Peugeot e-2008 review - Stylish small electric SUV tested!

The Peugeot e-2008 is going to right for someone. But not everyone.

The electric small SUV has less range than most of its rivals, costs more than many of them, and is already outdated by a newer model with a bigger battery pack and fresh styling in Europe.

So, would you -- or should you -- roll the dice on the Peugeot 2008 electric small SUV? Or are the better alternatives that deserve your money way more than this compact crossover does?

Watch this review and join the conversation in the comments -- I'd love to know your thoughts on it!

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00:00 Intro
00:42 Is it the right price?
01:42 What are the best alternatives?
03:10 Is it the right size?
04:14 Interior
07:14 Under the bonnet
07:58 Range and charging
09:16 Driving
11:42 Efficiency
12:44 Is it safe?
13:33 Ownership
14:06 Verdict

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[edges]

Just ordered one today for 38, 500 DA with 5-year service pack in Vic. It's a no-brainer on a novated lease.

[BarrieM]

We just bought a 2023 demo version for 37K with just 4K on the clock. It drives beautifully, charges in just a couple of hours from a normal home powerpoint and feels comfortable and warm. My wife loves it, especially the small steering wheel:). Daily communting costs have fallen from $7 to just $1!

[iEnofadov]

Being a current owner of the previous generation Peugeot 2008 for 10 years, I've always enjoyed sitting behind the steering wheel of Peugeot's early design of its i-Cockpit layout. I've never had an issue with it, but will admit the smaller steering wheel did take some getting used to. It's been a great little practical crossover over the years! I've always admired the second generation 2008 from a far, but felt there were better options out there. It's the same case with the e-2008 unfortunately. I just don't get why Peugeot wants to be a niche brand in Australia and only offer expensive vehicles.

On a side note, our old Peugeot 2008 Active will be getting replaced with the new Skoda Karoq 110TSI Style in a week or two, which will then share garage space with our Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Comfortline.

[gregturner_awod]

I used to like Peugeot vehicles and owned 2 many years ago. The problem with an EV based on an ICE vehicle is that it really isn’t a purpose built EV, and I do think the alternatives you suggest are better options, without a doubt. The MG4 is a purpose built EV, as is the BYD Atto. I agree with your views on the Peugeot dashboard, I like it, and the car looks well finished. If I wanted one I’d wait for the updated model.

[tonymillar]

You can buy a 4x4 MUX On Road for that price ! Scary !
I haven't been off road for ages but I know which one I'd rather drive 20km round to work each day.
And, which one I'd rather drive for a 300km round weekend away.
Balanced And Informative Review As Always !
Continued Thanks Matt !
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[AnthonyWilson-mmrn]

At currently $26K off now, makes much more sense

[peppercorn]

Always wondered but with ICE vehicles there’s a lot of discussion on reliability (eg Toyota is pretty reliable, Jaguar isn’t). How is reliability measured for EVs? They no longer have all those parts anymore. Aside from stuff like cabin quality, does this mean all electric vehicles are on the same reliability footing?

[savannahjackson]

We have a Mitsubishi outlander phev 2023. Fantastic vehicle!

We get 80 km of pure EV driving per full charge, which is more than our daily driving. We haven’t used a drop of petrol since we first bought it… it literally still has the full tank of petrol (53 litres) sitting in it since we first bought it.

I actually want to switch off the ev mode so I can use up the petrol so we aren’t carrying around 39 kg of useless weight.

[dkkli]

Good to see some new EV options in our market. Peugeot to me is most of the time bit pricy without obvious reasons. This e-2008 is actually kind of reasonable to me.

[RicWhite-iqyd]

Given that this vehicle is currently sub $42k drive-a-way, even with a 50 KW battery and smaller range would your overall review on it change, and if so, how?

[BrateTebra]

Why did you test the old model? The new one is already on sale.

[GlowingTube]

This has a great design, but the fundamentals such as price, value, range and fast charging rates mark it as an also ran.

[kmuinde]

Am not yet sold to hybrid or electric cars

[davidpearn]

Compromised. I’ll wait.
My Tesla has unfortunately jumped the shark.

[trojanhman]

The EV concept has failed. I believe that at this stage, car manufacturers are just trying to push out the door all their products before the general public know about it.