The Peugeot 508 Will Live To See Another Generation In Pure Electric Form

The present mannequin might be up to date this yr however Peugeot is already engaged on is EV successor

by Thanos Pappas

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by Thanos Pappas

The Peugeot 508, one of many few remaining fashions within the midsize sedan section in Europe, will dwell to see one other technology within the type of an EV-only proposal. The brand new mannequin set to rival the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the VW ID.7 is predicted to debut after 2025, since a facelift for the present technology is already deliberate for later this yr.

Whereas most rival choices together with the Ford Mondeo and the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia have been discontinued from the UK and Europe, Peugeot will not be prepared to desert the section. Its CEO Linda Jackson has pledged to retain all the present mannequin traces within the automaker’s future vary, all however confirming a brand new technology of the 508 in each fastback and SW bodystyle flavors.

The French automaker really teased the upcoming sedan alongside different future EVs in a recent presentation about its future product plans. Predictably, the whole lineup will incorporate the brand new styling language which was launched by the Inception concept, alongside the most recent applied sciences from Stellantis’ elements bin.

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In an effort to get a greater take a look at the sporty sedan, we zoomed in on the highest left nook on the official teaser. We must always notice that the pictured automobile is nothing greater than a mockup for the reason that mannequin continues to be within the early phases of improvement. Nonetheless, it provides us a good suggestion of how the mannequin will look when it arrives in just a few years’ time. The teaser exhibits a glossy physique and attractive proportions due to the low-slung silhouette, the premium look of the surfacing, and the large-diameter alloy wheels. The latter are shared with the Inception idea, as with the three-claw lighting signature on the entrance together with the illuminated grille and emblem.

In line with Autocar, the successor of the 508 may get a higher-riding stance, making it extra fascinating to patrons who’re obsessive about SUVs and crossovers. On the similar time, the sedan bodystyle will make it extra aerodynamic than standard SUVs, making it extra environment friendly.

The inside is predicted to characteristic recycled supplies for the upholstery, futuristic styling impressed by the idea, and a sophisticated infotainment system that might be extremely upgradeable. Peugeot desires to increase the lifecycle of its next-gen EVs which is why designers are in search of methods of refreshing a few of their parts – together with the cabin – alongside the best way.

Peugeot’s new EV will experience on the brand new STLA architecture, as the present EMP2 platform that harks again to the PSA period might be discontinued along with the final ICE-powered fashions. The brand new underpinnings will enable better vary figures, quicker charging charges for the battery pack, elevated energy output from single or twin electrical motors, in addition to compatibility with superior autonomous driving methods. Probably the most becoming situation for the EV sedan/property is the STLA Medium structure, set to supply as much as 700 km (440 miles) of vary and between 168-241 hp (125-180 kW / 170-245 PS) of energy from every electrical motor.

The present second technology of the Peugeot 508 was initially launched in 2018 that includes a low-slung five-door fastback coupé-saloon bodystyle and an property spinoff. The final ICE-powered sedan by Peugeot will be facelifted in 2023 with gentle styling updates and a closely electrified powertrain combine that may embody mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.

Peugeot has pledged to supply EV variants of its complete vary by 2025, earlier than turning into an EV-only automaker in Europe by 2030. This probably implies that the upcoming facelifted Peugeot 508 might be supplied facet by facet with its EV-only counterpart for just a few years. It stays to be seen whether or not Peugeot will use the E-508 nameplate for the next-gen mannequin, or if it make a change to a brand new naming technique for its future EVs.