The new Peugeot e-2008 is fully equipped and offered at the price of the Tesla Model Y

The Peugeot 2008 has undergone a recent update which includes an electric version named Peugeot e-2008 . This new all-electric SUV is more powerful than its predecessor and is manufactured at Stellantis ' Vigo plant in Spain . It is now available for purchase with an advertised price and reservations are possible. The Peugeot e-2008 is offered in First Edition , which is a highly equipped version with similar features to what can be expected from the top-of-the-range version of this zero-emission urban SUV. This is also the case for the new Peugeot e-308 model .

The price of this Peugeot e-2008 is almost similar to that of the cheapest Tesla Model Y , the Rear Wheel Drive , despite its lower power of around 150 horsepower and a lesser range of 50 kilometers. However, more affordable versions of this vehicle will soon be available, once its full lineup is launched in late summer.

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The keys to the new Peugeot e-2008

The new Peugeot e-2008 presents an important mechanical evolution, with a power of 115 kW (156 HP) thanks to a Stellantis electric motor more efficient than the previous model, which developed 136 HP .

This innovation is accompanied by a larger battery with a capacity of 54 kWh , which offers an increased range of 402 km , compared to 345 km for the previous 40 kWh battery. In addition, the combined consumption is 15.4 kWh/100 km, slightly less than that of the previous model.

Although Peugeot 's ZERO-labeled city SUV has yet to be unveiled, it's reasonable to expect that the new 2008 e-2 will offer improved performance, given its higher power and slightly larger battery.

The new version of the Peugeot 2008 range features a wider front end with the brand's light signature represented by three vertical claws for the daytime running lights. The rear lights have also been modified and feature the new Peugeot emblem, while the front openings are wider.

Although these changes have been made, the size of the car remains the same, with dimensions of 4.3 meters long, 1.77 meters wide and 1.53 meters high, as well as a wheelbase of 2. 60 meters.

Although the trunk capacity has not been confirmed, it is assumed that it will be similar to previous versions with a capacity of 405 liters , which is 30 liters less than the combustion engine versions.

The Peugeot e-2008 has undergone a major technological update in order to compete with its competitors. In fact, one of its main pillars is the technological equipment, which is manifested in particular by a larger 10-inch multimedia screen in all its finishes.

In addition, the new Peugeot i-Connect system is now managed wirelessly, allowing remote updates via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as via OTA. Other features such as a more efficient wireless charging system and a more complete range of assistance systems are also available.

The most equipped Peugeot e-2008

The first available version of the Peugeot e-2008 is the First Edition , although future versions of this model will have the same finishes as its predecessor: Active, Allure and GT . Following the tradition of the brand, this variant will be very similar to the most complete finish of the range.

The Peugeot e-2008 is available in two colors, Selenium Gray and Okenite White , both of which are combined with a glossy black roof. Standard wheels are 17-inch diamond-shaped Karakoys with a two-tone design.

In addition, this car is equipped with an 11 kW three-phase charger at no additional cost, while this option will be offered as an option for the other finishes. This charger can fill the battery from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes when plugged into a fast charging outlet.

In addition to this, the car offers other advantages such as adaptive Full LED headlights with high beam assistant, a Peugeot i-Cockpit equipped with 10-inch 3D-effect instrumentation and a 10-inch touch screen, as well than the most complete multimedia system, the Peugeot i-Connect Advanced , which includes a browser, remote update services and a virtual assistant, and up to four USB ports.

The car is also equipped with dual-zone air conditioning, keyless start and opening, a new 15 kW wireless charging platform and a rear camera with parking guidance.

In terms of safety, the car has many assistive technologies such as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, automatic emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detector (day and night), recognition of traffic signs including indications such as STOP or no overtaking, an active alert for involuntary lane departure or a blind spot detector.

For almost the same price as the Tesla Model Y

The Peugeot e-2008 First Edition costs 46,140 euros without a discount, but with an offer and financing from the brand, its price drops to 44,930 euros . If you are subject to a spending limit, you can benefit from the government assistance plan, which can offer you assistance of 7,000 euros if you scrap your old vehicle, or 5,000 euros without scrapping .

The price of this car is very close to that of the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive , which also has a single motor but costs 46,490 euros. However, the Tesla is more powerful with 220 kW (299 hp), has a range of 455 km and can reach a top speed of 217 km/h. On top of that, the Tesla is bigger with a length of 4.7 meters.

Despite this, the Active trim level of this car is expected to be slightly cheaper when it launches, likely around 42,000 or 43,000 . In comparison, the current model, the e-2008, is priced around 39,520 euros or 37,720 euros with discounts .

Reservations for the first edition of this car are already open, but deliveries will not begin until September. The purchase is made only online and requires a deposit of 500 euros.