a new electric car, a competitor to the Tesla Model 3, characterized by low fuel consumption and design.

The electric vehicle market is gradually becoming more vibrant with the advent of new models. The last to be presented on this occasion was the electric Peugeot 408 or Peugeot e-408. This is a new zero-emission variant based on the Peugeot 408 that was introduced a few months ago.

Here, The Peugeot 408 is already sold with petrol, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric engines. In this case, as far as pure electricity is concerned, this new model having The zero DGT marking is generated by the inclusion of a 210 hp electric motor, powered by a battery with a usable capacity of 58.2 kWh.. This battery is made using NMC 811 technology -80% nickel, 10% manganese, 10% cobalt – which means higher energy density with 18 modules on board.

This new Peugeot, available with Priced at 45,860 euros for the first level of the Allure trim level and 48,670 euros for the most equipped GT, it becomes a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3, whose price starts at 41,500 euros.. Therefore, if Peugeot applies any promotional campaign to the Peugeot e-408 at some point, prices could be similar to Tesla’s.

In this sense, we remember that The Peugeot e-408 has an overall length of 4.69 meters, a width of 1.85 meters and a long wheelbase of 2.79 meters. This car is also based on the EMP2 platform, a structure familiar to us from many other models.

Continuing the topic of the engine, we have already noted that it has Power is 210 hp, although it must also be said that it has a torque of 345 Nm and was developed by Stellantis-Nidec.which is produced in France. An engine that, thanks to aerodynamics, has low consumption for the size of this car. Specifically, Peugeot has approved consumption of 15.2 kWh per 100 kilometers.

And this figure allows us to achieve autonomy 453 km per charge. Restrained consumption due to aerodynamics, as well as elements such as regenerative braking, which has three levels: low (-0.6 meters per second), medium (-1.3 meters per second) and high (-2.0 meters per second). second). The last two levels automatically turn on the rear brake lights.

Added to this is what the car offers three driving levels: Eco (125 kW/170 hp and 270 Nm), Normal, which produces 140 kW (190 hp), and Sport (157 kW/210 hp and 345 Nm) .

It comes standard with features such as a heat pump, as well as a heated steering wheel and seats, which optimize occupant thermal comfort while conserving battery power.

As for recharging, domestic equipment is equipped as standard Three-phase charger with a power of 11 kW. And for direct current charging it accepts power up to 120 kW, allowing you to charge your battery from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes.