The Peugeot 308 hatch and SW estate have come in for a midlife update extending to sharpened exterior looks and an overhaul of the engine options. Headlining the changes is the electric E-308 with a longer range than before.
How far does the 2026 Peugeot E-308 go on a charge?
Up to 450 kilometres on the official WLTP test, and that appears to apply to both the E-308 hatchback and the SW estate variant. Previously, Peugeot quoted a range of up to 416km. The new E-308 features a larger-capacity battery of 55.4kWh usable energy.
The driver can choose from three levels of brake-energy regeneration via paddles behind the steering wheel, and V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) is built into the system to allow plugging in of external devices using an adaptor. This provides up to 3.5kW and 16 amps.
As before, the E-308 can be charged at up to 11kW on a three-phase AC charger, or 100kW on a fast DC charger, with a selectable maximum charge limit and, in some countries, a new “Plug & Charge” function.
The front-mounted electric motor maxes out at 156hp and 270Nm as before.
What if I'm not ready to go for an EV?
Peugeot is well aware that not everyone is ready to go fully electric. In fact, the 308 will still be offered with a diesel engine, the proven 1.5-litre unit making 130hp and bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Next up the electrification ladder is the 154hp Hybrid model, using a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic gearbox. This one can't be plugged in, but Peugeot reckons it spends up to 50 per cent of the time in zero-emission electric mode around town. And on the WLTP cycle, fuel consumption is as low as 4.7 litres/100km.
There's also a plug-in-hybrid version of the new Peugeot 308 to consider. This uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine and a seven-speed, dual-clutch auto, along with a 92kW electric motor and 17.2kWh battery pack.
Peugeot quotes an official electric range of up to 85km, while the hybrid system can produce up to 195hp altogether. Charging of the battery is limited to 7.4kW.
It is not yet clear if all engine variants will be offered to Irish buyers.
Tell us about the new Peugeot 308's design
Most of the changes are around the front, where you'll find a whole new design, though very much in keeping with Peugeot's sharp feline aesthetic.
There's a new grille with integrated LED lighting, new bumper, new lights and new air inlets, plus, for the first time in any Peugeot, the logo can be illuminated.
A couple of new colours and some new designs of alloy wheel round off the changes, though all models now get the higher-spec LED rear lights previously only available higher up the model range.
Anything new inside the new Peugeot 308?
Not much that we can see. The 'i-Cockpit' layout remains, which features a small steering wheel flattened at the bottom and top so the driver can see the digital instruments above the rim. New graphics feature there, while the 10-inch touchscreen with its five shortcut 'i-Toggles' is unchanged.
How much does the 2026 Peugeot 308 cost in Ireland?
Peugeot Ireland has confirmed that the new 308 will arrive in Q1 2026, within the “261” registration period. Pricing is as yet unknown, but for reference, the outgoing model starts at €34,995 for the E-308 in hatchback format.