Peugeot introduced new additions to its electrified mannequin vary for 2023, together with self-charging hybrid variations of the 3008 and 5008 SUVs whereas confirming there’s a totally electrical e-408 coming quickly. Beginning subsequent yr, the complete Peugeot vary – together with passenger and industrial automobiles – will likely be accessible with not less than one hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electrical powertrain possibility.
New Hybrid Engine
Peugeot launched a brand new hybrid powertrain that can initially be accessible on the 3008 and 5008 earlier than discovering its method right into a wider spectrum of fashions. It includes a brand new PureTech petrol engine (doubtless an advanced by-product of the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder unit) that produces 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS), a brand new “electrified dual-clutch gearbox” and a 48V battery. In accordance with Peugeot, this self-charging setup brings a 15 p.c discount in gas consumption in comparison with the ICE-only equal whereas permitting zero-emission driving for as much as 1 km (0.6 miles) at low speeds within the city atmosphere.
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Peugeot didn’t go into a lot element however the hybrid possibility is anticipated to be a extra reasonably priced different to the already accessible plug-in hybrid fashions, and will probably change the petrol-powered PureTech variants sooner or later alongside the upcoming demise of the BlueHdi diesel, as stricter emission rules are utilized in Europe. Setting apart the Peugeot mannequin vary, the hybrid engine will most certainly be utilized in an array of vehicles and SUVs from different Stellantis manufacturers.
Absolutely Electrical Peugeot E-408 Coming Quickly
Peugeot confirmed that the 408 will quickly achieve a completely electrical model subsequent to the plug-in hybrid variants introduced at launch. The electrical fastback crossover will be part of the lately revealed E-308 and E-308 SW, the e-Rifter MPV, and the up to date E-208 supermini in Peugeot’s EV vary of passenger automobiles.
The French firm didn’t go into specifics, however we count on the EMP2-based E-408 to share its electrical powertrain with the associated E-308. The latter is fitted with a single electrical motor producing 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS), whereas the 54 kWh battery is nice for a spread of round 400 km (249 miles).
Gas-Cell Van And Absolutely Electrical Scooter
Identical to different Stellantis vans, the Peugeot e-Knowledgeable Hydrogen van is now accessible with fuel-cell expertise as introduced first again in December 2021. The hydrogen tanks can refuel in solely 3 minutes, providing a driving vary of 400 km (249 miles). The van is fitted with the acquainted front-mounted electrical motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 260 Nm (191.8 lb-ft) of torque. The payload is 1,000 kg (2,204 kilos) and the cargo quantity is 6.1 cubic meters (215.4 cubic ft).
Lastly, the French automotive maker introduced the brand new Peugeot e-Streetzone, an electrical two-wheeler set to debut on the Paris Motor Present, with as much as 112 km (70 miles) of vary. Peugeot needs one hundred pc of its gross sales in Europe to be electrical by 2030, together with all automobile varieties (e-bikes, e-scooters, vans, passenger vehicles, SUVs).
