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2025 Peugeot E-408 has arrived

At the beginning of October, Peugeot premiered its all-electric crossover SUV, the E-408. It is the electric version of the Peugeot 408 model, with which the French manufacturer has completed its range of EVs.

At first glance, the E-408 is almost identical to the 408 model. Only a few minor elements can be noticed that show that it is still an electric vehicle. There is a new grille with chrome trim, thin matrix LED headlights, LED taillights in three parts that simulate the shape of three claws, and a new inscription that will differentiate this car from the petrol and hybrid. The lower part of the body is protected by a series of protective covers, and it should also be noted that the car is equipped with 19-inch wheels with a graphite finish.

The interior of the all-electric crossover SUV E-408 has a futuristic design and reveals a wide range of technological equipment, such as a fully configurable 3D 10″ digital instrument panel.

The car is developed on the EMP2 platform, and is equipped with a lithium-ion 58.2 kWh battery located in the chassis of the car, between the wheels, in order to avoid losing space in the passenger compartment. This battery provides a range of 453 kilometers according to WLTP, which is more than enough for everyday trips. Thanks to the charging power of up to 120 kW, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just over 30 minutes, and a 10-minute charge enables a range of almost 100 km.

The Peugeot E-408 is powered by an electric motor with 190 hp (140 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. In Eco mode, drivers can count on more power, 170 hp (125 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. In Sport mode, the E-408 offers a maximum of 214 hp (157 kW) and 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque.

The order book will be opened in certain markets, and the price will be around 49,000 euros.

Source: Peugeot

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2025 Peugeot E-408

On October 2, Peugeot will premiere the electric version of its 408 crossover SUV, the Peugeot E-408. The car was announced with a photo that doesn’t reveal much.

The current Peugeot 408 arrived on the market in 2022, and is based on the EMP2 platform, which it shares with the 308 model, but also with other models within the Stellantis Group, such as the Opel Astra, Citroen C5 X and DS 4. Visually, the E-408 it has not undergone any changes compared to the internal combustion engine and hybrid versions.

The car will have a new name tag, and technical details have not been revealed. It is assumed that it will have the same electric motor with 156 hp (115 kW) and use a 54 kWh battery that allows a range of about 400 kilometers. The electric version of the Peugeot E-308 uses the same battery.

We will have more information after the premiere.

Source: Peugeot

Lotus Theory 1 Concept

Lotus has revealed its new Theory 1 electric concept, which heralds the arrival of a new generation of its sports cars. A production version is not planned for release before 2027.

The Lotus Theory 1 is an electric supercar with a three-seat configuration like that of the McLaren F1. It is equipped with a carbon body, butterfly doors and many other carbon components, and the design resembles the S1 Esprit from 1977. It looks slimmer, narrower and more beautiful than the Evija model.

The car also brings a lot of innovations and one of them is Lotuswear, a system of adaptive robotics covered with textiles, which Lotus developed with Motorskins and which can provide haptic feedback to the driver through the seat and steering wheel. The small pods provide pulses to suggest to the driver when to turn, and can also function as buttons. However, there are some things Lotus fans may not like, such as the Steer-by-wire system that allows drivers to adjust the ratio of steering and feel.

Theory 1 is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 1,000 hp (735 kW). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), and has all-wheel drive. It is equipped with a 70 kWh battery that enables a range of 402 kilometers. There are also Pirelli P Zero Elect tires, developed to reduce rolling resistance and increase range by 10 percent.

Source: Lotus

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