Summary
The Peugeot E-308 is the all-electric version of the third-generation 308 hatchback and estate. The mid-sized EV arrived in the UK in late 2023.
Sharing its foundations with the Vauxhall Astra Electric, the E-308 has accumulated a decent set of UK review scores since its arrival, with verdicts ranging from average to very good. Reviewers like the Peugeot’s comfortable ride and plush interior trim, but many outlets find it hard to recommend the car over rivals in the very competitive medium electric class.
Electrifying.com’s Nicola Hume comments that the EV is “crazily expensive for a car with its limited performance and a non-prestige badge.”
That said, the Auto Trader team concludes that the E-308 is “the best version of the 308 family” as it’s “quick, quiet, cheap to run, has decent battery range, and is every bit as practical as a petrol version.”
An upgraded version of the 308 family, including the E-308, is set to hit the UK by the end of 2025. It includes some light styling changes and interior updates, as well as some upgrades to the electric drivetrain to boost both perfomance and battery range.
As of September 2025, the Peugeot E-308 holds a New Car Expert Rating of B with a score of 67%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, which somewhat make up for its rather mediocre review scores. Peugeot’s new car warranty offering is also barely average.
- Peugeot 308 (2022 onwards) – Expert Rating
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E-308 highlights
- Comfortable and controlled driving experience
- High-quality interior
- Well-equipped as standard
E-308 lowlights
- Many rivals are cheaper
- Battery range isn’t that competitive
- Fiddly touchscreen controls
Key specifications
Body style: Medium hatchback and estate car
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £34,960 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“In its transition from an internal combustion-engined hatch to a fully electric one, Peugeot has managed to carry over the strengths of the 308 into a package which is now quieter, smoother and more pleasant to drive. Yet while it feels like a higher-quality product than many of its rivals, other figures, particularly battery capacity and range, don’t stack up – especially when much of the competition is less expensive.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Auto Express
Alex Ingram
“The electric Peugeot e-308 is here – it gets the same stylish looks and lovely cabin as the petrol and hybrid options, but its range isn’t as good as alternatives and it’s quite expensive.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Carwow
Paul Barker
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: SW estate range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot e-308 SW is a well-resolved and practical EV with a premium finish – a car that certainly merits consideration in what remains a very young market for zero-emissions estates. Its EV powertrain delivers sensible performance and solid range – and while slicker rivals will probably arrive in the next 12 to 18 months, for now, this has to be one of the best electric load-luggers out there.”
Author: John McIlroy
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Long story short, the fully electric Peugeot e-308 is the best version of the 308 family. It’s quick, quiet, cheap to run, has decent battery range, and is every bit as practical as a petrol version. The SW estate, in particular, will be a great choice for those who want SUV-like practicality but without following the SUV crowd. It’s very expensive, though; you’ll have to really love it to justify spending £40,000 on what is basically a mid-sized Peugeot hatchback.”
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Car
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot e-308 certainly corrects some of what was wrong with the (closely related) Vauxhall Astra Electric, but unfortunately it creates different problems for itself. We can appreciate the focus on ride comfort given the gentle acceleration on offer and the interior is plusher, but it’s not as easy to use inside and the Astra steers more naturally. Besides, an MG4 is quicker, drives better than both and costs an awful lot less despite having more range.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Carbuyer
Score: 7.6 / 10
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Peugeot e-308 is a great family car with loads of space inside.”
Author: Sam Naylor
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“In spite of its sharp looks, the Peugeot e-308 struggles to stand out amongst the already established competition.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“We love the e308’s efficiency, practicality and the way it makes big SUVs seem cumbersome when you’re driving. The interior is a noice place to be too. But it looks crazily expensive for a car with its limited performance and a non-prestige badge.”
Author: Nicola Hume
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Estate (SW) range
Score: 8 / 10
“Modern-day estate cars are reasonably few and far between, with electric examples being even scarcer. In fact, the Peugeot e-308 SW and the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric are your only options currently, along with the popular and very affordable MG5. With both the Peugeot and Vauxhall tourers coming from the Stellantis group, there are some similarities between the two and either choice could be ideal if you’re in need of space, with the added benefit of an all-electric drivetrain.”
Author: Rob Clymo
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest generation of the Peugeot 308 arrived in 2021, packing a variety of petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains. However, it wasn’t until 2023 that the all-electric e-308 version arrived, bringing zero-emissions appeal to the French firm’s popular family hatchback.”
Author: Ivan Aistrop
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Honest John
Model reviewed: e-308 SW
Score: 8 / 10
“In a sea of electric SUVs, the Peugeot e-308 SW is a practical alternative. The best electric estate car you can buy… for now at least.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.2 / 10
“Although it does a few things well, the E-308 is just too expensive to recommend. Cheaper rivals offer similar or more range, whilst similarly priced ones can go far farther on a charge and are more spacious, too.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The e-308 offers a better balance than the petrol 308 and smooths out the road with more aplomb. The fossil burner is decently pleasing to drive but the electric model, with extra weight and tweaked suspension as a result, along with a lower centre of gravity, is actually a joy to hustle along B-roads as well as pootle around in around town.”
Author: Will Dron
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Top Gear
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot e-308 is an electric car that behaves like a good old-fashioned hatchback. We rather like that.”
Author: Stephen Dobie
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of September 2025, the Peugeot E-308 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP. The safety body has tested the petrol-powered 308, giving it a four-star rating in 2022, but Euro NCAP is yet to announce whether that assessment can also stand for the E-308.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2025, the Peugeot E-308 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the E-308 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 255 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.6 m/KWh | A |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 27 | C |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £145 | A |
| Year 2 | £349 | A |
| Year 3 | £546 | A |
| Year 4 | £707 | A |
| Year 5 | £969 | A |
| Overall | £2,716 | A |
Running costs for the Peugeot E-308 are excellent, according to five-year cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Electrical efficiency (the equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is very good, which means that overall driving range (model range average of 255 miles) is good despite a relatively small battery.
Scheduled servicing costs for the first five years are excellent, although insurance premiums are not likely to be as cheap as some other family EVs.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of September 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Peugeot E-308 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the E-308, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Peugeot E-308
| Overall rating | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Peugeot’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).
In addition to the standard new car warranty, the E-308 has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Warranty on a used Peugeot E-308
- The Peugeot E-308 was launched in the UK in late 2023, which means that the first cars will reach the end of their new car warranty in late 2026 (unless they hit the 60,000-mile limit before then).
- If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ E-308 from an official Peugeot dealership, you will get a minimum six-month warranty included if there is less than six months remaining on the new car warranty.
- If you are buying a used E-308 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used E-308 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Peugeot E-308
Date: October 2023
Recall number: R/2023/290
Model types: All
Build dates: 03/2023 to 08/2023
Number of vehicles affected: 76
Defect: Due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope, the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.
Remedy: Update the MCU (motor control unit) with modified software.
As of September 2024 (our most recent data point), there has been one DVSA vehicle safety recall on the Peugeot E-308 to address a parking brake fault.
Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Peugeot dealer.
If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used Peugeot E-308, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.
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