Used Peugeot e-2008 2020-present review

To understand the Peugeot e-2008, first we must decipher it. Perhaps obviously, the 'e' denotes the model is electric. The rest refers to its internal combustion counterpart, the 2008 small SUV, which is itself based on the Peugeot 208 small hatchback. We could dive further down this rabbit hole, but the code is already cracked – we have a compact electric SUV on our hands.

It has a usable battery size of 50kWh and a 134bhp electric motor driving the front wheels; unsurprisingly, this is all the same as in the Peugeot e-208. It's your sole set-up, but does it prove an Achilles heel?

Performance & Range: As far as performance is concerned, the e-2008 is punchy around town (more so than many petrol and diesel alternatives) and good enough on the motorway, but it's far from a ballistic missile like a fair few electric cars are (the Tesla Model Y being one example). The e-2008 managed 0-60mph in 9.0sec in our test.

The e-2008's official range is modest, at 206 miles, and that figure is likely to drop to around 150 miles in real-world conditions, especially over the winter months. If you do more than the occasional long journey, you might want to consider rivals such as the Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia e-Niro, both of which have official ranges of more than 280 miles.

A 2023 facelift saw the replacement of the 134bhp motor with a more powerful, 154bhp one – it only cuts 0.5sec off the 0-60mph time, though. The battery saw an upgrade as well: the e-2008 now has 250 miles of official range.

Ride & Handling: The steering wheel is rather small and that takes some time getting used to. Small inputs create quite quick responses and, at the same time, the steering is quite vague to begin with. Whether you’re trying to stay straight on the motorway or sweep accurately through corners, it demands greater concentration than tidy-handling cars such as the Volkswagen ID 3.

It also leans more in corners than the ID 3, making it less planted and agile. It's capable, but not a driver's car by any means. It's better suited to those who want cool, calm and collected transport. However, road and wind noise are very well suppressed in the e-2008, while the ride is more comfortable than a MG ZS EV's.

Interior & Practicality: Peugeot's 'i-Cockpit' design means your steering wheel sits below the driver's dials. The reason it's under is so the dials are in your eyeline, but it won't line up with everyone's preferred driving position. As such, it's something you should try for yourself first.

We have no complaints about front space and rear space is more than adequate. Only those taller than six feet will find head and leg room tight in the back. The boot can hold five carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf – the same as the ID 3 – and that translates to a reasonable-sized buggy or a decent amount of shopping.

The interior is pretty classy, too. The switches have an expensive feel and there’s a nice mix of materials everywhere, with tactile upper surfaces complemented by gloss-black trims that in the main feel solid.

Trims & Equipment: Entry-level Active trim was dropped from the range soon after release because it wasn't popular. That means the entry point, in effect, is Active Premium, which comes with 16in alloy wheels, climate control, automatic lights and wipers, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Stepping up to Allure trim grants you 17in wheels, privacy glass, passenger seat height adjustment and a rear-view camera. You don't even need to upgrade to GT Premium for the creature comforts to come at you thick and fast, because GT already has a lot. It has faux-leather/cloth seats, ambient lighting, heated front seats, full LED headlights, front parking sensors and a 10.0in infotainment screen (up from the standard 7.0in unit).

Speaking of infotainment, the smaller screen does without sat-nav. That’s not really a problem, though, because it has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, so you can use navigation apps from your phone via the infotainment screen. The larger touchscreen has navigation included. You'll need Allure Premium (or above) to have your analogue dials switched for a 3D digital instrument panel.

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The Peugeot e-2008's used starting price of around £14,000 spawns a range of trims, including top-spec GT-Line (GT Premium's previous name pre-2021). A mix of 2020 and 2021 cars are present, all with mileages of less than 30,000.

If you'd like a facelifted e-2008 from 2023 or 2024, you'll need upwards of £20,000 at the moment.

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Charging: To charge the e-2008's battery, you’re looking at around seven hours from a 7kW home wallbox (0-100%) or 50 minutes (10-80%) at a 50kW public rapid charger. If you can find a 100kW charger (to make full use of the e-2008's peak charging speed), you can get that top-up in less than half an hour.

Insurance and servicing: Expect insurance costs to be lower than for larger SUVs and those with premium badges. The e-2008's insurance groups range from 25 to 27 (depending on trim). Peugeot offers fixed-price servicing, with a major service costing £299.

Reliability

The Peugeot e-2008 is generally seen as a dependable car by its owners, with the majority of them enjoying the ownership experience. Minor electrical problems like faulty sensors and infotainment glitches have been reported but seem to be isolated issues rather than widespread concerns.

Dealer service has received high praise from e-2008 owners, noted for its swift, effective problem-solving, professionalism, and knowledge. Additionally, the quick repair turnaround and courteous customer service further boost the vehicle’s reliability reputation.

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There's currently only one battery and electric motor combination – take it or leave it. It's worth noting that, while it's listed as 50kWh, 45kWh is the usable capacity of the battery.

Because you can buy a top-spec GT-Line example used for near enough the e-2008's starting price when new, you might as well take advantage. It gets 18in wheels and a panoramic glass roof, among other features.

Our favourite Peugeot e-2008: 50kWh GT-Line

The Kia e-Niro is a fantastic electric SUV, not to mention it won our coveted What Car? Car of the Year in 2019. Its 64kWh battery makes for truly impressive range, but it is a pricier buy than the Peugeot e-2008. Even used, you'll need a budget of around £30,000 to put one on your driveway.

Perhaps you'd like to spend less and, if so, the MG ZS EV is another choice worthy of consideration. It starts at around £17,000 used, making it a bargain. The post-facelift model's official range isn't bad, either, coming in at 198 miles for the 49kWh version and 273 miles for the 68.3kWh option.

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