The electric version of Peugeot’s striking crossbreed is updated for 2026
When the 408 landed in 2022, we were told an electric version of the 4.7m-long liftback-cum-crossover would be just around the corner, but it took its sweet time. It took almost three years of delay before the e-408 arrived, by which point the EMP2-based Citroën twin, the C5-X, had been discontinued.Like the internal combustion Peugeot 408, the electric fastback has been updated as part of Peugeot’s ongoing range refresh, benefiting from the same design modifications as its internal combustion counterpart. In 2026, the e-408 has few direct rivals, but as an amalgamation of bodystyles, there are a plethora of indirect models to beat. The Mazda 6e and MG IM5 are more traditionally low-slung liftbacks, the Ford Capri, Smart #3 and Kia EV6 are more obviously crossovers and the Tesla Model 3 saloon is a benchmark for most in the D-segment. How then does it fare against its hatchback, liftback, saloon and crossover rivals? Let’s find out. The Peugeot e-408 range at a glance The e-408 is largely unchanged beneath the metal, retaining a 58kWh battery with a range of 283 miles.Charging speed is rated at 120kW, which is average for the price, but soundly beaten by the Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes CLA, both of which hover closer to 200kW.
