Peugeot is updating the 408 fastback with a new exterior look, an all-electric E-408 variant and a wider set of connected features, as the brand pushes the model further up the C-segment.
Peugeot said last Friday that the refreshed 408 range now spans three powertrains: battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid. The car is built at Peugeot’s Mulhouse plant in France.
One of the most visible changes is a new body colour called Flare Green, described by the company as shifting noticeably depending on light conditions.
Peugeot is also leaning harder into lighting as a brand cue. The updated 408 introduces a new front lighting signature, while the rear gains illuminated “PEUGEOT” lettering across the tail.
On the EV side, Peugeot positions the E-408 as an efficiency-led offering. The company quotes combined energy use of 14.7kWh/100km and a WLTP combined range of 456km from a 58.2kWh usable NMC battery. DC charging is rated up to 120kW, with a 20%–80% recharge taking “around 30 minutes”, according to Peugeot.
Peugeot also lists EV-specific functions including battery preconditioning, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability and Plug & Charge support, aimed at making public charging simpler in day-to-day use.
For buyers not ready to go fully electric, the 408 Plug-In Hybrid 240 e-DCS7 pairs a 180PS petrol engine with a 92kW electric motor for a combined 240PS. Peugeot quotes an urban electric-only range of 85km and says the 14.6kWh battery can be fully recharged in 2 hours 5 minutes with a 7.4kW wallbox and the optional 7.4kW onboard charger.
The 408 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 is pitched as the entry electrified option, with Peugeot quoting 5.0l/100km (WLTP combined) and the ability to run in electric mode for up to half of urban driving time in certain conditions.
Inside, Peugeot points to new instrument-cluster graphics (including optional 3D on higher trims), plus updated infotainment and over-the-air software updates. Business, GT and GT Exclusive trims add i-Connect Advanced with TomTom connected navigation and ChatGPT integration, among other connected services.
