2025 Peugeot E-3008 electric car Australian launch and timing confirmed: New-generation mid-size EV SUV set to battle Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia Niro EV and Renault Megane E-Tech

Peugeot Australia has confirmed the new third-generation 3008 will arrive here in the second half of this year, with the pure electric E-3008 leading the way.

It’s the first time the mid-size SUV has been offered in zero-emissions form, the recently released ‘fastback’ style five-seater featuring the Stellantis Group’s ‘STLA Medium’ electric powertrain.

Measuring a fraction over 4.5m end-to-end, a little more than 1.9m wide and just over 1.6m tall the E-3008 sits squarely in the medium SUV category.

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To be offered globally with a choice of three electric powertrains the car is available in entry-level Allure and top-spec GT grades.

The 157kW single-motor standard-range version packs a 73kWh lithium-ion battery for a claimed (WLTP) range of 525km. The 171kW single-motor long-range car swaps in a 98kWh battery for a whopping 700km range. And the 239kW dual-motor AWD model reverts to the 73kWh battery/525km range spec. 

Although Australian specification is yet to be confirmed, the single-motor standard range set-up will be the only configuration available until production of long-range and dual-motor versions begins in 2025.

Peugeot says the 157kW/345Nm single-motor standard-range car will sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.8sec while delivering combined cycle energy use of 17.4kWh/100km. At the same time it boasts an impressively slippery 0.28 drag coefficient.

Australian specification is yet to be confirmed, the single-motor standard range set-up will be the only configuration available until production of long-range and dual-motor versions begins in 2025.

AC charging capacity is a choice of 11kW and 22kW (with the former likely for the local market) and up to 160kW for DC, delivering a 20-80 per cent charge in 30min. 

The Peugeot’s AC options are interesting in light of Renault Australia’s decision to bring the E-3008’s Gallic rival, the Megane E-Tech to Australia with a relatively modest 7.4kW AC capacity even though 22kW tech was available. 

V2L (vehicle to load) capability is another significant E-3008 feature, the car’s 400-volt architecture allowing its battery to power large electrical devices. 

Despite its swoopy roofline the new E-3008 delivers the same 520 litres (VDA) of boot space (to the parcel shelf with all seats up) as its predecessor, extending to 1480 litres with the rear seat folded.

The Peugeot ‘i-Cockpit’ layout has been substantially upgraded, now comprising a curved swipe-able 21-inch panoramic screen combining media, instrumentation and vehicle control displays.

And the Peugeot ‘i-Cockpit’ layout has been substantially upgraded, now comprising a curved swipe-able 21-inch panoramic screen combining media, instrumentation and vehicle control displays.

Paddles are mounted behind the characteristically small steering wheel, allowing manual control of three levels of regenerative braking, with other onboard tech including the Peugeot ‘i -Connect’ system, including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as ‘OK Peugeot’ voice recognition. 

Standard safety includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and AEB (with day or night pedestrian and cyclist detection from 7.0-140km/h), while you can expect auto LED headlights, customisable ambient interior lighting, Focal premium audio, 19-inch alloys (20-inch on GT) and more to be on the standard features list.

While you can expect auto LED headlights.

The E-3008 will be joining the E-Partner light-commercial van and E-2008 compact SUV already in the brand’s Aussie line-up, with the E-308 hatch and next-size-up E-Expert van also arriving in the second half of 2024. The city-sized E-208 is scheduled for on-sale in 2025.

Australian range and pricing are yet to be finalised but in the notoriously pricy UK market cost-of-entry for the E-3008 is around £46,000 ($89,000 on a straight currency conversion) with a roughly €45,000 ($75,000) starting price in France.

To be competitive locally the E-3008 Allure will need to be under $70,000, putting it in the same ballpark as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2WD 125kW - $65,000) and Ioniq 6 (2WD 111kW - $65,500), Kia Niro EV (S Electric FWD - $66,590) and Renault Megane E-Tech ($64,990).