The new Peugeot E-3008

The new Peugeot E-3008 (Photo: © Peugeot)

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The new E-3008 only runs on electricity

Peugeot is replacing its bestseller with an electric car. The new E-3008 offers a sleek design and a range of up to 700 kilometers.

If a brand wants to be successful, it must not only offer a good product, but also boost your own image. Such an emotionalization is working Peugeot for years with slogans like "Allure" and visually exciting products, Because as part of the Stellantis Group The brand has a problem: The technical basis, the platform and the modules are available to all Group brands, which ensures comparability. Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson, who is responsible for the Emotionalization of your brand as an important part of the corporate strategy She demonstrated what this looks like on September 12th at the world premiere of the new E-3008.

Starting signal for a new era

The new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © PeugeotThe new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © Peugeot

For Peugeot, the completely newly developed E-3008 The launch of a new era. Visually, like many of their other models, it's an eye-catcher, with a stylish bright blue finish, making it the first fully electric SUV of the next generation for the lion brand. Stromer replaces the current bestsellerMore electric cars are to follow. Peugeot announces that by 2025, they aim to offer the broadest range of electric cars of any brand in Europe. For the E-3008 the announcement is: up to 700 kilometers range, 30 minutes charging time, updates over the air, plus a new Panorama i-Cockpit in the fastback SUV, which is intended to guarantee new driving pleasure.

Whether this is the case will probably be from the beginning of 2024 can verify if the first test drives queue, The vehicle will be available in stores from February 2024. Then there will be two equipment options called Allure and GT with three option packages. The E-3008 is the model on the new STLA Medium platform of the Stellantis Group. Three drivetrains are available, one 157 kW/210 hp version, a long-range version with 170 kW/230 hp and with Dual Motor, where the then all-wheel drive E-3008 has 240 kW/320 hp In addition to these fully electric versions, a hybrid is planned for the German market.

Smallest turning circle of all SUV electric vehicles

The new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © PeugeotThe new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © Peugeot

Drivers can choose between up to four driving modes depending on the equipment. In addition to the classic Normal mode, there are also Eco, Sport and 4WD modes. The SUV's turning circle is 10,60 meters, according to Peugeot the smallest turning circle of all pure electric SUVs. The numerous assistance systems also allow semi-autonomous driving. There is an automatic cruise control with lane assistance and a Stop&Go function in traffic jams, plus a semi-automatic Lane change assistant or even one early speed recommendationHowever, the driver must confirm semi-autonomous driving and keep their hands on the steering wheel.

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The progress is driven by a new generation of permanent synchronous motors, which are designed to offer more power but also greater efficiency. The power comes from its High-voltage lithium-ion battery with 400 volts. It is located under the floor pan. With 73 kWh it offers a range of 525 kilometers, the 98 kWh of the Long-range version are then sufficient for up to 700 kilometersIt is charged with a three-phase on-board charger, which is standard. Those who prefer direct current instead of alternating current can use the Mode 4 charging port, which is designed for up to 160 kW of charging power. Over the standard range of 520 kilometers, 30 minutes are sufficient to charge the battery from 20 to 80 percent of its capacity.

Available to order from autumn

The new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © PeugeotThe new Peugeot E-3008 Photo: © Peugeot

With its dimensions of 4,54 meters long, 1,89 meters wide and 1,64 meters high, the E-3008 fits into the C-segment. Despite the relatively compact dimensions, there is plenty of space in the electric carThe trunk has a capacity of 520 liters under the parcel shelf, plus a further 34 liters of storage space in the interior. Prices are not yet fixed, but Order books are expected to open in autumn 2023.

 

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