Each vehicle has three driving modes – Eco, Normal or Sport – whilst “Brake” mode allows drivers to gain more miles when the accelerator pedal is released to optimise energy recovery. With an on-board three-phase 11 kW charger provided with the car as standard, drivers can also benefit from 100kW rapid charging, which will power the battery from 20-80% in less than 25 minutes.

Inside,thenew PEUGEOT e-308 and e-308 SW offer the latest generation of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with heated steering wheel, digital head-up display, which can be customised and configured and central 10-inch touch screen.

Available in Allure and GT trim levels, the new PEUGEOT e-308 and e-308 SW has a longer front bonnet and PEUGEOT’s new badge in the centre of the grille. The fang-shaped light signature frames the Matrix LED headlamps (GT versions), perfectly integrating the 308 and 308 SW into the PEUGEOT family, along with the three-claw LED lights at the rear.

The introduction of the new PEUGEOT e-308 and e-308 SW are the latest development in the brand’s aim to offer every vehicle in its line-up with an electrified variant by 2025. The new models will be available in the UK from the second half of 2023.

For more information on PEUGEOT’s electric range, visit the following www.peugeot.co.uk

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PEUGEOT’s electrification is accelerating in 2022 with the new 408, which is set to strengthen the brand’s Plug-in Hybrid offering, also reinforced by the recently launched new 308. In 2022, more than 70% of the PEUGEOT range sold worldwide is electrified. In Europe, the brand’s electrified models represent one passenger car out of four in H1/2022, up from one out of every six in 2021.

By 2025, 100% of PEUGEOT model line-up will offer an electrified variant. This will require a substantial uplift in the number of batteries being produced. PEUGEOT estimates it will assemble up to 10,000 batteries a month for its car range by next year, and as many as 7,000 batteries a month for its LCV range.

It takes roughly 60 minutes for the technicians to assemble each 50kWh battery unit. 90 minutes are necessary for the larger 75kWh units. The team subjects each battery to a series of critical tests, allowing each unit to be guaranteed with an eight-year / 100,000 miles warranty policy for 70% of its charge capacity.

The testing process is mandatory to sign off the batteries for the assembly:

• The first test simulates operation of the battery in a vehicle to validate reliability
• A performance test stimulates the battery at full rate
• The last test is a sealing test. The battery unit is pressurised by gas to check for leaks by monitoring pressure loss. A proper seal will prevent water or dirt from getting inside the battery cells and compromising its lifecycle or performance.

Operators work in the dedicated battery assembly workshops of five plants of the Stellantis Group: Vigo & Saragossa (Spain), Trnava (Slovakia), Sochaux & Mulhouse (France) and Hordain (France). Both electric and conventional combustion engine vehicles are assembled on the same line.

The technicians who test and assemble the PEUGEOT vehicles’ batteries come from Stellantis’ factories. They are selected on the basis of their electrification skills and are given month-long specialist training.

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The e-Partner, e-Expert and e-Boxer form a complete line-up of electric vans to suit a wide section of customer needs. No compromise in practicality is made compared with the diesel versions, whilst offering all the advantages of the electric powertrain: lower running costs, ease of driving, immediate throttle response, high torque and the absence of noise, vibrations, odours and tailpipe emissions.

PEUGEOT’s passenger car range will be joined by the new 308 and new 308 SW later this year.

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