New electrical Peugeot e-308 launched with a 248-mile vary

• Distinctive 18-inch alloy wheels
• Vary of as much as 248 miles
• Due on sale subsequent yr

The Peugeot 308 is about to achieve a totally electrical variant subsequent yr. Dubbed the Peugeot e-308, this new mannequin boasts a variety of practically 250 miles and can be part of the French marque’s rising lineup of EVs which embrace the smaller e-208 and e-2008 SUV.

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Pricing for the brand new Peugeot e-208 is but to be introduced, however we count on the brand new automobile to start out from round £34,000 when it goes on sale subsequent yr – SW property fashions will doubtless price round £1,000 extra. Whereas that is roughly £9,000 greater than an entry-level petrol 308 mannequin, patrons ought to be capable to offset this value hike with decrease operating prices. The e-308 will be part of a quickly growing electrical household automobile phase, with sturdy rivals such because the Volkswagen ID.3 and the MG4, even when the Peugeot is more likely to be way more costly than the MG.

Beneath the steel, the Peugeot e-308 will sit on mum or dad firm Stellantis’ EMP2 platform, which can also be set to underpin a future electrical variant of the Vauxhall Astra. The e-308 will get a brand new 54kWh battery which Peugeot claims will present a variety of as much as 248 miles on a single cost.

Mated to the brand new battery is a single, front-mounted electrical motor with 156bhp. Whereas efficiency figures are but to be introduced, we count on the e-308 to get from 0-62mph in round 9 seconds – though it could really feel very fast off-the-line due to the moment torque from the electrical motor.

The Peugeot e-308’s most charging velocity is aggressive, too; plug the automobile right into a appropriate 100kW public charger and the e-308 will prime up from 20-80% cost in lower than 25 minutes. 

As you may see, there’s little or no to differentiate the e-308 from some other 308 visually. Essentially the most noticeable change for this new electrical mannequin is the model-specific set of 18-inch alloy wheels; these incorporate aerodynamic trim items with a view to maximise effectivity. In fact, there’s additionally a smattering of ‘e-308’ badges, so passers-by received’t mistake the zero-emissions Peugeot for petrol-powered fashions.

On the within, the e-308 will get Peugeot’s trademark i-Cockpit which includes a 10-inch touchscreen in addition to a digital instrument cluster. Whereas it will retain the entire capabilities you’d count on corresponding to sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, the electrical 308’s infotainment may also have specialised shows to indicate effectivity and vary figures.

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