Peugeot drivers now have the chance to experience new driving modes in their cars, including the ZEV 100% electric mode, 4-wheel drive mode with the Hybrid4, Sport mode, Comfort mode, or Hybrid petrol-electric mode. Much revised, the high voltage Lithium-ion (300V) battery has a capacity between 11.8KWh and 13.2KWh, allowing the cars to drive up to 30 miles on a single electric charge. While some PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) can boast greater EV ranges, 30 miles is still highly effective for city commutes.
Energy conservation is enhanced through intelligent technology, such as i-Booster, a braking system that conserves power, as the car brakes, or decelerates, and e-SAVE, which allows drivers to reserve electric energy for planned routes ahead. When the Peugeot PHEV needs recharging, it can be completed in less than two hours by using a dedicated wall-box (6.6 kW 32A). Guide lamps surround the charging socket making it easier to check the battery charge and changing colours indicate charging progress. The charging flap is located on the rear left wing of the vehicle.
Accessibility is provided to the driver, with a direct access button available on the interior touchscreen, where drivers can monitor their hybrid engine’s efficiency, such as both electricity and fuel consumption. Key driving information, such as driving mode, electric gauge level and available electrical distance, is displayed in the driver’s field of vision.
Peugeot’s plug-in hybrids are complementary to the powerful ranges of the 3008 and the all-new 508 and 508 SW models, as they bring together the PureTech 180bhp engine with a 110bhp electric motor for a combined maximum power of 225bhp, emitting less than 49g/km of CO2. As with previous generations of this technology, the Hybrid4 system is applied to the 3008. Its combined power is 300bhp, thanks to a pair of electric motors, which enable a 0-60mph acceleration in just 6.2s.
The PureTech engine is combined with the new e-EAT8 8-speed automatic transmission. An electric motor is linked to the box, while the torque converter of the thermal versions gives way to a wet multiple-disc clutch. These modifications offer a torque increase for greater reactivity. The Hybrid4 engine is only available in a GT version, complete with full Mistral black leather and aged grey oak trim.
