Peugeot's E-5008 offers seven proper seats to customers wanting a mid-sized electric SUV. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Peugeot's E-5008 offers a pretty unique proposition to those in search of a relatively affordable seven-seat EV. This, the first 5008 to be fully battery-powered, also offers a versatile, sophisticated cabin. It ought to find a ready market.

Background

You might reasonably think that finding a gap in the volume part of the over-crowded SUV market would be almost impossible. Not so. That one rather obvious opportunity still exists is highlighted by this car, the Peugeot E-5008. What other mid-sized model that isn't a converted van can offer you a full-EV drivetrain and seven proper seats for under £60,000? With that kind of unique selling point, you'd think this car might have a ready market. This is the third generation design in the 5008 model line, but the first to be offered with the option of the full-electric drivetrain that's created the E-5008 variant we look at here. This third generation 5008 (like its two predecessors) is essentially just a stretched version of the 3008 (or in this case the E-3008). Which means that in MK3 form, this electrified 5008 is based on the latest, more sophisticated Stellantis Group STLA platform (which also underpins the latest Vauxhall Grandland). Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

A family-sized seven-seat SUV isn't meant to be thrown about. But it should be capable of safe, high speed handling, should circumstances demand that. If you want us to get right to it, that's what's been delivered here. Don't expect to particularly enjoy the back doubles on your way home from the school run. But if necessary, the 5008 will get you through them surprisingly quickly if your kids have made you late for your first appointment of the day. At the wheel, the unusual driving position of the 'i-Cockpit' design takes some getting used to, but does encourage wrist-flick direction changes from the little tiller. In terms of EV powertrain, all you really need here is the 210hp 73kWh single motor E-5008 model that most customers will choose - the version we tried. It's not particularly fast for an EV, making 62mph in 9.7 seconds, but there's plenty of pulling power that makes the performance quite enough for family duties and eager enough for a 2.2-tonne family car. EV range is up to 339 miles. If you want to go further, there's a Long Range Single Motor model available with 231hp and a larger 97kWh battery that can take you up to 414 miles. At the top of the line-up is the '320 Dual Motor AWD' model, which produces 315hp from its twin motors and also uses the larger 97kWh battery pack. Driving range with that variant is quoted at 310 miles. On all E-5008s, there are three stages of selectable regenerative braking (Low, Moderate and Enhanced) and three main driving modes - 'Eco', 'Normal' and 'Sport', with an extra '4WD' setting available on the dual motor model. Peugeot claims the underfloor battery pack gives the car greater stiffness than its combustion predecessor, which should help handling. A multi-link rear axle bolted to this MK3 5008's new STLA Medium platform features on the E-5008 and ought to help clump all that weight over speed humps and poor surfaces.

Design and Build

You wouldn't call this third generation 5008 pretty, but it looks quite futuristic - perhaps more the kind of car the current 3008 would have been if Peugeot hadn't decided to make that model a coupe-style SUV. As you'd expect given the need to fit in three seating rows, this 5008 is much boxier than its stablemate - and pretty large, the new STLA platform facilitating a length increase of around 150mm over its predecessor, which means it's now slightly longer than a rival Skoda Kodiaq. Overall, it's 4.79m long, 1.69m tall and 2.1m wide (including the mirrors). So not quite Kia EV9 territory, but not far off. Inside, it certainly feels like a car designed in the new electric era, the up-front cabin space replicating the 3008 design. Which means it's unusual and different, with a high dual-level centre console and an upper 'floating' 21-inch panoramic screen pod. This houses the infotainment system and, to the right of it, the driving information display, which as usual in a Peugeot you view over the top of the wheel rather than through the spokes. There's a small squared-off steering wheel, while swathes of grey fabric on the doors and the 'spine' that connects the dash to the centre console create cool Scandinavian-style vibe. But practicality will be a key requirement for 5008 customers - who may be disappointed to find that the three individual second row seats of the previous generation model have been replaced by a different configuration. This one lacks the old individual ISOFIX points but offers two larger more comfortable outer seats, flanking a narrow one in the middle that does without the child seat mount. The bench base slides by up to 150mm and the backrest reclines: even before you start fiddling with this, there's plenty of head and legroom. The third row isn't too difficult to get to and, thanks to this MK3 model's extra 60mm of wheelbase length, is now a little more spacious - though it's still clearly primarily intended for kids. Let's consider boot space. With the third row in place, there's 348-litres of boot capacity. There's a light on the left and a deep stowage well beneath the luggage board. Pull the lower black tabs to fold the rear-most seats down and the revealed completely flat area is 916-litres in size. There's 2,232-litres of space with the second row folded too.

Market and Model

For this E-5008, expect to need a price premium of around £2,500 over an equivalent E-3008. That means a starting price of around £48,000 for the base 'Allure' version, or around £52,000 for the top 'GT' model you'd probably rather have. To give you some perspective, an equivalent 48V Hybrid combustion 5008 would cost around £37,000. The E-5008 Long Range model costs from around £51,000. 'Allure' trim includes 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control, body-coloured accents for the front grille and keyless entry. Plus ambient lighting linked to the drive modes, a wireless smartphone charging pad and wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring built into the panoramic 21 inch HD curves display. There's keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control and an HD reversing camera with a wash system and rear parking assistance. 'GT' spec upgrades you to 20-inch wheels and adds a contrasting black roof and rear spoiler, as well as a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, pixel LED headlights with adaptive high beams, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functions, a hands-free opening tailgate and front parking sensors. You also get a hands-free electric tailgate and Alcantara upholstery. Each spec level can be specified with a choice of various different options packs. There's lots of camera safety kit too, including autonomous braking and Lane keep assist. And there are six different paint colours.

Cost of Ownership

As we told you in our 'Driving' section, this 73kWh E-5008 has an EV range of 310 miles - which extends to 414 miles for the 97kWh Single Motor version. To get near to these figures, you'll have to make frequent use of the provided 'Eco' drive mode and the various settings (low, moderate and enhanced) of the regenerative braking system. Peugeot claims an efficiency figure of 3.6 miles per kWh for this 73kWh entry-level E-5008 variant. This is aided by eco tyres, friction-reducing bearings, a slippery drag coefficient of 0.28Cd and (if you pay extra for it) a heat pump which will preserve range in cold weather. A little surprisingly, the STLA Medium platform hasn't been engineered with the 800V architecture that would enable use of the latest breed of ultra-rapid DC public chargers. But with its 400V system, the E-5008 can DC charge at up to 160kW, which for the 73kWh standard model allows for 20-80% charge in 30 minutes, with a charging rate of 2.4kWh per minute at its peak, at which point 62 miles of range are added every 10 minutes. It'd be 27 minutes for a 20-80% DC charge of the Long Range model's 97kWh battery. As for AC charging from home, well for the standard 73kWh model, Peugeot quotes battery replenishment time of 4 hours 30 minutes for a 20-80% charge with a 3-phase 11kW supply. For a full charge using a single-phase supply and 7.4kW wallbox, you're looking at 11 hours 45 minutes. That rises to 14 hours and 45 minutes for a full 7.4kW charge of the 97kWh Long Range model - with an hour longer needed for the Dual Motor AWD version. Via the 'MyPeugeot' smartphone app or by using the vehicle's touchscreen, owners can schedule a wake-up time for the E-5008's battery. This means that the cells can be at the optimal temperature for efficiency from the time you start up, plus of course the interior can also be pre-cooled or pre-heated too. An 'Energy' section of the centre screen gives you a 'History' section offering a graphical chart of energy consumption in mi/kWh over the last 30 miles. You can also select a 'Usage' screen showing usage of energy by the E-Motor, the climate system and other ancillaries. The E-5008 gets its own 'Peugeot Allure Care' warranty, which covers the vehicle's motor, charging and electrical systems and is in addition to the eight year/100,000 mile battery warranty that all EV makers are these days mandated to provide. What 'Allure Care' does is extend the standard three year warranty by two years and 15,000 miles every time the vehicle is serviced at a franchised Peugeot dealer - up to a total of eight years or 100,000 miles.

Summary

Given that this E-5008 rather has the SUV side of the sub-£60,000 seven-seat market to itself, it doesn't have to be as good as it is. The battery stats look competitive and it feels avant-garde, both inside and out. Don't expect a particularly engaging driving experience, but few customers will be seeking that. Some might not like the divisive 'i-Cockpit' driving position though. And we'd hoped this car might be slightly more affordable than is. We think though, that you're getting a lot more for your money here than you would be with an identically-engineered Peugeot E-3008. Or indeed just about any other mid-sized SUV full-electric crossover you could name. That third seating row gives this Peugeot a real advantage and you get it without the frumpiness that would come with a van-based electric MPV. All good.

Body Glass

Rain sensor

Rear wiper

Laminated windscreen

Acoustic windscreen

Dark tinted privacy glass for rear door, Tailgate and Quarter windows

Flat blade wipers with magic wash integrated nozzles

Front and rear electric windows with one touch

Tailgate with heated rear window

Automatic windscreen wiper activation with interval wiping intensity control

Brakes

Front/rear disc brakes

Hill start assist

Electric parking brake

Post collision safety brake

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with (EBD) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Enhanced 3 stage regenerative braking via steering wheel mounted paddles

Advanced Emergency Braking System with radar (AEBS3) providing night detection of pedestrians and cyclists

Chassis/Suspension

Dynamic stability control (DSC) and Anti slip regulation (ASR)

Communication

E-call

Natural voice recognition

Bluetooth with two microphones (Connect up to 2 phones)

Wireless smartphone charger with status light and ambient lighting

Driver Aids

Rear parking sensor

Lane keep assist

Driver profile selection

Wireless mirror screen with apple carplay and android auto

Speed limit and traffic sign recognition and recommendation

Drive modes select (Eco, normal and sport) with configurable ambient lighting

Driver attention alert

Driver Convenience

E-remote control

Remote charge management via My PEUGEOT App

Driver foot rest

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit - 21" HD panoramic curved display incorporating instrument panel and touchscreen with 3colour themes

Driver Information

Multi function trip computer

PEUGEOT SOS and assistance

Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning

Front passenger seat detection

PEUGEOT i-connect advanced HD fully customisable touch screen, Navigation with Tom Tom Live updates and over the air map updates

Driving Mirrors

Electrochrome rear view mirror

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Orbital gloss black door mirrors

Embellishment Trims

Graphene carbon effect dashboard and front door panel Alcove decor

Textile decor for dashboard, door panels and centre console arch

Entertainment

6 speakers

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

AM/FM bi-tuner

Peugeot customisable virtual iToggles

1x USB-C socket for data/charging at front

2x USB-C sockets for charging at rear

Exterior Body Features

Body colour roof

Gloss black finish B pillar

Gloss black roof rails

Body coloured exterior door handles

Rear side wing doors

Body colour floating effect rear spoiler

Lower front and rear bumper trims in meteor grey

Gloss black connecting strip between rear lights

Front grille with body coloured accents

Grained black lower door claddings and widened wheel arches

5008 model designation badges front and rear in basalt grey

Exterior Lights

Automatic headlamp activation

LED third brake light

Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application

Eco LED headlights

LED exterior lighting

Door mirrors - Welcome lighting and integrated LED indicators

Peugeot 3-claw signature front and rear daytime running lights

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Rear air vents

Tri zone climate control

Cabin pre-conditioning

Quick launch cabin heating/cooling function

Cabin high efficiency filter

Additional rear blower

Interior Features

Luggage cover

Under floor storage in boot

Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column

4 Grab handles retractable and damped

Two bag hooks

Roll up awning fitted to tailgate

e-Toggle compact gear selector

Mistral black pillars and headlining

4 tie down luggage rings

Arch design central console with concealed storage

Glasses storage box, roof mounted

Compact split leather mutifunction steering wheel with gloss black and satin chrom detailing

Roof lining - Meteor grey

Chrome finish interior door handles

2 cupholders in front centre console with open storage

12V socket in front and boot

RISPY embossed fabric upholstery

Driver pedals with aluminium finish

Interior Lights

LED footwell lights

LED Glovebox light

LED boot light

8 colour ambient lighting

LED front and rear roof lighting

Safety

Driver airbag

Front and rear curtain airbags

Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustable

Child locking functionality on rear doors

Tyre under inflation monitoring and detection (Indirect)

Adaptive front passenger airbags with airbag deactivation function

2x3 point rear seatbelts for row 3

Front and row 2 side airbags

2x3 point seatbelts for row 2 outer rear seats + Centre seat in row 2 with 3 point seatbelt

Seatbelts - Front and 2nd row outer seats with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters

2x Isofix child seat fitting on 2nd row outer seats with zipped cover

Seats

2 seat bench in 3rd row

3 seat bench in 2nd row

Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats

Single front passenger seat

Central front armrest with ventilated storage compartment and LED lighting

50/50 folding 3rd row seat backrest with fixed base

40/20/40 folding 2nd row seat backrest with 60/40 base with easy access to 3rd row seat

Security

Locking wheel nuts

Deadlocking system

Electronic code immobiliser

Automatic door locking when moving off

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)

Peugeot Open and Go (keyless entry and push button start)

Exterior passenger door lock

2x Keys (Lock, Unlock, Boot release function with concealed key)

Thatcham category 1 Perimetric and volumetric alarm with anti-lift detection

Vanity Mirrors

LED illuminated driver and passenger concealed sunvisor mirrors

Vehicle Charging

Mode 3 type 2 cable for wallbox charging

11 KW triphase On board charger

Wheels - Alloy

19" LULEA diamond cut alloy wheels with star center cap in orbital black

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 270

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 11

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 20-80

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 30

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 160

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 20-80

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: N

Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000

Battery Capacity in kWh: 73

Battery Leased: 0

Battery Type: Lithium-ion

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL: 669

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH: 514

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 499

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL: 545

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH: 415

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 17.8

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 16

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 21.3

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.5

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 2.9

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.9

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH: 319

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL: 416

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 310

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH: 258

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL: 339

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70

Charging Port Location: Left Side Rear

Usable Battery Capacity: 73

Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 160

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km): 0

Standard Euro Emissions: N

Noise Level dB(A): N

CO: N

HC: N

NOx: N

HC+NOx: N

Particles: N

Engine and Drive Train

Cylinders - Bore (mm): N

Cylinders - Stroke (mm): N

CC: 1

Cylinders: N

Cylinder Layout: N

Number of Valves: N

Camshaft: N

Fuel Delivery: N

Catalytic Convertor: N

Engine Layout: N

Compression Ratio: N

Transmission: AUTO

Gears: 1 SPEED

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: N

EC Urban (mpg): N

EC Extra Urban (mpg): N

EC Combined (mpg): N

General

Coin Series: Allure

Coin Description: 73kWh

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000

Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: 0

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 33E

Service Interval Mileage: 16000

Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24

Timing Belt Interval Mileage: N

Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: N

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 82

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 85

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 79

NCAP Safety Assist %: 62

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 4

Badge Power: 210

Badge Engine CC: 0.0

Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Generation Mark: 3

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 9.7

Top Speed: 106

Engine Power - BHP: 213

Engine Power - PS: No

0 to 60 mph (secs): 0

Engine Power - KW: 157

Engine Power - RPM: 3935

Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 258

Engine Torque - NM: 350

Engine Torque - RPM: 250

Engine Torque - MKG: 35.7

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: N/A

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 235/55 R19

Tyre Size Rear: 235/55 R19

Tyre Size Spare: N

Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY

Wheel Style: LULEA

Alloys?: No

Space Saver?: 0

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 4791

Width: 1895

Wheelbase: 2901

Width (including mirrors): 2108

Height: N

Height (including roof rails): 1694

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 2218

Gross Vehicle Weight: 2900

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): N

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1000

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750

Max. Loading Weight: 682

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 348

No. of Seats: 7

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 2232

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.2

Driver Aids

Advanced grip control - 3 drive modes - Sand, Snow, Mud, Hill assist decent control (HADC) and Michelin cross climate 2 SUV class A tyres

Exterior Body Features

Additional metallic paint

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Heat pump

Packs

360 vision and drive assist pack - 5008

Drivers seat pack with front seat heating - 5008

Paint - Metallic

Additional metallic - Cumulus grey

Additional metallic - Nera black

Additional metallic - Titane grey

Additional metallic - Okenite white

Metallic - Ingaro blue

Additional metallic - Obsession blue

Towing

Retractable towbar manually with 13 pin harness and trailer sway mitigation system (TSM)

Trim - Cloth

RISPY embossed fabric with leather effect trim - Grey with Quartz (light pink) stitching

Wheels - Spare

Tyre repair kit includes 12V compressor, Sealant and storage box