Peugeot e-2008 here Q3 from $59,990

PEUGEOT has announced pricing for its highly anticipated e-2008 ahead of the model’s quarter three arrival Down Under.

Priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs, the small-segment SUV is said by its importer to bring more choice to the fast-growing category, where it will be offered alongside the well-regarded internal combustion engine range.

The French importer says initial allocations of the e-2008 for Australia will be limited and encourages interested customers to make contact with their local authorised Peugeot retailer soon to avoid disappointment.

Entering the market as a potential rival to the all-electric Hyundai Kona ($54,500 +ORCs), Kia Niro ($64,450 +ORCs) and MG ZS ($44,990 drive-away), the Peugeot e-2008 is equipped with a 50kWh battery and 100kW/260Nm electric motor to offer buyers a driving range of 328km (WLTP).

Peugeot says the e-2008 may be charged from 10 to 80 per cent via a 100kW DC fast charger in approximately 30 minutes, or in five hours from a 11kW/16A three-phase wall box. A 7.4kW/32A wall box will replenish the battery to a 100 per cent state of charge in seven hours and thirty minutes.

The stylishly appointed city-sized SUV includes such standard features as keyless entry and push-button start with proximity locking, gloss black and dual chrome garnishing, horizontal body-coloured grille slats, and model-specific badging.

Inside, the cabin is equipped with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit instrument cluster and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Most other features replicate those found in the ICE-powered 2008 range. Additional specifications and information will be announced prior to the model’s local launch.

Customers may choose from six colours, with Orange Fusion the only no-cost hue. Nera Black and Artense Grey metallic shades attract a $690 price premium, while Vertgio Blue, Elixir Red and Pearl White cost $1050 more.

The Peugeot e-2008 will be offered as standard with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty which includes complimentary roadside assistance. Five years’ capped-price servicing is available, tallying $1522 for the period.

Buyers may instead opt to pre-pay their vehicle’s servicing for three- or five years for $600 or $1000 respectively.

“The e-2008 is going to be an important and eagerly anticipated addition to the local range as we continue on our electrification journey,” said Peugeot Australia managing director, Kate Gillis.

“The impending arrival will signify our first fully electric passenger vehicle on sale in Australia and provides us with the opportunity to further expand on the success of the premium 2008 SUV range.

“We are confident the e-2008 will provide discerning customers with a design-focused electric SUV and it is with great excitement that pre-orders are opening today.”

2023 Peugeot 2008 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.