Peugeot commits to going all-electric in Europe from 2030

French manufacturer Peugeot has announced its intentions to deliver an all-electric model range in Europe from 2030.

Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson told Automotive News Europe the manufacturer was committing to make only electric vehicles for the European market from 2030, five years before the expected European Union mandate to ban internal combustion engine production comes into play.

However, the move to exclusively producing EVs won't apply worldwide, as Peugeot still plans to manufacture vehicles with internal combustion engines for international markets with sufficient demand past that date, with its range of EV platforms able to be adapted to suit fossil-fuel powered cars.

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"As we move on to the new [Stellantis] platforms (STLA Small, Medium, Large) by 2030, in Europe all of our models will be electric," Jackson told the publication.

"But I still have to make sure I maintain internal combustion offerings for my international customers."

In Europe, roughly 70 per cent of Peugeot's model line-up is electrified, either with fully-electric drivetrains or plug-in hybrid options.

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Earlier this year, parent company Stellantis announced its intentions to electrify each of its 14 brands, outlining its plan for 70 per cent of vehicle sales to come from EVs by 2030 in Europe.

At present, there are no electrified Peugeot models on sale in Australia, although this is set to change from next year with the first-quarter launch of the 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid and the 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD, followed by the new 308 later in the year.