Peugeot e-3008 review

Introduction

Like Doctor Who, the Peugeot's 3008 has been through several regenerations. It started out as an MPV before transforming into an SUV and then its current "Fastback" form. An even bigger change is that it's now available in an all-electric version – the Peugeot e-3008.

The e-3008 – which Peugeot refers to as a Fastback because of its coupé styling – was designed from the ground up as an electric car and sits on newly designed underpinnings. There's a choice of power outputs and battery sizes (or, if you're not quite ready to go fully electric, you can get the hybrid or plug-in hybrid Peugeot 3008).

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Rivals include the class-leading Skoda Elroq and Smart #5, as well as the popular Tesla Model Y. So is the Peugeot e-3008 a worthy challenger to the best electric SUVs out there and would we recommend buying one?

What's new?

- June 2026 – We revisit the e-3008, specifically the front-wheel-drive, 73kWh version
- September 2025 – New battery pre-conditioning warms the battery before charging in cold weather with the aim of maintaining optimal charging speeds; plus new vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology allows you to power external devices with the car's battery
- September 2024: Peugeot reveals e-3008 Long Range, with an official range of more than 400 miles
- September 2023: Peugeot takes the covers of its electric ‘fastback-SUV’. Available trims are Allure, Emotion and Excellence, and a 21in screen dominates the cabin. Efficiency extends to even having aerodynamic wheels

Overview

The Peugeot e-3008 has a smart interior, competitive charging speeds and the big-battery version’s 434-mile official range is certainly compelling. However, the e-3008 doesn’t perform as well as some rivals in areas such as comfort, space and practicality. If you do buy one, we recommend sticking with the entry-level Allure trim because it has plenty of standard equipment and keeps the costs down.

Pros

• Smart interior
• Good range
• Flexible rear seats

Cons

• Unsettled ride
• Fiddly infotainment system
• Limited leg and head room in the back

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

How fast is it and which motor is best?

The entry-level Peugeot e-3008 has a 211bhp motor that drives the front wheels. The 0-62mph time is 8.8sec, so it’s quick enough but nothing to write home about.

For acceleration, the big-battery e-3008 is very similar. Its gains are instead found in range – more on that a little later.

At 320bhp, the Dual Motor AWD is much more powerful; it’s noticeably quicker than any other e-3008. Still, if you pit it against the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, the Peugeot doesn’t have a chance.

Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?

We’re afraid the e-3008 is a heavy car and, from behind the wheel, it feels it. On a tight, twisty road, the e-3008 feels cumbersome as opposed to agile and light on its feet – such as the Model Y and Skoda Elroq. You can say the same for the (supposedly sportier) Dual Motor AWD.

The e-3008's light steering makes low-speed manoeuvres a doddle around town, but the steering fails to build up any weight as your speed increases and doesn’t offer much of a sense of connection to the front wheels. Switching to Sport driving mode adds an almost comically exaggerated artificial weight to the steering but doesn’t do anything to boost driver confidence.

So, this is not a super sharp handler (to put it lightly), but perhaps the pay off is a super smooth ride. Well, things are a bit mixed in that department.

At low speeds, the e-3008 feels quite unsettled, even on the smallest (19in) wheel option. There are thumps and thwacks from the suspension as the car passes over speed bumps or manhole covers.

Thankfully, the ride settles down at higher speeds, so the e-3008 works better as a motorway cruiser. Mind you, the Elroq and Smart #5 work better still.

Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?

Wind and road noise are kept to a minimum (again, helping make the e-3008 a decent motorway cruiser). Like most electric cars, the e-3008 slows down briskly when you lift off the accelerator pedal as its regenerative braking system harvests otherwise wasted energy and sends it back into the battery to help eke out range.

There are three levels of regen to choose from, adjusted using paddles behind the steering wheel. Even the highest setting isn’t strong enough to bring the car to a complete standstill without pressing the brake pedal – something that is possible in rivals with one-pedal driving.

The e-3008's brake pedal takes some getting used to because there’s quite a lot of travel in the pedal before anything happens. However, once you adjust to the set-up, the braking response is well judged and stopping smoothly requires minimal effort. The same can’t be said for the Mercedes EQA, which has grabby and inconsistent brakes.

What’s the range and efficiency like, and how quickly can it charge?

The entry-level e-3008 has a 73kWh (usable capacity) battery and a 326-mile official range. The Dual Motor AWD drops to 307 miles, while the 97kWh (usable capacity) e-3008 rises to 434 miles.

Those are competitive numbers: between their different versions, the Skoda Elroq can manage 280-372 miles, the Smart #5 288-366 miles, and the Tesla Model Y 314-378 miles.

The e-3008's maximum charging speed of 160kW is reasonably good by class standards. It means the 73kWh battery versions can charge from 20-80% in around 20mins with a suitably powerful public charger – similar to the Model Y and Volvo EC40.

Topping up from 20-80% using an 11kW home EV charger is expected to take four hours, while a 7.4kW charger should take six hours.

“The electric motor driving the e-3008 Dual Motor’s rear wheels is so underpowered that I barely felt it adding any extra agility to the handling.” – Oliver Young, Reviewer

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

What does the interior look like and is it well made?

One area in which the Peugeot e-3008 can go toe to toe with most of its rivals is interior quality. That’s evident by the widespread use of soft-touch plastics and the pleasant fabric on the dashboard and doors. Top-spec GT models get snazzy ambient interior lighting to liven things up.

The e-3008's interior features a tech-filled interpretation of Peugeot’s unusual dashboard lay-out, with a high-set digital driver's display designed to be viewed over the tiny steering wheel (rather than through it, as in most cars).

Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?

The driving position is very good, with supportive, high-up front seats and a great view forwards. Rear visibility, on the other hand, is limited by the wide rear pillars.

Unlike on some Peugeots, the driver’s display sits high enough that your view of it is unlikely to be blocked by the steering wheel. It’s integrated into a curved 21.0in LED panel that also includes the infotainment touchscreen.

Is the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?

The touchscreen is easy to glance at while you're driving, and is comfortably within reach from the driver’s seat, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road for too long when you interact with it. The graphics are crisp and clear.

However, there are some shortcomings. The infotainment system menus are convoluted, with many sub-menus to sift through, and the screen’s responses were a little inconsistent on our test car. Sometimes swipes and prods would result in quick-fire changes, but on other occasions there was a hesitation.

Unfortunately, there are no physical buttons or knobs to adjust the air-conditioning settings – you have to do all that through the touchscreen. While the temperature controls are usually positioned either side of the home screen, annoyingly they disappear if you're using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay phone mirroring (which you can do wirelessly).

The e-3008 gets Peugeot's i-Toggle feature, which gives you a separate touch panel on the dashboard below the infotainment touchscreen, where you can set up shortcuts for functions you use a lot. The icons are large and easy to hit on the move – although physical buttons would be more precise.

“I think the e-3008's interior is one of the model’s best attributes. It’s smart, modern-looking and the i-Cockpit layout works excellently here.” – Oliver Young, Reviewer

Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

How much space does it have for people?

In the Peugeot e-3008’s back seats, leg room for taller passengers is quite tight, but there’s plenty of room for your feet in the outer two seats thanks to an almost flat floor. However, a middle-seat passenger will find that the centre console between the front seats encroaches on space for their legs.

The head room in the back doesn’t impress much. Even though our Allure-spec test car didn’t come with the optional panoramic glass sunroof, there’s still a hump in the roof where the motor for opening the glass would be located. Overall, the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y are better for back-seat passengers.

How much room does it have for luggage?

The e-3008 offers plenty of storage space throughout the interior, with a large central cubby and big door bins. The glove box is on the small side though (the space is shared with the fuse box).

The 548-litre boot capacity, height-adjustable boot floor and 40/20/40 split-folding rear seatbacks make the e-3008 more practical than the EV6 and Volvo EC40 but it’s way behind the Smart #5 and Model Y.

There’s a large area under the boot floor for charging cables but no additional storage space under the bonnet as there is in many rivals, including the #5 and Model Y.

“Interior storage was good enough to cater for some drinks, phones and other bits and bobs. I imagine it’ll impress most families.” – Oliver Young, Reviewer

Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?

On the face of it, the Peugeot e-3008 looks expensive. However, pricing for the 73kWh version is competitive with key electric SUV rivals, including the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y. Premium alternatives, such as the Audi Q4 e-tron, Genesis GV60 and Volvo EC40 are more expensive. However, the Skoda Elroq is slightly cheaper.

There are four trims to choose from: Allure, Allure Premium, GT and GT Premium.

Allure is the e-3008's entry-level trim and is well equipped. It comes with the 21.0in combined infotainment and driver’s display screen, as well as 19in alloy wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, a wireless phone-charging pad, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.

Allure Premium adds aluminium-finished pedals, heated seats and a heated steering wheel.

GT trim adds 20in alloys, LED headlights, a powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control and front parking sensors. Finally, GT Premium has a standard-fit heat pump for more efficient heating of the interior.

We’d stick with Allure and consider Allure Premium – the GT trims are too expensive to recommend.

Is it reliable, and how long is the warranty?

In our 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, Peugeot came 11th out of 30 car brands featured, which is a respectable result. You get a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, and a separate eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty for the battery (for 70% of its capacity), electric motor and main electrical components.

How safe is it, and is it easy to steal?

Unlike most new cars – which get five stars for safety – the e-3008 scored a slightly disappointing four stars when it was crash-tested by experts at Euro NCAP. The related Vauxhall Grandland Electric scored four stars too.

It comes with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and traffic-sign recognition, but useful features such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are optional.

“To me, the e-3008 does feel too expensive, especially when there are plenty of great electric SUVs available for less money.” – Oliver Young, Reviewer

Buy it if…

- You like aggressive, modern, coupé-inspired styling

- You need a long electric range

- You’re after a smart interior

Don’t buy it if…

- You want a particularly practical electric SUV

- You’re after sharp, agile handling

- You’re looking for a budget option in the class

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