Peugeot e-308 electric hatchback and estate revealed

The new electric Peugeot 308 has been unveiled, ahead of its launch in mid-2023. Called the Peugeot e-308, it offers a brand-new electric powertrain with 156bhp. Prices aren’t available yet, but we do know that it’ll be limited to mid-spec Allure and high-spec GT trim levels. Buyers can also choose either the hatchback or estate bodystyles.

As with the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008, styling changes for the e-308 are hardly noticeable compared to a 308 with an engine. There’s an italicised E emblem next to the 308 badge – which is a different design to Peugeot’s other EVs – while a set of exclusive 18-inch aluminium wheels will be fitted to all e-308s.

The hatchback will rival cars like the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, Renault Megane E-TECH Electric and MG4 EV. We’d expect prices to be closer to the VW and Renault than the MG, though. The estate version will be a direct rival to the MG 5 SW EV, currently the only mainstream zero-emissions estate car on the market.

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It'll sit on the same EMP2 mechanical platform as many existing cars from Peugeot and other Stellantis Group brands, but the motor and battery will be upgraded from the standard 134bhp/50kWh combination seen in electric models launched on this platform to date, to 156bhp and 54kWh respectively. That results in a range of up to 248 miles on a full charge, depending on spec, while 100kW rapid charging speeds are enough for a 20-80% top up in 25 minutes.

It's expected that most of these details will also apply to the e-308's sister model, the Vauxhall Astra-e, although there has been no official confirmation of this yet. The e-308 will join the existing e-208, e-2008, e-Rifter and e-Traveller in the Peugeot electric passenger-car range.