Peugeot completes the process electrification of the 408. The range of the crossover of the Lion brand already includes the 180 e-EAT8 and 225 e-EAT8 plug-in hybrid electrified engines as well as the 136 48V e-DCS6 hybrid one, but now it is further expanded with the entry in the price list of the new one 100% electric version of the model: it will be built in the Mulhouse plant, France, benefits from the ALLURE CARE program and is guaranteed for up to 8 years/160,000 km, the longest of any European brand.
Generous dimensions
A look at the dimensions: with a length of 4.69 m and a width of 1.85 m with the mirrors folded, the new Peugeot e-408 uses the E-EMP2 multi-energy platform, which stands out for its wheelbase length of 2.79 m.
Distinctive design
What catches the most attention from a design point of view is the luminous signaturewhich at the front extends downwards with two LED strips in the shape of fangs that dive into the bumper, while at the rear it is identified with three inclined LED claws. Five colors available for the livery: Okenite White, Obsession Blue, Selenium Grey, Elixir Red and Black Pearl Black.
Tech interiors
Internally, the compact steering wheel is surrounded by elements technology and connectivity: Positioned at eye level just above the steering wheel, the digital instrument cluster includes a fully customizable and configurable 10″ 3D digital panel, while the 10″ high-definition central screen allows you to control the system Peugeot i-Connect Advancedwhich comes as standard on the new e-408 and offers efficient and effective TomTom connected navigation.
The beating heart of Peugeot e-408
As for the heart of the new electric 408, Peugeot has decided to rely on a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that it develops 157 kW (210 HP) of total power and 345 Nm of torque. The car is equipped with a high voltage battery of 58.2 kWh net, which offers a range of 453 km in the WLTP mixed cycle. Charging chapter: taking advantage of powers up to 120 kW, a battery charge of 20% to 80% is guaranteed in just over 30 minutes, with the possibility of restoring 100 km of autonomy in just over 10 minutes.
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