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Peugeot 508 PSE

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Peugeot 508 PSE

(2021 - present)

    Summary


    A high-performance plug-in hybrid, the Peugeot 508 PSE (Peugeot Sport Engineered) is the flagship version of the Peugeot 508, offered in both liftback and estate body styles.

    As well as the car’s sportier bodywork that the manufacturer says improves aerodynamics, the Peugeot 508 PSE produces more than double the power of the standard 508 saloon, thanks to its 355hp plug-in hybrid powertrain which combines a petrol engine with two electric motors.

    Peugeot says that the 508 PSE can complete a 0-60mph sprint in 5.2 seconds, and travel a maximum of 26 miles on just electric power.

    This is the most expensive model that Peugeot has ever sold, and by current plug-in hybrid standards, that all-electric range is middling. The cheaper Volvo V60 Recharge comparatively has an electric range of 54 miles, while What Car? points out that the BMW M340i Touring is more exciting on the road and that the Skoda Octavia vRS plug-in hybrid is a more practical choice.

    Despite its flaws, a number of outlets argue that the 508 PSE has some definite charms – Carwow explains that this sports saloon and estate is “extremely handsome, fast and comfortable”, while Auto Express says that this is “a versatile machine loaded with kit that also boasts strong efficiency”.

    If you find this flagship performance model intriguing, you may be deterred by its price tag. Parkers comments that, “with a list price of more than £50,000, the 508 PSE is a tough sell for private buyers”.

    A facelifted version of the 508 PSE was announced in spring 2023, which should reach the UK before the end of the year.

    As of September 2023, the Peugeot 508 PSE holds an Expert Rating of 63%, based on 13 reviews published by the UK media.

    508 PSE highlights

    • Impressive performance
    • Low running costs
    • Agile handling and body control
    • Comfortable on long cruises
    • Distinctive styling

    508 PSE lowlights

    • Average interior quality
    • Small battery range
    • Unreasonably expensive to buy outright
    • Slightly cramped rear seating
    • Infotainment lags behind rivals

    Key specifications


    Body style: Mid-sized liftback and estate
    Engines:
    Plug-in hybrid
    Price:
    From £53,975 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2020
    Last updated: Spring 2023
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: December 2018
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 96%
    Child protection: 86%
    Vulnerable road users: 71%
    Safety assist: 79%

    The Peugeot 508 PSE has not directly been tested by Euro NCAP, but the Peugeot 508 it is based on was awarded a full-five star crash test rating in 2018, with a notably high adult occupant score of 96%.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of September 2023, the Peugeot 508 PSE has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models159 mpgA159 – 159 mpgA – A
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models40 g/kmA40 – 46 g/kmA – A
    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models34 milesE34 – 34 milesE – E
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models41D41 – 50D – F
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£356C
    Year 2£834C
    Year 3£1,221C
    Year 4£1,388C
    Year 5£1,850C
    Overall£5,649C

    Running costs for the Peugeot 508 PSE are a bit of a mixed bag, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Being a plug-in hybrid, fuel economy and CO2 emissions look great on paper, but that’s due to the woeful EU/UK goverment lab tests that are completely useless at measuring a plug-in hybrid…

    Battery range also looks woeful, but it’s fairly average for a plug-in hybrid. A fully electric car of similar size, by comparison, will usually have about 250-300 miles of range.

    Insurance costs are expensive compared to the regular 508 models, while servicing and maintenance costs over the first five years are merely average.

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    Reviewers agree that the Peugeot 508 PSE is a handome plug-in hybrid with serious pace, though many find it hard to justify its high pricing.Peugeot 508 PSE