Peugeot E-2008 EV discounted to record low price

UPDATE: 2023 Peugeot E-2008 now sold out

Peugeot Australia has confirmed the heavily discounted runout 2023 E-2008 small electric SUV has been sold out – within just nine days of the offer being available.

That’s according to its updated website, with the model page replaced with a placeholder for the forthcoming facelifted E-2008.

The new Peugeot E-2008 is now confirmed to launch in Australia in the first quarter (January to April inclusive) of 2025.

Beforehand, the French carmaker is expected significantly expand its electric car line-up with the release of the smaller E-208 light hatchback, E-308 small car, all-new E-3008 medium SUV, and facelifted E-Expert commercial van – all due later this year.

This now leaves the GWM Ora, BYD Dolphin, MG 4, and Nissan Leaf as ~$40K EV options – with the latter recently receiving a ~$10K discount until May 30 (or while stocks last).

5 May 2024: 2023 Peugeot E-2008 becomes one of Australia’s cheapest electric SUVs

Peugeot Australia has slashed the E-2008 electric SUV to a sharp $39,990 drive-away starting price, ahead of launching a facelifted model.

The clearance offer represents a saving of around $24K depending on the state – and now costs less to buy than the just facelifted petrol-powered Peugeot 2008.

The nationwide discount applies to “selected” new and demonstrator 2023 model year E-2008 GT SUVs – which must be sold and delivered between May 1 to June 30 2024.

The Spanish-made EV now directly rivals Chinese offerings including the MG ZS EV small SUV, MG 4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin hatchbacks – instead of the previous $59,990 before on-road costs price tag which put it against the Cupra Born warm hatch, Hyundai Kona Electric small SUV, and the popular Tesla Model 3 sedan.

Launched belatedly in Australia in late 2023, the high-spec Peugeot E-2008 GT is based on the regular petrol 2008 small SUV.

The facelifted Peugeot E-2008 is coming at a “later date” with a more aggressive exterior design, slightly more driving range and upgraded technology, following the updated petrol 2008 which is currently on sale.

However, it isn’t the first time Australians have seen a low-selling EV receive a major price discount.

Late last year, the Mini Electric hatchback price was slashed by about $20K in a bid to clear stock ahead of the all-new model launching later this year.

Peugeot E-2008 key features and specs

Peugeot E-2008 vs rivals spec comparison:

	Peugeot E-2008 GT	MG ZS EV Excite	MG 4 Excite 51	GWM Ora Standard Range	BYD Dolphin Dynamic
Price	$39,990 drive-away (until June 30)	$39,990 drive-away	$39,990 drive-away	$35,990 drive-away (until June 30)	$38,890 before on-road costs ($41,190 drive-away in NSW)
Claimed range (combined WLTP)	328km	320km	350km	310km	340km
Battery size and type	46.3kWh usable (50kWh gross) lithium-ion	49kWh usable (51.1kWh gross) LFP	50.8kWh usable (51kWh gross) LFP	45.4kWh usable (48kWh gross) LFP	44.9kWh usable LFP
Max AC / DC charging speed	11 / 100kW	11 / 80kW	6.6 / 88kW	11 / 80kW	7.4 / 60kW
Power / torque	100kW / 260Nm	130kW / 280Nm	125kW / 250Nm	126kW / 250Nm	70kW / 180Nm
Drive type	FWD	FWD	RWD	FWD	FWD
Boot volume (min / rear seats folded)	434 / 1467 litres	359 / 1187 litres	363 / 1177 litres	228 / 858 litres	345 / 1310 litres

The 2023 Peugeot E-2008 GT is a high-spec small electric SUV with up to 328km claimed driving range from a full charge, and 11kW AC or 100kW DC charging capability.

Highlight features includes wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on its 10-inch touchscreen, a three-dimensional 10-inch driver instruments display, and the full range of active safety assistance systems including adaptive cruise control.

The E-2008 GT also includes genuine Alcantara and leather interior trim with green stitching, an energy efficient heat pump, eight-colour selectable ambient lighting, a fixed panoramic glass roof, massaging for the front driver’s seat, full LED head- and tail-lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

It’s worth noting that, while a Mode 3 Type 2 to Type 2 bring your own (BYO) charging cable is included, buyers will need to pay separately for the standard Mode 3 home trickle charging cable.

The standard exterior colour is Orange Fusion, while buyers will need to pay an extra $690 for grey or black shades, or $1050 for blue, red or white.

The Peugeot E-2008 is backed by a five year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight year/160,000km battery warranty.

Servicing is required every one year/25,000km with the first five capped-price checkups averaging to about $304 per visit. Pre-paid servicing plans are also available.

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