Peugeot e-3008 73kWh 210 Review 2024

Intro, Price, Options and Verdict

Introduction

Peugeot, like other Stellantis brands, has been shoehorning basically the same EV drivetrain into everything from small hatchbacks like the e-208, all the way up to vans like the e-Expert. But this year sees the launch of the next generation of electric platforms from Stellantis, some of which are brand new, and the Peugeot e-3008 is the first car to arrive that uses one called STLA Medium. The e-3008 was announced with the promise of 435 miles of range, but for now we just get the basic version. Can the all-electric Peugeot repeat the success of the previous fossil fuel 3008, which has been a million-selling triumph?

Price and Options

The new Stellantis platform, called STLA Medium, was initially highlighted as being pure BEV. In fact, it can still accommodate internal combustion engines (ICE), but the design uses the “skateboard” configuration with the batteries below the passenger compartment floor. Previous designs shoehorned them into spare areas within an ICE-focused design. So STLA Medium is optimized for BEVs, without compromises like a transmission tunnel reducing rear passenger space.

The e-3008 takes advantage of this to offer much more battery capacity than previous Stellantis cars. Eventually, this will stretch to 98kWh, but to start off with, the capacity is 73kWh. That’s still significantly more than the 50kWh used in previous Peugeot EVs. This is allied with a 210hp front-wheel drive motor in the car we test drove. There will be an all-wheel drive dual-motor version with 320hp later in the year, using the same 73kWh battery. The 98kWh pack will be allied with a slightly more powerful 230hp motor driving the front wheels, but that won’t be available until later in 2024 either.

Peugeot has streamlined the configuration choices for the e-3008, with just Allure and GT trim levels, plus three option packs. The latter include a 360-degree vision system with drive assistance (£700 for Allure, £600 for GT), advanced grip control (£300), and a sunroof (£900), which also adds a Focal sound system with the GT trim (increasing the price to £1,200). On top of that is paint choices, a towbar (£500), heat pump (£700) and 22kW AC charging. Yes, that’s right, a heat pump is an optional extra, not a standard feature (in the UK).

When the e-3008 was announced last year, the main attention was on the Long Range version, with some suggestion it would be available for around £50,000. However, with this initial drivetrain, the Allure version of the e-3008 is already £45,850 and the GT is £49,650. Considering the RWD Tesla Model Y costs £44,990, and the Long Range £52,990, Peugeot has stiff competition. The Volkswagen Group alternatives are generally more expensive, however. Buyers will have to consider whether they want to pay this much money for a Peugeot.

Design, Comfort and Storage

Exterior Design

Stylistically, Peugeot hasn’t taken a radical leap with the e-3008. The front is still recognizably Peugeot and not a million miles from the previous petrol 3008, although the headlights are thinner. However, while the last model was a conventional SUV / crossover, the e-3008 pays lip service to the current “coupe” trend with a greater sloping angle at the rear. However, the slope still starts quite far back, so the rear space isn’t reduced that much in the pursuit of style.

Chrome has been banished, and there are more angles than before, which also follows the current car design trends. The e-3008 is bigger than its predecessor, but this is still not a large car. It’s 20cm shorter than a Tesla Model Y, for example. That makes it better suited for urban environments, although the e-3008 is meant for every family journey, even without the 98kWh battery. This is the same formula that made the 3008 so popular – the size is a good compromise between family utility and the compactness required for cities and towns.

The Allure comes with 19in “Fuji” alloy wheels whereas the GT goes an inch larger with 20in “Yosemite” alloys. The standard colour for either car is a lurid blue called “Obsession”, but you can also choose from a lighter “Cumulus” or darker “Titane” grey, a dark green-like blue called “Ingaro”, “Okenite” white, and a gloss black “Nera” option. These are all £650.

Interior Comfort

The Peugeot e-3008’s interior has a more luxurious feel than the previous 3008. However, the central console is high and that makes the front feel enclosed. The seats are plush and comfortable, though, with Nappa leather as an option for both trim levels. Otherwise, you get fabric for the Allure and Alcantara for the GT. The bolsters even move in slightly when you sit in the car, like some expensive sportscars, although that is not the general aim of this family SUV. The seats are electrically adjustable on the GT trim, with two memory slot functions.

There are a couple of cupholders in that central console, plus a sizeable cubby covered by what looks like a wireless phone charger, but in fact that’s hidden further forward under the dashboard. The cubby does have some USB ports and a 12V car adapter socket inside, so if you need wired charging, this is available here.

Rear passenger space is quite spacious, and the fact that Peugeot hasn’t started the rear roof slant too far forward means that headroom remains pretty good too. There’s plenty of knee room. The optional sunroof is panoramic and further accentuates the sense of room in the back. Rear passengers get their own air vents, USB ports, and even a 12V car power adapter socket. The middle seat back can fold down to make an armrest with a couple of cupholders, plus a tray for putting a device in. The two outer rear seats have ISOfix points, but not the front seat.

Storage and Load Carrying

The e-3008 is a relatively compact SUV but it still offers a very usable amount of boot space. With the rear seats up, the capacity is 520 litres, which is larger than a small estate car lie a Mercedes C-class or Audi A4, although a bit less than the Volkswagen ID.4, a lot less than a Skoda Enyaq iV including the Coupe version, and dwarfed by the Tesla Model Y. Still, for the family shop or a weekend away, it will be more than adequate.

The rear seats have a 40/20/40 split so you can fit a longer item in the rear and still have two passengers in the back. Drop all three sections forward and the space increases to 1,480 litres, which is quite a bit less than Volkswagen Group SUVs and a lot less than a Tesla Model Y. But it’s also on par with a small estate car. The e-3008 can also tow up to 1,250kg, enough for a decently sized trailer or a small caravan.

In-Car Entertainment and Controls

While the overall cockpit experience is conventional, Peugeot has launched its new Panoramic i-Cockpit with the e-3008. This comes in the form of a curved 21in widescreen that combines both the digital instrument display and infotainment. The GT trim also adds a head-up display to provide even more options for what to look at when driving.

The steering wheel is relatively conventional in layout, although the shape is a bit funky, with flat sections top and bottom. Buttons for the adaptive cruise control are found on the left and media controls on the right. You get a conventional stalk for lights and indicators on the left, and one on the right for windscreen wipers.  There are two paddles behind the steering wheel to change the level of regeneration.

You turn the car off and on using a button, and then there’s a rocker for choosing drive, neutral and reverse, with a park mode button at the top. As with other Stellantis cars, there’s a separate electronic parking brake. There’s another rocker for choosing between Eco, Normal and Sport engine power levels. There’s a row of touch buttons for controlling infotainment and some key aspects of climate control, although most of this is operated via the infotainment portion of the widescreen.

The infotainment is a significant step forward for a Stellantis car. It’s much more responsive than previous systems we’ve used. The sat-nav includes routing that takes into account charging, optimising stop times for the quickest journey. However, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported so you can use your phone navigation instead if you want. There’s an app to go with the infotainment that enables you to track a charging session remotely, plan routes and send them to the car, plus remote locking and unlocking.

Performance, Running Costs, Range, and Safety

Performance and Driving

The basic front-wheel drive Peugeot e-3008 is not the fastest EV, despite its 210hp. It weights 2,090kg, so that power only translates to 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds. The all-wheel drive version will take a more energetic 6.4 seconds. The performance of the Long Range version hasn’t been announced yet, but with a little more power is likely to have similar acceleration to the basic front-wheel drive version.

Handling is tighter than you’d expect for family SUV, thanks to the low centre of gravity of the skateboard design, which places the heavy batteries below the vehicle floor. The e-3008 is not exactly a driver’s car, but in the windy mountain roads of the French Riviera where we road tested it, the vehicle enabled a decent level of enjoyment. Although the e-3008 is not very quick, the immediate electric torque means A-road overtaking is still painless.

City driving is probably where a car like this will spend a lot of its time, and while it’s not exactly a compact hatchback, it’s small enough to navigate the tight roads of a town in the south of France. On the few highways we had a chance to drive on, the e-3008 felt very comfortable. You will be able to take advantage of this car’s capable range.

Range and Charging

While previous Stellantis cars offered decent value, they achieved this at the expense of battery size and thereby range. Now that the e-3008 sports a healthier 73kWh, the range is a much more satisfying 327 WLTP miles. This is on par with the 77kWh Volkswagen ID.4, Skoda Enyaq iV 80 and Tesla Model Y Long Range. The AWD e-3008 only drops one mile to 326 miles, which is surprising considering the extra power. The 98kWh car will allegedly offer an incredible 435 miles of range, which would be class-leading, but we’ll have to wait to see if that lives up to its promise.

During our test driving at the launch around the hills of Cannes, France, we achieved 3.3 miles per kWh. This was mostly in Normal mode, and with some steep inclines both up and down. Combining that with the battery capacity would give a real-world range of 240 miles, which is very usable and above the WLTP range of previous Peugeot EVs, showing just how considerable the improvement is. If the Long Range is similarly efficient, it could offer well over 300 miles of real-world range.

The charging rate has been improved too, although Stellantis has stuck with a 400V architecture to save the costs of moving to 800V (or so they said at the launch). DC charging goes up to 160kW and AC up to 11kW, with 22kW AC as an optional extra. This means that you can recharge from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes, and from zero to full in under seven hours on three-phase power, although a regular 7kW wall box will take around ten hours. Either way, the e-3008 is much more capable of long-distance journeys than previous Stellantis cars we’ve tested.

Running Costs

The WLTP rating is for 4.4 miles per kWh, but our experience of 3.3 miles per kWh is a bit more average. If you had a cheap overnight charging tariff such as Octopus Intelligent at 7.5p per kWh, that would equate to 2.3p per mile. UK insurance group details haven’t been released yet.

The basic warranty is three years for 60,000 miles. However, Peugeot has now added Peugeot Allure Care. After the car has scheduled maintenance within the Peugeot-approved network, an extra two years and 16,000 miles of cover for the electric motor, charging system, powertrain, electrical and mechanical components will be added, up to a total of eight years. The battery already has an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Safety

There’s a decent level of safety tech included as standard with the Peugeot e-3008. Even the Allure trim gets speed limit and traffic sign recognition. There’s an Advanced Emergency Braking System with a radar to provide night detection of pedestrians and cyclists. There’s lane keep assistance, collision warning, and lane departure warning. The main safety difference with the GT trim is the addition of adaptive cruise control with “Stop & Go” for traffic jams.

The 360-degree Vision and Drive Assist Pack adds blind spot detection, driver attention alert, and rear cross traffic alerts. It’s more expensive with the Allure trim ((£700 versus £600) because it adds adaptive cruise control, which the GT already has, and a heated steering wheel. The GT gets Highway Assist 2.0, which provides active lane centring.

If you opt for the Advanced Grip Control pack, you get an extra three driving modes for inclement conditions. These include Sand, Snow & Mud, and Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC). On the GT trim, this pack comes with the 19in “Fuji” alloy wheels.

However, the e-3008 doesn’t have a Euro NCAP safety rating yet, although the previous version had five stars.

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