Peugeot

e-408 GT Long Range 550km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Peugeot's most distinctive EV — the e-408 is a low-slung fastback crossover with a panoramic roof, 73kWh battery, 550km range and a truly head-turning silhouette.

Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€39,990 After SEAI + VRT grants
550km WLTP ~436km real-world
550WLTP range km73kWh battery
436Real range kmIrish conditions est.
160Max DC kWFast charging
6.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€39,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity73 kWh
WLTP range550 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~436 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.8s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque360 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate160 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity536 L
Towing capacity1,000 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,686 mm
Width1,858 mm
Height1,471 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range550km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~436km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Peugeot highlights

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Peugeot i-Cockpit
Compact steering wheel + high-set instrument cluster for heads-up driving
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STLA Medium platform (e-3008)
Next-gen Stellantis EV architecture — longer range, faster charging
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Free2Move charging
Single account access to all major Irish and European networks

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€45,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€39,990

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€478
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€976
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,222/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the e-408 costs approximately €478 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 e-408 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
e-408 Active 54kWh 440km
Entry
54kWh · 440km €40,990€34,990
e-408 GT Long Range 73kWh 550km
Long Range
73kWh · 550km €45,990€39,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 e-408 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 176km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 216km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 126km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 176km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges

Based on ~436km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the e-408 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 536L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 1,000kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Sleek fastback SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~10h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~61min
🚀 160kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~19min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Peugeot EVs support up to 100–160kW DC charging on newer models via the Free2Move app.

Peugeot Free2Move provides access to public charging networks via a single account. The e-3008 and newer models reach up to 160kW DC charging for practical long-distance travel. Peugeot dealers arrange home wallbox installation through the Free2Move network.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,686 mm
Width1,858 mm
Height1,471 mm
Boot capacity536 L
Towing (braked)1,000 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km

The Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km has an Irish list price of €45,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €39,990. The range starts from €40,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km has a WLTP official range of 550km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 436km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €478. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €976. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes. Peugeot is part of Stellantis — formed in 2021 from the merger of PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel) and FCA (Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo). Peugeot EVs share platforms with Citroën, DS, Opel and Fiat electric vehicles, with shared dealer and parts networks across Ireland.
The Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km supports up to 160kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 61 minutes. At the maximum 160kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 19 minutes.
The Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Peugeot e-408 GT Long Range 550km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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