Peugeot’s concept Inception set to lead electric charge

The Peugeot Inception was unveiled at the CES show in Las Vegas. Photo: Supplied

Peugeot’s recently revealed Inception concept vehicle will set the design direction for the Stellantis brand’s next generation of electric vehicles.

Just unveiled at the CES show in Las Vegas, the large sedan is based on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, an upcoming full-electric architecture, and will have up to 800 km range.

The Inception uses a 100-kilowatt-hour battery with an output of 507kW from two electric motors, one powering the front wheels and the other the rear. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in less than three seconds.

The STLA Large platform will be used for midsize and large high-performance vehicles from Stellantis brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep.

The Inception will use an 800-volt electric system, as well as a wireless induction charging capability. The battery charges the equivalent of 30 km of range in one minute or 150 km in five minutes, says Europe Autonews.

Peugeot says the Inception introduces a “simpler and more refined design language” that will appear on models launched in 2025 and beyond. 

The brand expects to be all-electric in Europe by 2030, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson says.