Abarth 500e vs Peugeot e-308

The Abarth 500e starts from $60,500 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot e-308 opens at $65,990. That makes the Abarth 500e the more affordable entry point by $5,490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $66,550 and $72,589 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Abarth 500e features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot e-308 gets a 10-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Abarth 500e stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and JBL audio that you will not find on the Peugeot e-308. The Peugeot e-308 counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, power tailgate and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Abarth 500e gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Peugeot e-308 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Abarth 500e and 2-zone in the Peugeot e-308.

The Abarth 500e uses a Electric producing 113kW and 235Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Peugeot e-308 responds with a Electric Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Peugeot e-308 has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the Abarth 500e is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Abarth 500e) vs 50kWh (Peugeot e-308), giving WLTP ranges of 253km and 410km. DC fast charging peaks at 85kW (Abarth 500e) vs 100kW (Peugeot e-308).

The Abarth 500e measures 3,673mm long on a 2,322mm wheelbase, 692mm shorter than the Peugeot e-308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot e-308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 185L in the Abarth 500e and 434L in the Peugeot e-308, giving the Peugeot e-308 a 249L advantage. The Peugeot e-308 seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 500e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Peugeot e-308). The Peugeot e-308 has longer coverage.