Peugeot E-5008 Review & Prices

There really aren’t very many all-electric seven-seat cars right now, and precious few which are priced to compete with the Peugeot E-5008. Buying one of these kind of feels like shopping in an outlet mall — you’re getting something trendy and stylish that costs less than you thought.

Other seven-seat electric cars include the Mercedes EQB and Kia EV9, though they are a bit more expensive and a lot more expensive respectively, while the Volkswagen ID Buzz splits the two. There’s also a petrol-powered 5008, which is a more affordable option if you’re not fully committed to an EV.

On design alone, the Peugeot E-5008 runs the uber-cool Kia EV9 close, which is high praise indeed. The Peugeot has a wide grille that blends in with the bodywork and the signature three-claw running lights up front, while round the back the cool light design continues.

Peugeot E-5008: electric range, battery and charging data

Range: 310 miles
Efficiency: 3.5mi/kWh
Battery size: 73kWh
Max charge speed: 160kW
Charge time AC: 4hrs, 20-80%, 11kW
Charge time DC: 30mins, 20-80%, 160kW
Charge port location: Left side rear
Power outputs: 210hp

Things continue to impress inside. The dashboard design is super-futuristic, and you get an ultra-wide display behind a large pane of glass that looks like something from an expensive BMW, along with another smaller touch-sensitive panel with customisable shortcut icons. It makes it feel more posh inside, but the touchscreen is a bit awkward to use and not particularly responsive, which is a bit of a shame.

Still, the materials are largely decent with an upmarket feel, and the trim is solidly put together. There are some cheaper plastics low down in the cabin, but that feels fair for the price.

You get loads of storage, which is good news for a big family car. The door bins can take a bottle and are felt-lined so things don’t rattle around, there’s a big cubby hole beneath the armrest, and a standard-fit wireless charging pad nestled beneath the main screen.

There's plenty of room in the second row, though it is a bit of a squeeze to fit three people here. The third row is easy to access and headroom is good once you’re in, but kneeroom is very tight and there’s not much thigh support. These seats are best limited to younger children, though disappointingly you don’t get ISOFIX in this row, unlike in the Kia EV9.

The boot is a practical size, too. Space behind the third row is okay, and about the same as alternatives have, but you won’t fit much more than a couple of aeroplane carry-on bags. Drop the third row and you get a cavernous 916 litres, which is beaten only by the Volkswagen ID Buzz.

At the moment you only have one battery option, offering a range of up to 310 miles, which is about the same as base versions of the Kia EV9, but more than an equivalent VW ID Buzz, Mercedes EQB and Tesla Model Y. However, a big battery that offers up to 415 miles between charges is on the way, so that could be worth waiting for if you do regular long journeys.

Speaking of which, the Peugeot E-5008 is an easy place to sit for hours behind the wheel, because it’s really comfortable over bumps and there’s not too much wind or road noise to worry about. It’s not very quick though, so overtakes aren’t as thought-free as they are with most EVs. Still, it’s easy enough to drive around town, with 360-degree cameras to make navigating this big car through tight spots easier, and it handles better than you might expect on a twisty road.

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The idea of spending around £50,000 on a Peugeot might cause you to raise an eyebrow, but the E-5008 is actually reasonably priced among other electric seven-seaters. For example, a Mercedes EQB starts at about £4,000 more than the Peugeot, while the Kia EV9 is about £6,000 more. The Tesla Model Y is a bit more affordable, though.

You get a choice of two trims, called Allure and GT. Entry-level models get LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels and tinted rear windows, while top-spec GT versions add Pixel LED headlights, a cool 3D rear light design, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Light and easy to drive around town, but it’s not very quick and the brakes are odd

In town

For a big car, the Peugeot E-5008 is really easy to drive around town. Your view out of the back isn’t amazing, but you get good visibility out of the front and the excellent panoramic camera view means tight turns are no issue.

There are a couple of downsides, with the first being the brakes. They take some getting used to because of an odd dead spot at the top of the pedal’s travel. There’s also no one-pedal mode, so you regularly have to use the brakes to come to a stop, rather than simply letting the regenerative braking take control.

On the motorway

Long motorway trips are a breeze in the Peugeot E-5008, because the suspension soaks up bumps nicely to make for a comfortable ride, and there’s not much in the way of wind and road noise either.

However, it’s not the most efficient EV, so you’ll probably be stopping more often than you’d like on a long trip. We saw 3.0 miles per kWh, which would equate to about 220 miles between charges. It’s not particularly punchy for an EV either, so you have to put your foot down on a slip road to get up to speed.

Allure models only get basic cruise control, so you’ll have to step up to GT models (or pay for an option pack) if you want the adaptive system that can maintain your distance to the car in front.

On a twisty road

Big, comfy SUVs are usually great on the motorway but a bit rubbish on a winding country road, but the Peugeot E-5008 actually performs admirably in the twisties. The squishy suspension means it can wallow around a bit over larger humps in the road, but this means it’s not too unsettled by poor surfaces while you’re in the middle of a turn. It’s a generally satisfying thing to drive around corners.

Boot space is really good, but the third row seats are a bit tight and there’s no front boot

You get the classic quirky Peugeot driving position in the E-5008. There’s a small steering wheel that could take some getting used to but does make the car feel quite sporty, and the driving position is comfortable, but it’s worth checking that your view of the dials isn’t blocked by the wheel. Unlike most cars it’s designed for you to look over the top of the wheel instead of through it, so you might find that your ideal seat position means you can’t see your speed, range or other important information.

Storage is pretty good in the front, with large, felt-lined door bins to stop things rattling around and a useful space beneath the armrest. The cupholders can take a big bottle, but the glovebox is tiny.

There’s a wireless smartphone charging pad tucked beneath the dashboard, which is standard on all models, but you also have two USB-C slots if you want a wired connection.

Space in the back seats

The second row seats are nice and roomy, with plenty of legroom in their standard configuration, though you can move them back and forth to make more space for the third row or open extra boot space. It’s a bit tight for three though, particularly when it comes to headroom for those on the outer seats.

Unlike many EVs, the floor isn’t too high, so you get good under-thigh support from the seats, and you can fit your feet under the seats in front. Coupled with the fact these seats also recline, it’s easy to get comfortable.

Practicality is okay, with decent door bins, cup holders in the centre armrest and shallow nets to hold smaller items.

It’s not quite the same story in the third row. Access is pretty easy and headroom is good, but legroom is really limited and the seat cushion is quite close to the floor, so it’s difficult to really relax. There’s not much in the way of creature comforts either, save for a cup holder on each side.

You get ISOFIX mounting points in the outer second row seats, but considering this is a big family car it’s a shame there aren’t any in the front passenger seat, nor in the third row like you get in a Kia EV9.

Boot space

With all seven seats in place, you get a boot capacity of 348 litres. That’s about the same as a Volkswagen Golf, which sounds good, but because a large chunk of that capacity includes the under-floor storage, unless you utilise this space the reality doesn’t feel quite as useful as the figures suggest. That said, it’s about on par with alternatives with all seven seats in place; the Kia EV9 gets 333 litres, the Tesla Model Y has 363 litres and VW ID Buzz has 306 litres.

Fold the third row and the Peugeot E-5008 comes into its own, with a 916-litre boot space. That’s nearly double a Mercedes EQB’s 495 litres, and still comfortably beats the Kia EV9 (828 litres) and Tesla Model Y (753 litres). The Peugeot is only beaten by the VW ID Buzz, which has 1,121 litres thanks to its boxy van-like shape.

It’s a bit of a shame that you don’t get a front boot in the E-5008. The Tesla Model Y is the best in this regard, with 117 litres under the bonnet.

Cool design and quality materials are let down a bit by a laggy infotainment system

First impressions of the Peugeot E-5008’s interior are excellent. You get a sort of retro lounge-inspired design, mixed with ultra-modern touches such as the large screens dominating your view ahead.

Materials feel pretty good with fabric across the dashboard and lovely Alcantara-trimmed seats on the GT version. There are some cheaper plastics lower down but nothing that should put you off at the price, and everything feels solid. For example, the indicator stalks are nicely damped and have a proper premium feel, which sounds like a small thing but is a nice touch considering you use them all the time.

The super-futuristic dashboard looks good at first glance, with a massive 21.0-inch ultra-wide screen sat beneath a sweeping pane of glass that’s split between the infotainment touchscreen and the instrument dials. It looks good, but the infotainment software isn’t quite as snappy as it should be, and the menus can be quite confusing to find your way around.

One neat touch is another screen beneath the main display with touch-sensitive configurable buttons for shortcuts. It’s a neat solution that could be quite useful if you take the time to set it up properly.

At launch the Peugeot E-5008 is only available in one battery and motor configuration. It has a 210hp output and you get a 73kWh battery that returns 310 miles of range in official tests, though it’s not the most efficient system so you can expect 200-250 miles in the real world, depending on the weather and your driving style.

Compared with entry-level versions of other seven-seat electric SUVs this isn’t bad. The Kia EV9 starts with a range of 313 miles, but the Mercedes EQB has 242 miles, the Tesla Model Y gets 283 miles, and the VW ID Buzz has 258 miles. However, budget-allowing, you can get bigger battery versions with up to 321 miles in the EQB, 349 miles for the EV9, and 373 miles in the Model Y. Fortunately, a long-range E-5008 is coming at a later date, promising up to 415 miles between charges.

Speaking of which, charging speeds are okay but not the best – you get a maximum charge rate of 160kW, which provides a 20-80% top up of 30 minutes. The EV9 has a peak of 210kW and can do the 10-80% charge in 24 minutes, while the Model Y takes 27 minutes with a peak of 250kW.

As with all electric cars, you get the lowest possible company car tax rate, and Vehicle Excise Duty is free until 2025.

The Peugeot 5008 has not been safety tested by Euro NCAP yet. The most recent Peugeot models to be tested were the 408 and 308 in 2022, which both scored four stars out of five.

Standard safety kit includes driver attention alert, lane keeping assistance, and an advanced emergency braking system that uses radar to detect pedestrians and cyclists at night. Upgrading to the GT model adds adaptive cruise control, while both models can add a long range blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert as part of an option pack.

As a new model it’s not possible to know how reliable the Peugeot E-5008 will be. However, Peugeot placed an impressive sixth out of 32 car manufacturers in the latest Driver Power ownership survey, which should be reassuring.

The E-5008 gets Peugeot’s standard warranty, which is three years of cover with unlimited mileage. Electric models also get an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty specifically for the main battery, which guarantees it will retain at least 70% of its capacity in this time.