Overview

The Peugeot E-308 is the final piece in the 308 puzzle. With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions already available, this is the first Peugeot to be offered with ICE, PHEV and fully electric powertrains in the same model.  

That’s contrary to what you’ll find in some rivals, with the Volkswagen ID.3 being a completely different car to the Golf despite being a similar size, for instance. It’s a similar story with the Cupra Born with which it shares a platform and other cheaper rivals, too. This includes the keenly priced MG4 EV hatchback. The Vauxhall Astra pulls a similar trick with ICE, PHEV and EV models, but it is closely related to the E-308. 

Given the E-308’s price, its vital statistics look a little underwhelming. A 52kWh battery and 156hp motor combine to give a 9.8-second 0-62mph time which is slower than even the Astra Electric, and over two seconds down on most rivals. Meanwhile the similarly priced Tesla Model 3 is leagues ahead in terms of performance, clocking 0-62mph in just 5.8-seconds. 

As for range, while £40k EVs like the Model 3 and ID.3 can cover more than 300 miles in official testing, the E-308 musters 257 miles. It’ll accept a 100kW rapid charge which isn’t as fast as some rivals, but the E-308’s relatively small battery means it still only takes 30 minutes to get from 20-80% on a beefy enough power supply. 

Both hatchback and estate versions of the E-308 (and Astra Electric) will be available, with this review focusing on the hatch. It has the same boot space as plug-in versions of the 308, with petrol and diesel versions getting another 50-litres or so more space. 

To find out just how spacious it is, keeping reading on for our comprehensive review. We’ll also go into more detail on how appealing the interior is, what it’s like to drive, how much it’ll cost and what the range is really like in the real world.