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Battery size: 73 - 98kWh
Miles per kWh: 3.9
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 270kW
Range: 381 miles
Styling and dimensions
Peugeot has been pushing itself upmarket for quite a while now, with models like its E-3008 edging into premium price territory where the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Tesla and Volvo normally fight it out.
Now it's the turn of the Peugeot E-5008. This is the all-new successor to Peugeot's popular, seven-seat family SUV, and it sits on an extended version of the STLA platform that also lurks beneath the 3008. At 4.8m long, 1.9m wide and 1.7m tall it's a bit bigger than a Mercedes EQB but smaller than the Kia EV9, which are (apart from the left-hand drive only Tesla Model X) the only other electric seven-seaters you can currently buy.
As for the looks? The high waist and pronounced shoulders of the E-5008 give it a presence which says you are an exciting parent who does interesting things at the weekend, so that you can feel good about yourself even while you do the inevitable tedious taxi runs that parenting mostly consists of.
The design of the E-5008 is supposed to suggest movement. The slope of the rear window is quite emphasised, and the front end features Peugeot’s claw light signature with a front grille that blends into the body colour. Pixel LED technology is standard on both of the two trims on offer - Allure and GT.
Interior
Never mind the cloth finishes and ambient lighting for a moment. In the E-5008, it's the kids that will probably have the deciding vote on whether the E-5008 is up to scratch, and the good news is that'll love it. The second row of seats slides in a 60/40 split, has seat backs that recline or fold flat in a 40/20/40 split, and there are two pairs of Isofix on the outer seats as well as a centre armrest, climate control and - on higher spec cars - a couple of charging ports. There's also loads of head- and legroom, so there's plenty of space to lean in and faff about with writhing toddlers and unfathomable car seats.
The third row of seats pops up out of the boot floor, and has really good access thanks to a one-touch slide-and-tilt function on the middle row's outer seats. It's not as roomy back there as it is in the Kia EV9 or Volvo XC90 PHEV, but this is a usefully cheaper car and there's still a good amount of leg- and headroom by the standards of most comparable seven-seaters - electric or otherwise.
Up front, there's a nice blend of metal-effect finishes, gloss plastics and textiles, as well as eight-way ambient lighting and a huge, 21-inch screen that curves towards the driver. This is dubbed the 'Panoramic i-Cockpit', and incorporates a central touchscreen with configurable home screen, a digital driver's readout, plus you now get a new steering wheel design. GT models go one step further with a head-up display, too.
Boot space
With the E-5008 in five-seater mode there's 748 litres of boot space to play with, or 259 litres with all seven seats in use. Throw all the seats down and you’ll get 1,815 litres, which is big - if eclipsed by the Kia EV9 that has more than 800 litres in the boot, and can manage an extra 60-odd litres with all the seats in place. What is very clever is that the variable floor can be lifted and stowed vertically behind the seats, freeing up space. There's also a further 80 litres of space underneath the third row of seats.
Battery and charging
The 73kWh Lithium-ion NMC battery in the E-5008 is offered with two powertrains; a single, 211bhp motor that drives the front wheels, or a dual motor, all-wheel drive model with 318bhp. Both manage a WLTP range of up to 311 miles, although that figure for the all-wheel drive model is still awaiting approval. The 98kWh battery is only offered with that single motor, front-wheel drive setup, for a claimed range of 410 miles.
Charging is up to 160kW at a rapid charger, which is good for a 62-mile top-up in 10 minutes or an 80% charge in around 30 minutes. AC charging peaks at 11kW as standard, or can optionally be boosted to 22kW, although most owners will charge at home using a 7kW charger (the fastest charge that you can support at most domestic properties in the UK), which will manage a full charge in around 11- to 15 hours depending on the battery size. You have to pay extra for an efficiency-boosting heat pump, though.
Verdict
This is a really great addition to the electric car classes for anyone who's got a big family. We won't know the final pricing details for a while, but with the lineup starting at £47,500 and likely to top-out at closer to £60,000, it's the most affordable way to get seven seats and an electric powertrain. It's a shame that the three equal-sized seats and Isofix in the middle row have gone, but by the standards of its rivals this is still a seriously practical car, and that Long Range version is a huge bonus, too.
Not only that, but Peugeot is now offering a standard eight year, 100,000 mile warranty on the car and battery with its 'Allure Care' package. That makes this the best standard warranty of any manufacturer. Take that, Kia...
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