PEUGEOT COMPLETES ITS RANGE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH THE NEW PEUGEOT E-408: UNEXPECTED FROM EVERY ANGLE, 100% ELECTRIC

Peugeot expands its electric vehicle range with the introduction of an all-electric version of the PEUGEOT 408, following the release of the plug-in hybrid model in 2022.

The new PEUGEOT E-408 combines the striking appeal of a fastback with the efficiency of zero emissions, a powerful 210hp (157kW) motor, and the unique driving experience Peugeot is known for, offering a range of up to 281 miles. Charging is simplified with an integrated trip planner, and for added peace of mind, the E-408 is covered by the Allure Care Warranty for 8 years/100,000 miles.

ALLURE: With its fastback silhouette and all-electric powertrain, the E-408 is a unique offering in the market.

EMOTION: The pleasure of driving an all-electric PEUGEOT is enhanced by the i-Cockpit® and its integrated trip planner.

EXCELLENCE: The E-408 completes PEUGEOT’s electric vehicle line-up, the most extensive of any mainstream manufacturer in Europe, with 12 electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

By introducing the 408 in June 2022, PEUGEOT brought a bold and distinctive fastback design to the forefront of the C-segment. Unexpected and striking, the 408 stands out with its sleek, feline posture, dynamic lines, elevated driving position, and refined design, down to the smallest details.

The plug-in hybrid versions were the first steps in the 408’s electrification journey. Earlier this year, the 48V HYBRID 136 e-DCS6 joined the range. Now, the new E-408 takes this strategy further with a zero-emission powertrain, offering 210hp (157kW) combined with a 58.2kWh (usable) NMC battery.

The launch of the E-408, with orders opening on 5^th November, marks the latest step in PEUGEOT’s mission to become the leading mainstream EV brand in Europe. The new PEUGEOT E-408 will be manufactured at the Mulhouse plant and benefits from the PEUGEOT Allure Care Warranty for up to 8 years/100,000 miles – the longest of any European manufacturer.

ALLURE: AN UNEXPECTED AND DYNAMIC FASTBACK DESIGN

The innovative and unexpected fastback design perfectly complements the modernity of the new PEUGEOT E-408, a platform designed for full electrification without sacrificing style, dynamism, or interior comfort.

With an overall length of 4.69m and a width of 1.85m (with the mirrors folded), the E-408 utilises the multi-energy EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform), which boasts a wheelbase of 2.79m. These generous dimensions allows the battery to be placed beneath the car’s underbody, under the floor between the wheels, thereby preserving interior space while lowering the E-408’s centre of gravity, ensuring dynamic road handling that makes driving a pleasure.

This architecture brings together the sleek elegance of a fastback, the road performance of a premium saloon, and a slightly elevated driving position that enhances everyday comfort, safety, and overall enjoyment.

A feline posture

With its wide tracks, 1.59m at the front and 1.60m at the rear, the E-408 is firmly planted on the road. Despite its elevated stance, this model maintains a sleek and sporty profile thanks to its limited height of 1.49m, improving its aerodynamics.

The feline character of the E-408 is emphasised by the sharp, distinctive treatment of its body surfaces, particularly noticeable towards the rear with the ‘cat’s ears’, boot lid, and the contours of the wings, creating striking facets that play with light.

The side body and wheel arch protections extend into a sturdy black rear bumper which cuts across the body colour diagonally, accentuating the dynamic look of the rear. The large 19-inch graphite wheels, featuring an innovative geometric design, are paired with 225-50 R19 tyres, offering very low rolling resistance (A+ class).

A modern identity

The body-coloured grille of the E-408 dematerialises by seamlessly blending into the overall shape of the bumper, marking a generational shift, and ushering in the electrification era of the PEUGEOT range.

The brand’s identity is more prominent than ever, thanks to the intricate lighting design. At the front, advanced LED technology enables very slim yet highly effective headlights, defining the distinct look of the E-408 with a truly PEUGEOT expression. The light signature extends downward with two LED strips shaped like fangs plunging into the bumper. At the rear, PEUGEOT’s identity is expressed through the iconic three-claw LED taillights, angled for an even more dynamic appearance.

The new PEUGEOT E-408 is available in five colours: Okenite White, Obsession Blue, Selenium Grey, Elixir Red, and Nera Black.

EMOTION: MORE THAN EVER, PLEASURE DRIVES PROGRESS

With generous power and instant torque, the all-electric drive of the E-408 delivers pure driving pleasure. This experience is further enhanced by the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® and the vehicle’s road handling, staying true to long-standing PEUGEOT tradition.

A unique driving experience

The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® offers exceptional ergonomics. Its compact steering wheel enhances driving pleasure, providing unique agility and precise control. Positioned at eye level just above the steering wheel, the digital cluster features a fully customisable and configurable 10-inch digital display.

Driving pleasure is embedded in the DNA of the new PEUGEOT E-408, with outstanding road handling, premium ride comfort, and excellent manoeuvrability in urban environments, thanks to a curb-to-curb turning radius of 11.2m. To further improve vibrational comfort, body rigidity has been optimised by bonding key structural elements.

Performance contributes to driving pleasure

The new E-408 is equipped with a synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets, delivering 210hp (157kW) and an impressive 345Nm of torque. This motor is produced in Trémery, France, by the Stellantis-Nidec joint venture, while the associated reducer is manufactured by Stellantis in Valenciennes, France.

The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with countless connected services*

The 10-inch high-definition central screen allows full control of the PEUGEOT i-Connect® Advanced infotainment system, standard on the E-408, and features efficient TomTom-connected navigation. For optimal clarity, the map display covers the entire 10-inch touchscreen. The system also boasts over-the-air updates through the built-in telecom network.

The navigation system offers efficient route planning with a trip planner function that optimises routes to maximise the car’s range and facilitate charging. To calculate the ideal route, the system considers various factors such as the distance to be travelled, the battery charge level at the start, the desired charge level at the destination, speed, energy consumption, traffic, road type, elevation, and nearby charging stations.

The e-Routes app by Free2move Charge is also accessible by connecting a smartphone to the i-Connect® system. It enhances trips by calculating the best route based on the vehicle’s range, charging stations, traffic, and distance.

Wireless Mirror Screen technology, compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto,   comes as standard with the i-Connect system, and two phones can be connected via Bluetooth simultaneously. Four USB-C ports further complete the connected setup in the PEUGEOT E-408.

The fully configurable i-Toggles, arranged beneath the central screen like an open book, offer a unique combination of aesthetics and technology. Each of the five customisable i-Toggles provides a touch-sensitive shortcut for functions such as climate control, a phone contact, radio station, or app, and all personalised to the user’s preferences. Up to eight driver profiles can be customised and linked to a specific Bluetooth® device.

A helpful companion for daily driving, the ‘OK PEUGEOT’ natural voice recognition system gives access to all infotainment functions and ChatGPT. Like other new-generation PEUGEOT models, the E-408 integrates generative AI, ChatGPT, which responds to voice commands for tasks such as providing tourist information or even generating quizzes to entertain children on long journeys.

The MyPEUGEOT® smartphone app is particularly practical and allows:

• Launching or scheduling thermal preconditioning: Beyond providing comfort, this feature helps optimise the vehicle’s range when plugged in by ensuring the battery reaches its ideal operating temperature during start-up, allowing for faster temperature regulation.
• Managing battery charging: You can consult, schedule, initiate, or delay the charging of the battery as needed.
• Activating the welcome light sequence: This feature can be used to locate the car in a crowded parking area by triggering the lights.

A warm atmosphere inside the cabin

The new PEUGEOT E-408 is crafted as a premium fastback within the C-segment, featuring numerous amenities designed to enhance the pleasure of travel and mobility.

Inside the new E-408, LED ambient lighting (available in eight colours) casts a soft glow, adding to the sophisticated atmosphere of the cabin. This ambient light extends to the padded door panels, which can be covered in fabric or Alcantara®, depending on the chosen trim level.

The thermal and acoustic comfort of the new PEUGEOT E-408 is optimised through advanced technologies applied in the design and manufacturing of its windows.

• At the front and rear, the windows have a thickness (3.85mm) above average.
• At the front, the side windows of GT models are laminated (3.96mm) for better sound insulation and increased security.

The air conditioning system plays a crucial role in ensuring the thermal comfort of all passengers. The air vents are positioned high at the front of the cabin, while rear passengers benefit from two air vents located at the back of the centre console.

The E-408 GT can be fitted with the optional AQS (Air Quality System), which continuously monitors the quality of the incoming air and can automatically activate air recirculation when necessary. This sense of serenity is further enhanced at the GT level with the Clean Cabin system, which filters pollutant gases and particles, displaying air quality information on the central touchscreen.

The new PEUGEOT E-408 features a FOCAL® Premium Hi-Fi sound system, the result of over three years of collaboration with the high-end audio specialist. Enhanced by Arkamys’ digital sound processing, the FOCAL® Premium Hi-Fi system includes 10 speakers equipped with exclusive patented technologies.

• Four TNF tweeters with inverted aluminium domes.
• Four woofers/midrange speakers with Polyglass membranes and TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) suspension of 165mm.
• A Polyglass central channel.
• A Power Flower™ triple coil oval subwoofer.
• All speakers are paired with a new 12-channel 690W amplifier (boosted class D technology).

The front seats, designed for exceptional comfort, have received the AGR (Aktion für Gesunder Rücken) label from an independent German association of ergonomics and back health experts. This label recognises both the ergonomic design and the extensive range of adjustments available for the front seats. They feature 10-way electric adjustments with two memory settings for the driver, and six-way for the passenger, as well as an eight-pocket pneumatic massage system with eight different programmes, and heated seating.

The seat design showcases the quality of materials used, including mottled fabric, technical meshes, Alcantara®, and embossed Nappa leather. In the GT versions, these seats are adorned with signature Adamite colour stitching, which also highlights the dashboard, door panels, and padded console pads.

Between the front seats, the centre console arch extends to accommodate a dedicated wireless phone charging space. This design ensures the remainder of the console is entirely devoted to storage and practicality, featuring an armrest, two USB-C ports (for charging and data), two large cup holders, and up to 33L storage.

Thanks to the long wheelbase of 2.79m, the rear space is particularly generous, making the new E-408 the most spacious PEUGEOT for rear-seat passengers, who enjoy 183mm of legroom. The footwell is designed to maximise freedom of movement, while the seat design and angle are intended to enhance passenger comfort during journeys.

Connectivity is also prioritised, with two USB-C charging ports located at the back of the central console from the Allure trim onwards.

The new PEUGEOT E-408 features a two-part (60/40) bench seat with a ski hatch as standard. For GT versions, it includes a convenient folding system for both sections, operated via two easily accessible controls on the sides of the boot.

The boot volume of the new E-408 is exceptionally generous, offering 471L of loading capacity. When the rear seats are folded down, this space increases to 1,545L. With the bench seat’s back down, it is possible to load an object up to 1.89m long. For daily convenience, the boot area is equipped with a 12V socket located on the right side, LED lighting, a storage net, elastic storage, and bag hooks.

EXCELLENCE: A CONSTANT QUEST FOR EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND QUALITY

Efficiency was at the heart of the PEUGEOT team’s concerns throughout the design and development of the E-408.

The aerodynamics of the new PEUGEOT E-408 have been meticulously designed, with attention given to the bumpers, front air intake, underbody panels, and lower rear guards for the front wheels. Additionally, the new E-408 features a specific underbody that creates an aerodynamic flat floor, resulting in a low electricity consumption of 4.09miles/kWh and a WLTP combined range of up to 281 miles as per the WLTP cycle.

The E-408 is equipped with a high-voltage battery that offers 58.2kWh of usable capacity. Utilising NMC 811 technology, comprising 80% Nickel, 10% Manganese, and 10% Cobalt, it boasts increased energy density with 18 onboard modules. This allows the new E-408 to achieve a range of 281 miles in the WLTP mixed cycle, catering to the needs of most C-segment customers, whose typical daily mileage is under 27 miles (NCBS Market Data, FY23 – HY24).

Regenerative braking contributes to a smoother driving experience. Using the paddles located behind the compact steering wheel, the driver can easily activate regenerative braking across three level, with the latter two levels also activating the rear brake lights. The left paddle increases regeneration while the right decreases it.

The regeneration levels are as follows:

• Low (-0.6 m/s²), which mimics the sensations of a conventional vehicle.
• Moderate (-1.3 m/s²), providing increased deceleration upon releasing the accelerator.
• Increased (-2.0 m/s²), which offers maximum deceleration when the accelerator is released, thus maximising regeneration.

The driver can choose from three drive modes based on their preferences. Normal mode is the default, setting power at 190hp (140kW) and torque at 300Nm, striking an ideal balance between dynamism and range. Sport mode (210hp/157kW and 345Nm) is available for peak performance and activates automatically during kick down. ECO mode (170hp/ 125kW and 270 Nm) prioritises range while still providing driving pleasure.

As standard, the new E-408 is equipped with a heat pump, as well as heated seats and a heated steering wheel, optimising passenger thermal comfort while conserving battery energy.

Charging is simple and efficient. For AC fast charging, the new E-408 includes an 11kW three-phase onboard charger as standard. For DC rapid charging, the E-408 accepts power of up to 120kW, allowing the battery to charge from 20% to 80% in just over 30 minutes (under nominal battery temperature conditions), recovering 62 miles of range in just over 10 minutes. To optimise charging, the driver can programme the lower and upper thresholds via the central screen, for example, setting a minimum charge of 20% and a maximum of 80%.

Something for everyone

A plug-in hybrid powertrain is also available for the PEUGEOT 408. The PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 combines a 180hp (132kW) turbo engine with an 81kW electric motor, paired with the e-EAT8 eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that has a capacity of 12.4kWh. There are two types of single-phase onboard chargers available, a standard 3.7kW charger and an optional 7.4kW charger.

Estimated charging times are as follows:

• From a 7.4kW AC charger (32 A) using the 7.4kW single-phase on-board charger, the vehicle can be fully charged in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

From a reinforced socket (14 A) using the 3.7kW single-phase on-board charger, charging takes approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes.

In addition, a self-charging hybrid engine is available for the PEUGEOT 408. The HYBRID 136 e-DCS6 combines a 136hp (100kW) turbo engine with a 48V battery and is equipped with a six-speed e-DCS6 automatic gearbox.

This PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system features a new-generation 136hp petrol engine paired with a dual-clutch six-speed gearbox that incorporates an electric motor. With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low revs and achieves a reduction of up to 15% in fuel consumption (54.3mpg in the WLTP mixed cycle). In urban driving conditions, the new 408 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 can operate in 100% electric, zero-emission mode for up to 50% of the time.

Maximum safety for optimal peace of mind

Onboard the new PEUGEOT E-408 is a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge driving aids, utilising information gathered from five cameras and three radars to enhance safety and ease during driving, manoeuvres, and travel. Many of these systems are derived from higher segments:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with ‘Stop & Go’ Function: This feature allows for adjustable inter-vehicle distance settings.
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Collision Risk Alert: This system detects pedestrians and cyclists, day and night, operating at speeds from 4mph to 86mph, depending on the version.
• Active Lane Departure Warning with Trajectory Correction: Alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane.
• Driver Attention Alert: Monitors driver vigilance during long journeys at speeds above 40 mph by analysing micro-movements of the steering wheel.
• Extended Traffic Sign Recognition and Display: The digital cluster recognises and displays a range of traffic signs, including stop signs, no entry, no overtaking, and the end of no overtaking, in addition to standard speed-related signs.
• Long-Range Blind Spot Monitoring: Detects vehicles in the blind spot from up to 75m.
• Rear Traffic Alert: Provides alerts for approaching dangers while reversing.

A clear and straightforward range

The new PEUGEOT E-408 is available in two trims, Allure and GT.

The E-408 Allure comes as standard with features including LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with a customisable 10-inch digital instrument cluster, connected navigation with a trip planner, the ‘OK PEUGEOT’ voice command, wireless Mirror Screen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, a heated driver’s seat and steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a rear parking camera with sensors, along with a heat pump, among other features.

The E-408 GT adds to the Allure version’s equipment with additional features, including Matrix LED headlights, front parking sensors, the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with a customisable 10-inch digital instrument cluster, aluminium interior trims with customisable eight-colour ambient lighting, aluminium door sills, a hands-free motorised tailgate, and the Drive Assist Plus pack (Level 2 semi-autonomous driving), among others.

Superior quality

The new PEUGEOT E-408 is positioned at the pinnacle of the C-segment, offering ergonomics, quality, finish, and equipment that are worthy of higher categories.

As with all its electric models, PEUGEOT will provide the PEUGEOT Allure Care Warranty for the new E-408. This programme covers the electric motor, charger, transmission, and key electrical and mechanical components for up to 8 years/100,000 miles. PEUGEOT’s Allure Care complements the existing warranty that applies to the high-voltage battery, also for 8 years/100,000 miles, ensuring comprehensive vehicle coverage. The PEUGEOT Allure Care warranty activates automatically and free of charge after each maintenance service is performed by participating retailers from the PEUGEOT network, extending the warranty for another 2 years / 16,000 miles.

Owners of the PEUGEOT E-408 will benefit from reduced maintenance constraints, with a service programme scheduled every 2 years or 16,000 miles.

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