This, or a Volkswagen ID 3? That’s a decision you can now make, starting this month. A front-mounted motor endows the new French hatchback with 156bhp, 22bhp more than the technically similar Peugeot e-208 supermini and e-2008 crossover, and 192lb ft. Power is supplied by a 51kWh (usable) battery, which is only slightly larger than that used by more compact EVs from Peugeot parent Stellantis. The e-308 will join pure-combustion petrol and diesel options and a pair of plug-in hybrids in the 308 line-up.

Peugeot e-2008

The e-2008 starts at £36,350 for basic Active trim, while the Allure and GT models that most buyers will want come in at £38,350 and £40,550 respectively. The facelift brings a wider, more aggressive, new Peugeot badge and updated lights inspired by the Peugeot 508. It also gains a larger, 54kWh battery and a more powerful electric motor, with output boosted by 18% over the previous e-2008, at 153bhp.

Citroën ë-C4 X