Tesla Model Y doesn’t have enough seats? Kia EV9 too expensive? The 2025 Peugeot E-5008 might be your solution

April 1, 2024March 28, 2024 John Mahoney 10826 Views E-5008, Kia, Kia EV9, Model, Peugeot, Tesla, Y

Want a Tesla Model Y but can’t cope without the option of a third row of seats?

Or you hanker after a Kia EV9 but the $100K asking price puts you off?

Next year the Peugeot E-5008 could be the answer for families on the hunt for a practical, versatile and – hopefully – modestly-priced SUV.

On sale in Europe in the final quarter, the all-new Peugeot E-5008 is expected to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025 and when it does it will instantly become one of the most affordable seven-seat EVs on the market – mostly on account of a chronic lack of electric mid-size three-row rivals.

Currently those on the hunt of seven-seat SUVs have the limited choice of more expensive models like the Kia EV9 ($97,000 plus ORCs) or the Mercedes-Benz EQB ($97,734 plus ORCs)

Set to be sold alongside the five-seat Peugeot E-3008 that is confirmed to go on sale Down Under in the second half of 2024, the bigger E-5008 is built on the same Stellantis group’s STLA Medium platform.

That means the Peugeot E-5008 is heavily related to the E-3008 but has a 160mm-longer wheelbase (2900mm) and stands about 50mm taller.

Key measurements include 4790mm overall length, 1890mm width and 1690mm height.

In Europe there will be two model grades – Allure and GT – across three powertrain options.

From launch they include a 157kW/345Nm single e-motor combined with a 73kWh battery, a more powerful 170kW/345Nm e-motor with a longer-range 98kWh battery, and a dual-motor version with up to 237kW.

The official WLTP range has yet to be confirmed but Peugeot says the E-5008 will cover at least 500km and run as far as 660km with the long-range single-motor version.

DC fast-charging can be performed at a rate of up to 160kW, with a 20-80 per cent top-up taking around 30 minutes. There’s also 11kW AC charging as standard, with a more powerful 22kW onboard charger as an option.

Up front, the electric Peugeot E-5008 gets the E-3008’s ultra-slim headlights and triple-claw LED light elements.

The base models ride on 19-inch wheels, while the GT gets larger 20-inch alloys.

Inside, the family-friendly Peugeot adopts its futuristic cabin design from the E-3008.

Highlights include a 21-inch Panoramic i-Cockpit on the high-grade GT and twin 10-inch screens on the lower Allure trim.

The new Peugeot E-5008 gets more upmarket materials and tech than the current model, including aluminium trim and customisable ambient LED lighting that offers eight different hues.

The current car’s familiar small steering wheel carries over but has been redesigned with new buttons that are less easy to activate by mistake.

Behind the wheel, which is heated on the GT, are paddle shifts that alter regenerative braking.

Mirroring the E-3008, there’s a row of customisable i-Toggles that provide shortcuts to useful features like a frequently visited destination, climate control setting or favourite radio station.

As standard, the infotainment system comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an ‘OK Peugeot’ voice assistant that’s powered by AI-drive ChatGPT.

All models come with useful tech like a two-angle rear-view camera. Tick the options box and you can increase the camera count to four, which provides for a 360-degree view.

In total, the E-5008 packs more than 40 driver assist and safety systems, including its Drive Assist Plus 2.0 semi-autonomous cruise control that has lane-changing capability.

Peugeot claims there’s “remarkable legroom” for passengers in both the second and third row.

The second row can slide for even more space, while the backrests in row two can also recline independently.

With all seats in place, there’s just 259 litres of boot space, but drop the third row and this expands to a generous 748 litres. With the second and third rows folded, there’s up to 1815 litres of space.

Bathing the cabin in light is the option of a large panoramic glass roof.

The GT, meanwhile, has cabin air filtration and an air quality monitoring system that can reduce pollutant gases and particles.

Boosting comfort further is the option of sound-proofed laminated front glass that’s said to cut road noise.

While the Allure gets faux leather and fabric seats, the GT has Alcantara/leather-effect upholstery and front seats that are also heated, ventilated and come with a massage feature.

There’s even the further option of comfort seats that are approved by German doctors that are claimed to reduce back pain on a long drive.

Power outlets are plentiful, with a 12-volt socket and two USB outlets in the second row below the rear tri-zone climate control panel.

In the third row there’s reading lights, a 12-volt outlet and cup holders.

While it’s thought Peugeot Australia will soon release local launch timing, Australian specification and pricing are expected to land much later this year.