Peugeot’s new electric compact is coming. It will be one of the great novelties of the French firm for 2023, a very important model, which will be offered both with five doors and in the most practical body variant. But a leak has uncovered the most interesting data of its specifications.
One of the most interesting leaks as soon as the new year starts is that of the Peugeot e-308. The new generation of the Leon brand’s compact will have an electric version that was confirmed in the presentation of the new 308. Now, we know that the French manufacturer will offer this zero-emission model, both with the five-door bodywork and the more Peugeot 308 SW practice.
But it is not only this detail that has been known, but all the technical specifications of both models, with which Peugeot will try to stand up to the Volkswagen ID.3, especially and among other models. The firm works in absolute secrecy, since it has let us see not a single spy photo of this sustainable mobility option, and we fear that it will hardly be discovered. What we do know is that the aesthetic essence will remain, but the electric character of the new e-308 will be reflected in a special and distinctive personality compared to the combustion model and the plug-in hybrid version.
Unveiled the interesting details of the Peugeot e-308
Peugeot stylists will seriously work on the most compromised areas, especially in the frontal area, where the grille will feature a specific design to improve aerodynamics. In addition, the bumpers will be lower, as will the side skirts and the rims will be the subject of special optimization to reduce air resistance as much as possible. Where There will be no surprises, it will be inside, as it will not only keep the dashboard design intactInstead, only the touchscreens will have 3D graphics adapted to the propulsion system.
But what is really interesting lies in the technical section of the Peugeot e-308. Linda Jackson, executive director of the Stellantis group brand, has been the one who has communicated the technical specifications of the new electric compact during a special event in which she has presented the 308 as one of the seven finalists candidates for the title of the Car of the Year 2022 in Europe. The president has revealed the virtues of the new 308, but has also zero emission option technical setup revealed.
The e-308 will enter in production in July 2023, so its global production will take place a few months before, at the end of the first trimester. Saloon and station wagon will have a front electric motor, with a maximum power of 115 kW -equivalent to 156 CV- and that it will be powered by a powerful lithium-ion battery with a gross capacity of 54 kWh, and 50 kWh net. A figure that will provide you with energy to a maximum autonomy of 400 kilometers.
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According to Peugeot, the 400 Volt propulsion battery can be recharge to 80% in just under 30 minutes connected to a fast point. A very interesting option for those who do an average of 70 kilometers per day, and in which the French house has paid special attention. According to the leaked report, Peugeot’s internal estimates point to sales especially aimed at fleet customers, assuming 20% of the model’s annual orders.