parallels with the e-308’s ICE counterpart continue, with this newest release
featuring the same central 10-inch touchscreen and a compact heated steering wheel that
we’ve seen with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit. Peugeot also offers customers the MyPeugeot
smartphone application. The app provides a selection of useful features, including the ability
to schedule remote charging and launch thermal pre-conditioning remotely.

You’ll be able to purchase both new electric vehicles in 2023, though Peugeot is yet to
confirm how much each will cost.

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