Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 get major range boost with new battery
Peugeot has announced that its E-3008 and E-5008 electric SUVs now offer class-leading range in their respective segments.
Both cars have been updated with a more powerful motor, larger battery and software changes that allow them to cover more than 400 miles on a single charge.
The new 96.9kWh battery means that the smaller E-3008 can now achieve a WLTP range of 435 miles – a 109-mile improvement on the 73kWh model. The seven-seat E-5008 sees a similar range boost, reaching 415 miles under the official test. Both cars also get a new battery pre-conditioning system that allows for optimised charging on long journeys.
That means the updated E-3008 can now get from Nice, in the south of France, to Paris, in the north, with just two charging stops – at least one fewer than any rival car, according to Peugeot.
The new battery is just 15mm thicker than the standard 73kWh unit found in other models, and Peugeot says it has had no impact on either car’s cabin or boot space.
The larger battery also comes with a 227bhp motor as standard, bringing a moderate increase over the 207bhp offered with the regular 73kWh battery.
In coming months, 316bhp all-wheel-drive variants of both cars will join the line-up, although both are expected to use the smaller 73kWh battery.
Both cars will be available to order from October. The E-3008 in Allure trim will cost from £48,550, with the top-spec GT priced from £52,350. Prices for the E-5008 are still to be confirmed.
