The electric Peugeot e-2008 crossover will be priced at $59,900 before on-road costs when it arrives here later this year.
Peugeot says a “limited initial allocation” will arrive in showrooms in the third quarter of 2023.
The new electric SUV is available to pre-order now.
It’s distinguished from regular 2008 models by its body-colour grille slats, as well as e-2008 badging.
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Overseas models shown throughout
The e-2008 will follow shortly after the e-Partner van, Peugeot’s first electric vehicle in Australia, which is priced just $90 above the electric crossover. It features the same electric powertrain.
Peugeot Australia says it’s in the final evaluation stages of bringing the e-208 light hatch Down Under, which could arrive later this year. It’s also evaluating the mid-sized e-Partner van.
The rollout of electric vehicles follows a similarly extensive rollout of plug-in hybrids over 2022 and 2023, with PHEV versions of the 308, 3008 and 508 now on sale.
Pricing
- 2023 Peugeot e-2008: $59,000
Price excludes on-road costs.
Drivetrains
The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 features a single electric motor with 100kW of power and 260Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 9.9 seconds.
It’s front-wheel drive.
Efficiency
The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 uses a 50kWh battery and offers a claimed range of 328km on the WLTP test cycle.
It can be charged with AC power at up to 11kW and with DC power up to 100kW. With the latter, it will take thirty minutes to charge from 0 to 80 per cent.
Dimensions
The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 measures 4300mm long, 1987mm wide and 1550mm tall on a 2605mm wheelbase.
It has 434L of boot space. Folding the rear seats expands this to 1467L, measured to the roof.
Servicing and Warranty
The Peugeot e-2008 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The first five services are capped at $258, $360, $258, $374 and $272, or $1522 over the course of five years. Intervals are every 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first.
Three- and five-year pre-paid service plans are also available, priced at $600 and $1000, respectively.
Safety
While the petrol-powered Peugeot 2008 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, the electric model has yet to be assessed.
A full list of safety equipment has yet to be released for the Australian market, but some feature highlights include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane Positioning Assist (lane centring)
All petrol 2008 models in Australia currently offer autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors as standard.
The presence of Lane Positioning Assist suggests the e-2008 will get the petrol GT and GT Sport’s level of safety equipment, which includes a more sophisticated autonomous emergency braking system with low-light pedestrian and cyclist detection, as well as automatic high-beam and blind-spot monitoring.
Standard Equipment
Peugeot hasn’t released a full equipment list for the e-2008 yet, though it has confirmed it will come standard with:
- Keyless entry and start
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with massaging
A panoramic sunroof is optional.
Colours
The e-2008 will come standard with Orange Fusion paint.
Nera Black and Artense Grey metallic finishes are $690 extra, while Vertigo Blue, Elixir Red and Pearl White premium finishes cost $1050.
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