2 weeks Ago By William Stopford
is bringing just over a dozen electric hatchbacks to Australia, priced at , but it's far from a typical launch. or signup to continue reading The 14 examples of the small electric hatch are coming here as part of a 'Peugeot Preview Program', which the French brand is calling "an exclusive customer evaluation program". Over the first 12 months of their ownership experience, E-308 buyers will be asked to share their feedback with Peugeot Australia.
. Offered exclusively at first to customers who registered their interest in buying an E-308, on Friday, 8 November the opportunity will be extended to all Australian consumers. The company has declined to confirm a date for a more traditional market launch for the E-308.
The electric hatch – which Peugeot is calling a model year 2024 vehicle – will be available for test drives at the Sydney International Electric Vehicle Show this weekend. Peugeot on its EV plans in September, coinciding with its axing of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). "Although we're not in a position to comment specifically on individual vehicles, the 100 per cent electric range is set to expand from 2025," said a spokesperson for Peugeot Australia in September.
That leaves no official timing or confirmation on a raft of EVs Peugeot had previously stated or indicated were coming here, including the , , , and updated . The company is rolling out a new mild-hybrid powertrain across much of its range during 2025. The E-308 will take approximately five hours to charge from 0 to 100 per cent using a three-phase 16A wallbox, or 30 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 per cent using a 100kW DC charger.
Peugeot Australia is offering the E-308 with three-, four- or five-year pre-paid service plans, priced at $700, $1000 and $1220, respectively. Below is how much servicing costs if you pay as you go: The Peugeot E-308 doesn't yet have a safety rating from ANCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: There's just one trim level of the E-308 on offer.
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