Electric car deals: Drive-away prices slashed for 2023 Peugeot E-2008 & 2023 BYD Atto 3 SUVs

The all-electric 2023 Peugeot E-2008 has had its price reduced by around $25,000 – but only for a limited time.

Peugeot Australia has announced its end-of-financial year offers, with the largest savings applied to 2023-built examples of the E-2008 GT small SUV until June 30, 2024.

Usually priced from $59,990 before on-road costs, the Spanish-built E-2008 is now available at an all-time low for a European electric car: $39,990 drive-away nationwide.

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This equates to a significant circa-$25,500 saving over its $64,000 to $67,000 drive-away cost in most states and territories when on-road costs are added to its $59,990 recommended retail price.

Brand-new and demonstrator examples of the E-2008 GT are covered under the deal, which started on May 1.

The E-2008 now priced identically to Australia’s cheapest electric SUV, the MG ZS EV, and joins other Chinese-built electric cars priced below $40,000, including the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora.

Fitted with a 45kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a single 100kW/260Nm electric motor powering the front axle, the E-2008 has a WLTP-rated 328-kilometre driving range.

A facelifted version of the Peugeot E-2008 – unveiled in Europe 12 months ago – is due in Australia in the coming months, likely returning to a higher drive-away cost.

Peugeot’s local division – managed by third-party Inchcape – will further expand its electric car line-up in 2024 with the addition of the E-208 light hatch, E-308 small hatch, E-3008 midsize SUV and E-Partner medium van.

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Meanwhile, Chinese brand BYD has introduced a run-out sale for 2023-built examples of its popular Atto 3 ahead of an updated model due in Australia soon.

Demonstrator examples of the 2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range are priced from $45,990 drive-away in most states and territories until May 30, 2024 – compared to its usual $51,011 plus on-roads list price.

It costs $47,990 drive-away for buyers in Western Australia.

The drive-away price of an Atto 3 Extended Range is usually between $51,550 and $55,300, depending on the state or territory it is registered in.

The BYD Atto 3 Standard Range continues to be priced from $48,011 before on-road costs – or between $48,550 and $52,000 drive-away.

A minor update for the BYD Atto 3 is due in Australia soon, with new additions likely to include a larger 15.6-inch rotating infotainment system – up from 12.8-inch – and darkened exterior trim.

It is also expected to feature a thicker shade for the panoramic sunroof, Continental Eco Contact 6 tyres, and a new ‘cosmos black’ exterior colour.