In the same day Peugeot Australia announced 3008 pricing and the demise of the 508 , it also announced significant changes to its powertrain strategy. That includes phasing out plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), delaying some key electric vehicle (EV) launches, and rolling out a new mild-hybrid powertrain across multiple model lines. Peugeot has confirmed new EVs now won’t launch until 2025 as the “electric vehicle landscape for passenger and SUV vehicles in Australia is rapidly evolving and dynamic”.
“Although we’re not in a position to comment specifically on individual vehicles, the 100 per cent electric range is set to expand from 2025,” said a spokesperson for Peugeot Australia. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . It hasn’t provided any further detail on upcoming EVs, so it’s unclear if the same slate of vehicles is still planned, while we also don’t know exactly when during the year they’ll arrive. Upcoming EVs will join the existing E-Partner and E-Expert vans.
The company updated its website today, removing pages for cars like the E-208 and E-2008 but keeping a mention of the upcoming E-3008. The current Peugeot 208 first entered production in 2019 but it’s never been offered here. However, Peugeot confirmed last year the electric version – called the E-208 – would arrive here during 2024.
As mentioned, Peugeot has now said it still plans to expand its EV lin.