2023 Peugeot e-308 EV debuts in Europe with two body styles

KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot has pulled the wraps off the electric counterpart of the ICE-powered 308 in two body styles - hatchback and SW estate, dubbed as the Peugeot e-308. While the EV trims look much similar to the gas models, it promises the benefits like zero exhaust-pipe emissions and relatively less running costs. 

Let’s check out what exactly the 2023 Peugeot e-308 EV brings to the table - 

Both versions of the 2023 Peugeot e-308 EV come packed with a 54-kWh lithium-ion battery pack using a nickel manganese cobalt mix. It is tied with a front-mounted motor generating maximum power of 156 hp and a peak torque of 260 Nm. The available driving modes are Eco, Normal, Sport along with a ‘Brake’ button which increases the intensity of the brake regeneration system enabling it to return more energy to the battery.

The electric Peugeot 308 can run for 400 kilometres (on the WLTP cycle) on a single charge. With the help of a 100-kW charger, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80% in less than 25 minutes. The onboard three-phase charger also enables the battery charging via the right type of 11kW home charger. 

The claimed energy consumption of the EV is just 12.7-kWh per 100 km. Peugeot says the impressive efficiency is the result of an aerodynamically improved front end and underbody, the lightweight EMP2 chassis, and the incredibly low rolling resistance tyres paired with a new set of 18-inch wheels. 

Inside the cabin, the all-new 2023 Peugeot e-308 EV features a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-inch customised driver display, wireless phone charging, and several other hi-tech goodies.

Parts of the advanced-driver assistance kit are adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, surround-view camera, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitoring, lane keep assist, and auto high-beam.

The new Peugeot e-308 electric hatchback and station wagon will hit European showrooms next year. No information as to when it will come to ASEAN markets is available at the moment.

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