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PLUG-IN HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Technology

 
 
HOW DO PLUG-IN HYBRID
VEHICLES WORK?


HOW DO PLUG-IN HYBRID

VEHICLES WORK

 

 

 

EMP2 PLATFORM

 

The EMP2 Common Modular Platform (CMP) has been developed in order to perfectly integrate the specific components of each energy, without compromising on performance.

PLUG-IN HYBRID ENGINE

Combination of an electric motor & petrol engine

 

OPTIMAL AND IMPERCEPTIBLE TRANSITIONS

To alternate between electric and combustion engines, the torque converter of the combustion engine versions is replaced by a wet multi-plate clutch to provide 60 Nm more torque and more responsiveness.

 

ELECTRIFIED REAR AXLE

On the HYBRID4 version, the multi-link rear axle is equipped with a 83 kW electric motor to provide 4-wheel drive, without impacting on passenger space. 

PETROL COMBUSTION ENGINE

The 1.6L Turbocharged PureTech engine has been adapted, with an alternator-starter and a specific cooling front panel. It produces 132kW on HYBRID and 147 kW on HYBRID4.

 

NEW ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The PureTech engine is paired with the new 8-speed e-EAT8 automatic gearbox. Combined with the gearbox, an electric motor produces 81 kW on the front axle.

PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY

LITHIUM-ION TYPE

 

The high-voltage battery is of the Lithium-ion type (300V) and is located under the rear seats on both HYBRID and HYBRID4 (4-wheel drive) versions. The 408 Plug-In Hybrid battery has a capacity of 12.4 kWh.
 
The battery comes with an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty(i) PHEV traction battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever is sooner, from th vehicle's warranty start date.  for 70% of its capacity.

ENRICHED DRIVING

For renewed pleasure

NEW BRAKE FUNCTION

 

The driver can choose to activate a new Brake function that allows the vehicle to decelerate without applying the brake pedal. It also allows the battery to be recharged, such as when travelling downhill. 

 

In Drive mode, a single rearward pull on the Shift and Park by wire automatic gearbox selector activates Brake mode.

DRIVING MODES

 

  • Electric: default mode, make the most if all the benefits if an electric vehicle.
  • Hybrid: allows you to drive both on electric and internal combustion engines depending on your driving style and the type of road you are driving on.
  • Sport: enjoy maximum engine torque performance with the combination of both engines.

NEW e-SAVE FUNCTION

With the e-SAVE function, the driver can set aside a reserve of electrical energy to be used when desired. This function can, for example, when driving on the highway to keep a reserve of electrical energy for use in an urban area.

 

Accessible from the e-SAVE menu on the touchscreen, simply select Zero Emission mode on the driving mode selector for 100% electric driving.

PEUGEOT i-COCKPIT™

 

The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit™ incorporates driving information in the driver’s field of vision. It is fully customisable and configurable.

 

A power meter to the right of the digital instrument panel is made up of 3 zones:

ECO for energy-efficient driving

POWER for more dynamic driving

CHARGE for energy recovery phases

 

There are two gauges on either side of the instrument panel: one for fuel, the other for electric. The available range, in km, is indicated below these gauges.

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