Peugeot e-5008 Review

The Peugeot e-5008 arrives with a very clear brief. It needs to bring genuine seven-seat flexibility to the electric SUV market without tipping over into the sort of size and expense that make some rivals feel out of reach for ordinary family buyers.

That matters because there are still not many direct alternatives. The Mercedes-Benz EQB remains the closest established seven-seat EV, while the Kia EV9 is the bigger, pricier and more overtly premium-feeling option. Once you move away from true seven-seat EVs, the field broadens to include cars such as the Tesla Model Y, Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5, but those do not give you the same flexibility.

Peugeot’s answer is to take much of what works about the e-3008 and stretch it into something more family-focused. The result is a car that still looks sleek and modern, but puts more emphasis on cabin space, access and practicality.

That practical brief does not mean the e-5008 is dull. Peugeot has given it a strong sense of design inside and out, and the panoramic i-Cockpit means it still feels like one of the more visually ambitious cars in this class.

The range now extends beyond the original standard-range model, too. Peugeot’s UK line-up now spans Standard Range Electric 73kWh 210, Long Range Electric 97kWh 230 and Dual Motor Electric 73kWh 325 versions. That gives buyers the option of focusing on affordability, range or extra performance.

In simple terms, the e-5008’s appeal is not about being the sportiest or plushest electric SUV. It is about giving families a practical seven-seat EV that still feels stylish and modern, which is a very useful thing in itself.

For most buyers, the best Peugeot e-5008 is likely to be the standard-range Electric 210 in GT trim. The standard 73kWh battery already delivers enough official range for most family use, while GT adds the extra comfort, safety and visual kit that better suits the e-5008’s price point.

The Long Range Electric 230 is the technical headline car. If you do a lot of long-distance mileage and want the reassurance of up to 413 miles of WLTP range, it is the version that makes the biggest impression on paper. The catch is that it will inevitably cost more, and many families simply will not need that extra capacity.

The Dual Motor Electric 325 will appeal to buyers who want four-wheel drive and more punch, but the e-5008 never feels like a car that needs to be especially fast. That makes it more of a want than a need.

As for trim, Allure already comes with plenty, but GT adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free tailgate, Pixel LED lights and the extra visual polish that helps the car feel more complete.

In simple terms, Allure covers the essentials, GT is the sweet spot and Long Range is the powertrain to choose if maximum distance between charges matters most.

The Peugeot e-5008 currently starts from £39,095 on the road in Electric 73kWh 210 form via Peugeot’s UK configurator. The corresponding GT is listed from £43,445 on current Peugeot electric offers.

That means the e-5008 is not a cheap family SUV, but it is still positioned below a Kia EV9 and in useful range of smaller five-seat EVs once you factor in the extra versatility it brings.

The challenge is that buyers spending this sort of money will also be looking at very convincing five-seat electric SUVs and crossovers. The Peugeot’s answer is simple: if you need the seventh seat, there are not many alternatives that package it as attractively.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB remains one of the Peugeot e-5008’s most obvious rivals because it is one of the few other electric SUVs to offer seven seats. It feels more premium in some areas and carries a stronger badge, but the Peugeot counters with a more dramatic cabin and a clearer practicality story.

The Kia EV9 is the more aspirational alternative. It is bigger, bolder and much more expensive, but if your budget stretches that far it offers stronger third-row accommodation and a more genuinely full-size SUV feel.

The Tesla Model Y is still worth mentioning even though it no longer offers the same seven-seat case in the UK. It remains one of the strongest family EVs for space, efficiency and charging support, and buyers considering a high-spec e-5008 will inevitably look at it.

Beyond those three, the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5 make strong five-seat family alternatives if you decide you can live without the extra row. The Peugeot e-5008 makes most sense if you want proper seven-seat flexibility in an EV without jumping to something as large and expensive as the EV9.

The Peugeot e-5008’s key selling point is that it gets seven seats as standard, and unlike some token third rows the back seats are usefully thought through. They fold flat into the floor when not needed, and Peugeot has worked hard to make access easier by improving the rear door openings and middle-row flexibility.

Space in the first two rows is generous enough for family use, and the sliding second row makes it easier to juggle legroom against access to the back. The third row is still best suited to children or shorter adults, but that is true of most cars in this class.

Boot space is one of the e-5008’s biggest practical strengths. With all seven seats in place, Peugeot quotes 348 litres. Fold the third row and capacity rises to 916 litres, which is the figure to focus on in everyday five-seat use. With the rear rows folded, there is up to 2,232 litres of space.

That makes the e-5008 a genuinely useful family load-lugger rather than a seven-seater with a token boot. If outright luggage space matters as much as passenger capacity, the Peugeot makes a very convincing case.

The Peugeot e-5008 measures 4,791mm long, 1,895mm wide & 1,694mm high. That makes it a substantial family SUV, but not an intimidatingly huge one.

In practical terms, it is large enough to deliver the space buyers will expect from a seven-seater while still feeling more manageable than the biggest electric SUVs. That is one of its advantages.

The e-5008 borrows heavily from the e-3008 here, which is good news. The 21-inch panoramic curved display gives the cabin real wow factor, while Peugeot’s i-Toggles shortcut system makes the touchscreen-heavy setup slightly easier to live with than it might otherwise be.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the built-in connected navigation does a good job of integrating charging planning into longer journeys. The system is not perfect, and some functions would still be easier with proper physical controls, but it looks sharp and is generally responsive.

Peugeot’s voice control also helps here. It will not transform the experience, but it does offer another way to avoid too much tapping around on the move.

The Peugeot e-5008 feels properly upmarket inside by mainstream standards. The dashboard finishes, ambient lighting and overall cabin presentation make it feel richer than many direct rivals.

GT does the best job of showing that off, adding Alcantara and a more dramatic cabin atmosphere. Even Allure, though, feels smart enough to justify the car’s positioning. This is one of the more visually impressive family EV interiors currently on sale.

The Peugeot e-5008 currently spans three electric powertrains. The Standard Range Electric 73kWh 210 offers up to 309 miles of WLTP range. Above that sits the Long Range Electric 97kWh 230 with up to 413 miles. Topping the line-up is the Dual Motor Electric 73kWh 325, with up to 291 miles and the strongest performance.

That means there is now a much broader spread than the original review implied. The standard-range car is likely to suit most families just fine, the Long Range is the one to pick for frequent longer trips, and the Dual Motor is the niche option for buyers who want extra shove and all-wheel drive.

For most buyers, the Electric 210 is likely to be enough. The Long Range is the one that best underpins the e-5008’s technical appeal.

The Peugeot e-5008 is very easy to drive. Visibility is decent for such a large SUV, the controls are light enough for town use and the instant response of the electric motor helps it feel more alert at lower speeds than the figures suggest.

It is not a sporty SUV, though. The small steering wheel may hint at something more playful, but the reality is that the e-5008 is tuned for family duty. Body control is tidy enough, but the overall impression is one of calm, measured progress rather than involvement.

Ride comfort is acceptable rather than outstanding, especially on GT trim with its larger wheels, which can let more bumps and surface imperfections into the cabin than you might expect. Even so, the e-5008 is still generally refined enough to feel like a comfortable long-distance car.

Overall, it drives like a well-sorted large family EV, which is exactly what it needs to be.

The e-5008 is well equipped with safety technology, though Euro NCAP has not yet published a separate test result specifically for this model.

Standard kit includes advanced emergency braking, lane-assistance features and reversing camera support, while GT adds adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and lane positioning assistance. Peugeot’s 360-degree Vision system is also available to make manoeuvring easier.

The one caveat compared with the previous 5008 is the reduced number of Isofix points. There are fewer than before, which is worth noting for larger families with multiple child seats.

The Peugeot e-5008 supports DC rapid charging at up to 160kW. Peugeot says that means a 20 to 80 per cent charge can be completed in around 30 minutes for the 73kWh battery and 27 minutes for the Long Range.

At home, charging times are far more sensible if you have a wallbox. Peugeot quotes 20 to 80 per cent in around four hours 30 minutes or six hours 30 minutes depending on battery size, while a more typical overnight full charge works fine on a domestic wallbox. An optional 22kW onboard charger is available for buyers who can take advantage of faster AC charging.

So while it is not the fastest-charging EV in the world, the e-5008 is competitive enough to work as a long-distance family car. 

The Peugeot e-5008 comes with a standard three-year/60,000-mile manufacturer warranty. Peugeot Care can then extend protection up to eight years or 100,000 miles, provided the car is serviced within the Peugeot network in line with the recommended schedule. The high-voltage battery has separate cover for eight years or 100,000 miles, including protection against capacity falling below 70%.

Peugeot currently offers a three-year service plan for £249. The e-5008 also has relatively infrequent maintenance requirements: an initial check is due after one year or 8,000 miles, followed by scheduled servicing every two years or 16,000 miles.

Insurance groups for the e-5008 have not been clearly published across the current range yet, so it is best to check live quotes carefully.

The Peugeot e-5008 now costs £200 a year in VED after year one. The EV Expensive Car Supplement applies only to electric cars with a list price of more than £50,000. That means some upper-end e-5008 versions, particularly Long Range or heavily optioned cars, may cross that threshold, while the standard Electric 210 versions sit below it.

If it applies, you pay an extra £440 a year for five years from the second year of registration on top of the standard £200 annual rate. That makes it worth checking carefully if you are ordering one of the pricier versions.