On 12 March 2024, Peugeot UK divulged a quirky new ranking: their top 10 Michelin Green Star restaurants for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. But is there a deeper message behind the manufacturer’s fun publicity campaign? Despite the light-hearted premise, the move may be seen as part of a broader mission to integrate sustainability and driving in people’s day-to-day lives.
Peering Under the Bonnet: Peugeot E-308’s Specifications in Spotlight
Peugeot’s E-308, a key figure in the restaurant ranking exercise, is the company’s first all-electric C-segment vehicle. It boasts an electric motor of 156hp (115kW) and a 54kWh battery, offering an impressive range of up to 257 miles (WLTP). The vehicle supports 100kW DC rapid charging – a full charge from 20-80% reportedly taking less than 25 minutes.
While the 257-mile range sits on the higher end of industry averages for EVs, it’s important to remember that actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions and usage. Furthermore, the rapid charging claim needs to be evaluated against the availability and distribution of compatible charging units.
Top 10 Michelin Green star restaurants for electric vehicle drivers
| Michelin Green Star Restaurants | Position | Total Charge Points within 1 mile | Rapid chargers within 5 miles |
| Apricity, London | 1 | 650 | 291 |
| St. Barts, London | 2 | 239 | 254 |
| Silo, London | 3 | 100 | 229 |
| Petersham Nurseries Café, London | 4 | 22 | 161 |
| Wilsons, Bristol | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Where The Light Gets In, Stockport | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| Oak, Bath | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| Terrior Tapas, Bournemouth | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| Moor Hall, Aughton | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Angela’s, Margate | 10 | 2 | 6 |
What You Need to Know Moving Forward
While PEUGEOT’s ties of Michelin Green star restaurants to EV driving is a unique marketing approach, it does capture an essential aspect of the EV transition – the integration of sustainable practices into everyday life. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen how effective such strategies will be at convincing consumers to switch to EVs, and whether the E-308’s specifications live up to real-world experiences.
