2025 Peugeot E-308 SW: Stylish & Practical Electric Estate

It's the estate version of Peugeot's 308, but now with a battery. In fact, this groundbreaking model is in its third generation: the original launched in 2007, the second in 2013, and the current one in 2021—and has since been facelifted in 2025.
It sits on parent company Stellantis' EMP2 V3 platform, which means it shares its undercarriage with vehicles like the DS 4 and Vauxhall Astra (a load-carrying electric variant of the latter is also available for sale).
All the things we love about the E-308 hatch are present in the larger model: it's completely normal and easy to use. There's no headline-making bhp madness (it produces just 154 bhp and 270 lb ft of torque) and no space-age design quirks. However, the 2025 facelift features a full line of illuminated grille lights and a cheaper, albeit optional, illuminated Peugeot badge on the front.
However, it will be expensive.
At launch, yes; the new car cost over forty thousand dollars, though with significantly lower BIK banding (for company car users) than its combustion-engine siblings, it regained its financial appeal. But Peugeot acted wisely—or feared its growing Chinese competition—and reduced the price by ten thousand dollars for the mid-life facelift.
With the UK government's latest electric car grant, prices for the entry-level Allure now start at just over £30,000, rising to around £35,000 for top-spec cars. This is quite a lot, especially since a hybrid 308 with the same amount of power can actually be a bit more expensive. People are attracted to these types of EVs...
What about the battery?
The E-308 SW launched with just one battery size, a 51kWh pack that's also seen in other Stellantis models and, in fact, the E-308 hatchback. Before the facelift, its WLTP range was 254 miles, and we got 3.4 miles/kWh from the car in a week of mixed driving. This equates to about 185 miles from a full tank of power.
After the facelift, with improved battery chemistry for a 55kWh capacity, its WLTP claim is 275 miles. So you'll probably be able to easily drive over 200 miles in real-world conditions. Taking advantage of the warm, Portuguese weather, we managed just over 4 miles/kWh this time.

If you find the right powerful ultra-rapid charger, the car charges at a maximum rate of 100kW, which means a 20-80% charge in about 30 minutes.

There aren't many electric estates around, are there? This is a niche that many have sadly overlooked for a long time. But then again, estates aren't the powerhouses they once were, so they don't sell as well in a world full of crossovers. It's no surprise that there are so many electric SUVs everywhere.
Along with the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, you'll also find the MG5 EV at this end of the market. A VW ID.7 Tourer is also coming, but the rest of the electric estates are strictly premium. You won't find it more popular than something like the BMW i5 Touring or Porsche Taycan. However, the arrival of Chinese competitors is expected to increase their numbers, and Skoda also has a competitor on the way. If you only want an estate with green features, there's also the uber-friendly Toyota Corolla.
Both the Astra and MG5 are priced significantly lower than the Peugeot, which surpasses them in luxury and other such things. To be honest, Vauxhall has upped its game in recent years, but the Astra Estate still seems a bit cold to us—though the British brand offers plenty of incentives for EV buyers, and if you're good with the dealer, you'll get plenty of free charging from them. If you're looking for ultimate practicality, a wildcard from the Stellantis stable would be the Citroën e-Berlingo. In this case, TG's new family car favorite is the unique Kia PV5...
So how does the e-308 perform?
Peugeot decided it was clearly unsporty, chasing those premium profit margins. But it's hard to stand out in Stellantis's vast empire, and Peugeot is looking sporty again. Especially now with the new GTI hot hatch.

Whatever the company's latest lineup, the E-308 has performed well from the start, a light, satisfying contender that doesn't boast about its talent. The small, thick-rimmed steering wheel, comfortable driving position, and cozy interior all give the car a relaxed yet functional atmosphere.
And although it lacks much feel, the car turns sharply into corners and takes advantage of the low-slung center of gravity that comes with a large battery pack.
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What's the Verdict?

"It's easy to use every day, and the larger boot space makes it more practical than the E-308 hatch."
On paper, it's a very smart buy: it's easy to use every day, and the large trunk space makes it more practical than hatchback models. It's also inexpensive to operate. It's a great electric car for the whole family. It looks great and is comfortable inside, making it even more fun.

sweeten the deal. Especially now it's loads cheaper and goes further on a charge post-facelift.

If you’re really into your EV driving then it doesn’t offer the same level of flexibility and granular detail that other cars do, but that’s not really how it operates. While other carmakers play catch-up on electric estates, Peugeot’s take is probably the best all-rounder you can currently buy at the affordable end of the market.