Plug-in hybrid cars: introduction
Are you ready to discover a new and efficient driving innovation? Discover all there is to know about plug-in hybrid cars and what they have to offer at Peugeot.
Get set to join a road to new possibilities with our PHEV car range featuring our all New 308 Plug-in Hybrid model.
What is a plug-in hybrid car (PHEV)?
Plug-in hybrid cars feature both a traditional combustion engine along with an electric motor. On board a PHEV car, you can experience the best of both worlds by switching to fully electric mode in a matter of seconds.
This new driving innovation offers drivers the optimum balance between traditional and electric driving whilst maintaining environmental efficiency, all without compromising performance quality.
How do plug-in hybrid cars work?
So, how does a plug-in hybrid car work? The battery of a PHEV car works to power an electric motor whilst fuel is used to power a petrol or diesel combustion engine. These vehicles are able to run on purely electric power until the battery levels start to run out, which is when the car seamlessly switches to the combustion engine automatically.
Whilst plug-in hybrids are very similar to hybrid vehicles, there are a few notable differences when you compare a hybrid vs plug-in hybrid. The main difference is that electric hybrid cars rely on gas engines to keep their batteries powered up, whereas plug-in hybrids can interchangeably use fuel and battery making them self-charging hybrids.
Thanks to its self-sufficient hybrid ability, once the battery of a Peugeot PHEV car is charged, it can use electric power for daily journeys up to 37- 39 miles and a petrol engine for longer distances.
Which Peugeot is the best plug-in hybrid car?
308
New 408
508
3008
WLTP Data:
Official Fuel Consumption in MPG (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 308 SW PLUG-IN HYBRID range are: Combined 230.4(1.2) - 293.9(1.0) and CO2 22 - 28g/km. Equivalent All Electric Range: 37 miles
Official Fuel Consumption in MPG (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 408 PLUG-IN HYBRID range are: Combined 211.3(1.2) - 269.5(1.0) and CO2 24 - 30g/km. Equivalent All Electric Range: 39 - 40 miles
Official Fuel Consumption in MPG (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 508 PLUG-IN HYBRID range are: Combined 193.6(1.5) - 274.8(1.0) and CO2 33 - 23g/km. Equivalent All Electric Range: 37 - 40 miles...