2024 Peugeot E-3008: Watch out Model Y, 700km driving range EV coming to Oz

Replacing the existing 3008 medium SUV, the 2024 E-3008 is coming to Australia!

As the first vehicle in the Stellantis portfolio to use the automotive supergroup's STLA Medium architecture – that promises over 700km WLTP driving range – the E-3008 is a crucial model.

The Peugeot E-3008 will be released in Australia, though timing and pricing are yet to be confirmed. It will hit European showrooms in February 2024.

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"On the back of launching Peugeot's first all-electric vehicles in the Australian market – the e-Partner van and e-2008 SUV – we're pleased to confirm the Next-Level E-3008, revealed globally today, will launch in Australia", said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis.

This is the latest and most comprehensive part of the French carmaker's goal to offer BEVs in every segment by 2025 on its way to selling only electric cars in Europe by 2030. The Australian arm is yet to make a commitment to ending piston-engine sales.

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Peugeot E-3008 charging, power and driving range

The most important part of the E-3008 is its STLA Medium architecture – it becomes the first vehicle in the portfolio to use these underpinnings.

In Europe, the French-built E-3008 is offered in three powertrain configurations with two battery sizes. The smaller 73kWh can be paired with single or twin motors, both with a targeted driving range of 525km in the WLTP combined cycle.

The Long Range steps up to a 98kWh pack good for 700km driving range – that would be enough to make the E-3008 the longest-range EV on sale in Australia today.

For comparison, the longest-range Tesla Model Y is capable of 533km from a single charge in WLTP testing. Peugeot's 700km target figure is yet to be homologated, however.

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Charging is capped at 160kW DC for a fast charge from 20-80 per cent in 30 minutes. Home and slower charging can be done at up to 22kW AC when the option box is ticked.

Power levels are moderate, with even the quickest dual motor variant boasting 235kW, adequate for a family SUV. The Long range and single motor get 155kW and 170kW motors.

Although released as a BEV-only proposition initially, Peugeot mentions that hybrid versions of the third-gen 3008 will be added for select markets in the future – perhaps this includes Australia.

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New cabin direction and fastback design

Peugeot had already revealed key details of the E-3008's cabin, including the 21-inch infotainment and driving info screen.

Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity has been confirmed, as has in-car connectivity with Peugeot's latest live traffic navigation and must-have connected services technology.

There will be just two trim levels offered at launch, Allure and GT. Allure actually gets a pair of 10-inch screens rather than the GT's single 21-inch item. It's also fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels, fabric/leather upholstery, and single-tone paint.

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The GT trim levels up the luxury with two-tone paint and contrasting roof colour, 20-inch alloy wheels, active LED headlights, power tailgate, seat heating, quilted leather upholstery, customisable 'i-Toggle' switches, and more advanced infotainment software.

A medium SUV, the E-3008 measures 4.54m long, 1.89m wide, and 1.64m tall. It's about 100mm longer, 50mm wider and 20mm taller than the existing 3008, boding well for improved cabin space.

Peugeot has prioritised sustainability in the E-3008's construction. Over 500kg of the car's construction is 'green materials', including carbon-friendly aluminium and steel in the body and chassis.

Parts inside are produced using eco-friendly polymers, while the bumpers, spoiler, storage bins, and carpets are constructed from recycled plastic.

To get rid of harmful processes in production, the E-3008 does without any chrome exterior highlights. peugeot has also drastically reduced decorative inserts to lower the use of plastic.

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Pricing and availability

As before, a larger 5008 will be spun off the 3008 – likely with three rows of seating. Expect a reveal in early 2024.

With European deliveries to begin in February 2024, Australian arrivals are likely to ramp up towards the end of next year. Pricing is hard to predict with Peugeot Australia's current strategy, but we expect a high-spec entry model to be priced beyond $75,000.

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September 2023: Peugeot E-3008 revealed ahead of launch

Peugeot has released images revealing the all-electric E-3008 medium SUV ahead of its official launch this week.

The images show the E-3008 in full, with no camouflage or tricks hiding the design. The sloping coupe roofline takes inspiration from the 408 coupe crossover, rather than referencing Peugeot’s more boxy second-gen 3008.

There are very bold exterior details, too, including those extremely unconventional aerodynamic alloys, Lambo Urus-like high rear deck and futuristic cabin styling. We’ll reserve judgement until our eyes have graced a production model but in the meantime let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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Beneath the all-electric E-3008 will be Stellantis’s new STLA (pronounced ‘Stella') Medium platform, promising a leap ahead of the existing car’s EMP2 underpinnings.

The new platform obliges two- or all-wheel electric drive with a potential driving range of up to 700km for the longest-range variant thanks to the STLA Medium platform’s ability to package a 98kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Unlike the existing 3008 SUV there seem to be no plans to offer combustion-engined or plug-in hybrid variants of the third-gen E-3008. The existing car may instead live on to serve markets such as Australia, the Middle East and Asia.

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Inside, the design references existing Peugeot language but is much closer to concept car in execution. Swathes of tactile-looking fabric coat horizontal surfaces (not unlike the Renault Megane E-Tech), while the French brand says there are 21 inches of screen within its new ‘i-Cockpit’ that seamlessly combines the digital driver’s display and infotainment touchscreen.

We expect nothing less than the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity that’s quickly becoming the norm. Peugeot is likely to introduce more advanced phone connectivity to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, and Renault's Scenic E-Tech.

Peugeot will release final details including the nitty gritty on driving range, dimensions, and likely European pricing of the E-3008 on September 12.