It was an anticipated announcement, but Peugeot made it official this morning, The 308 will be available in a 100% electric version from 2023. The announcement, which appeared only a year after the presentation of the hybrid battery technology 308. In this way, the French manufacturer confirms its desire to quickly gain a foothold in the electric car market. AND new electric motor which also applies to the 308 SW, which thus becomes the first electric station wagon to be sold in Europe.

Peugeot e-308, completely new electric motorization

Thus, Peugeot presents a completely new electric motor. Peugeot e-308 and e-308 SW will be equipped with a battery consisting of nickel, manganese and cobalt. The new chemical composition should increase the density of electrical energy. This battery 400 volts will have a power of 54 kWh. Power that may seem a little low compared to other cars in the segment, but Peugeot claims low power consumption only 12.7 kWh per 100 kilometers. Or one of the lowest on the market.

The electric motor located on the front axle of the car is being developed 115 kW (156 hp) and 260 Nm of torque. All for declared autonomy 400 kilometers according to WLTP standards. Autonomy, which will therefore be slightly lower in practice. And which can be optimized thanks to the mode ” Brake“, which is now present on many electric vehicles, which will allow you to recover electrical energy during deceleration.

As for recharging, Peugeot offers a three-phase charger as standard with a The power is 11 kW. Fast charging will be limited to 100kW, so 11kW on AC. It will be possible at the fast terminal charge e-308 in 25 min (from 20% to 80%).

Always more technology

Peugeot has also brought some new features to its electric version of the 308. new rims 18″, designed specifically for the electric version. Electric models will have the e-308 mark on the back.

Peugeot e-308 and e-308 SW are also equipped with completely new technologies. Thus we find the whole adaptive cruise control of the latest generation, blind spot monitoring and traffic alerts. technologies i-Cockpit do not change e-308 will still be equipped with a 3D display, a 10-inch central screen and the latest generation of connectivity with Advanced i-Connect technology.

Pricing is still unknown, but Peugeot says the e-308 will be available to order online with free home delivery. First time for the brand. The brand will announce it soon opening date some orders