Overview
Peugeot is part of the Netherlands based Stellantis N.V., which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Italian/ American) and Groupe PSA (French). You may not be familiar with these names, but the automotive brands in the combined portfolio would be well known to most consumers. These include: Maserati, Opel, Vauxhall, Jeep, FIAT, Alfa Romeo etc.
Peugeot was founded in 1810 in Eastern France (Sochaux). The company was founded by Jean-Frédéric and Jean-Pierre II Peugeot. The company continues to be based at Sochaux. The first Peugeot vehicle was manufactured in 1889. It was a three-wheeled steam-powered car. The vehicle was shown at the World Fair in Paris the same year. Since then, Peugeot has achieved an enviable track record of success. The company has won many awards for its passenger cars, to include, six European Car of the Year awards. A notable success was the best-selling Peugeot supermini launched in 1983. The company has also achieved a rich heritage in motor racing.
The company currently has the following battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs):
- All-electric Peugeot e-208
- All-electric Peugeot e-2008
- All-electric Peugeot e-308
- All-electric Peugeot e-308 SW
- All-electric Peugeot e-3008
- All-electric Peugeot e-408
- All-electric Peugeot e-5008
- All-electric Peugeot Rifter
- All-electric Peugeot Traveller
- Peugeot 308 Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 308 SW Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 3008 Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 408 Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 5008 Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 508 Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 508 SW Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 508 PSE Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot 508 SW PSE Plug-in Hybrid
- Peugeot Hypercar 9X8 Plug-in Hybrid
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The All-Electric Peugeot e-308 SW Estate
Despite all the excellent progress made by the global EV sector, the availability and choice of pure electric estate (station wagon) cars, though improved, still remains limited. In particular, there remains a dearth of availability of affordable all-electric family estate cars.
In the recent past we have seen automotive manufacturers put more effort in the development and launch of estate battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Some of the available zero-tailpipe emission electric estate cars include the: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, Audi A6 Avant e-tron, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, BMW i5 Touring and the MG5 EV. And yes, an estate car and station wagon are the same body type!
There is of course the option for plug-in hybrid electric estate cars. In fact, Peugeot offers two estate PHEVs: the Peugeot 308 SW plug-in hybrid and the Peugeot 508 SW plug-in hybrid. We recommend choosing a pure electric estate car instead of a plug-in hybrid estate, given the significant improvement in real-world electric range for all-electric cars, and the lower cost of driving only electric!
The Peugeot e-308 SW is available in only one EV battery size: 54 kWh (Lithium-ion), with a claimed e-range up to 254 miles (WLTP). Adjusting for real-world driving conditions, expect an electric range up to 215 miles on a single-charge. In comparison, the all-electric MG5 EV estate has a 61.1 kWh onboard EV battery with a claimed 250 miles. In any case, the family Peugeot e-308 SW offer a practical real-world electric range, for both, urban and motorway driving.
The Peugeot e-308 SW electric estate has a 11 kW AC (three-phase) onboard charger as standard. As most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply, EV charging will be limited to 7.4 kW AC. The BEV can be charged 0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins via a dedicated single-phase smart EV charger. Using a domestic 3-PIN socket to charge the EV will take 14 hrs 40 mins. Three-phase EV charging will take 5 hrs 46 mins for a full charge.
We at e-zoomed encourage using a dedicated smart solar compatible EV charger for home charging. e-zoomed offers a wide range of high quality residential EV chargers (supply and installation). The e-308 SW BEV offers up to 100 kW DC charging capability. The EV can be charged 20%-80% in 30 mins. Peugeot offers as standard a 8 years or 100,000 miles EV battery warranty up to 70% of original capacity. Though this is now the industry standard, some automotive manufacturers offer even a longer EV battery warranty period.
We at e-zoomed encourage EV owners to install on-site (home or business) solar PV and battery storage. It is a fantastic way to leverage the potential for lower cost of ownership of an electric car, and also achieve ‘well-to-wheel’ zero-tailpipe emissions. We at e-zoomed offer a number of fantastic solar PV and battery storage bundle offers!
The Peugeot 308 is currently in the third-generation. The estate version of this popular hatchback was introduced in 2021, with the e-308 pure electric variant introduced in 2022. The Peugeot e-308 SW also uses the EMP2 V3 multi-energy platform (evolution 3 of EMP2 platform).
The Peugeot e-308 SW is 4.63m long and 1.47m tall (1.85m wide). In comparison, the MG5 EV is 4.60m long and 1.54m tall. The Peugeot e-308 SW does not have a frunk and offers a 548 L boot (up to 1,574 L with rear seats folded down). It is not surprising that the e-308 SW does not offer a frunk, given that the EV has not been developed on an EV dedicated platform. A frunk is perfect for storing the EV charging cable! The MG5 EV has a 479 L boot.
The exterior styling of the Peugeot e-308 SW is a good balance between a futuristic and traditional design language. The conventional petrol-powered 308 SW looks the same, except for a few tweaks (the ‘E’ badge signifies the all-electric version)! It is also the first vehicle to sport the new Peugeot badge.
The Peugeot e-308 SW has yet to be awarded the Euro NCAP Safety Rating. The EV offers the following safety features, as standard: intelligent speed adaption, cruise control and speed limiter, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, speed limit recognition, active safety brake, driver attention warning, acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) and more. In terms of technology, the EV incorporates the Peugeot i-Cockpit and 10″ head-up digital instrument panel, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
The interior quality of the cabin reflects the premium price! The EV offers adequate headroom and legroom for adults seated in the rear. Not as comfortable for the passenger seated in the centre, given the floor is not flat, as is the case for pure electric cars built on a dedicated EV platform! The EV offers up to 34L interior storage.
The front-wheel drive (FWD-single-motor powertrain) Peugeot e-308 SW can achieve 0-62 mph in 9.9 seconds (maximum power: 156 HP/ torque: 270 Nm). The top speed of the electric car is 106 mph. In comparison, the front-wheel drive (FWD) MG5 EV can achieve 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. The rear view visibility of the Peugeot e-308 SW is limited.
The Peugeot e-308 SW BEV has three driving modes: Sport, Normal and Eco. The EV also incorporates two levels of regenerative braking: moderate and increased (B-Mode). For maximum range best to use the Eco and B-mode. The BEV has a 15.1 (kWh/100km) electric energy consumption. Though the EV offers a heat pump, it is an optional extra. We recommend choosing this option, to further enhance the efficiency of the vehicle.
Is the Peugeot e-308 SW a good car? We believe the electric estate car has much to offer. However, the higher pricing makes the BEV less attractive compared to the MG5 EV. Prices for the Peugeot e-308 SW start from £38,005. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. The Peugeot e-308 SW electric can be leased via e-zoomed at fantastic prices (to include salary sacrifice offers). Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Practical real-world electric range | Not as affordable as the MG5 EV |
| Premium & stylish interior cabin and exterior styling | Heat pump is not standard |
| 11 kW AC onboard charger as standard | Not developed on a dedicated EV platform |
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The All-Electric Peugeot e-308 SW Estate (credit: Peugeot)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Estate |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| £ Variants (2 Options) |
|---|
| Peugeot e-308 SW Allure (from £38,005) |
| Peugeot e-308 SW GT (from £40,255) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 54 kWh |
| Charging: | 100 kW DC rapid charging standard (20%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 5 hrs 46 mins)/ 7.4 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% of original capacity) |
| £ Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1475 |
| Width (mm): | 1850 |
| Length (mm): | 4635 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2735 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 10.5 |
| Boot Space (L): | 548 (up to 1,574 L with rear seats folded down) |
| Frunk (L): | N/A |
| Peugeot e-308 SW | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 54 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 254 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 15.1 |
| Charging: | 100 kW DC rapid charging standard (20%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 5 hrs 46 mins)/ 7.4 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 106 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 115 |
| Max Power (HP): | 156 |
| Torque (Nm): | 270 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,716 |
| Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg): | N/A |
| Colours: | 6 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
| Insurance: | 24E/25E |
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