Plans are amping up for PEUGEOT Australia's first passenger electric vehicle, with today marking the start of pre-orders on the highly anticipated e-2008 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
Bringing more choice to the fast-growing small SUV segment, the e-2008 is set to enhance the allure of the 2008 nameplate by offering customers a fully electric powertrain alongside the well-regarded internal combustion local range.
Priced at $59,990 MLP*, the e-2008 is set to land in quarter three, 2023 with a limited initial allocation arriving in showrooms.
Customers who are interested in pre-ordering their e-2008 are encouraged to get in contact with their local authorised PEUGEOT retailer or by visiting https://www.peugeot.com.au/e-2008-pre-order.html
Equipped with a 50 kWh battery, a 100 kW electric motor and 260 Nm of torque, the e-2008 provides a WLTP test range of 328km^.
Indicative charging times for the e-2008 via the 50kWh battery capacity include:
- Approximately thirty minutes rapid charge from 0-80% capacity via a DC Current (100kW) ~
- Approximately five hours from 0-100% capacity via a three Phase 16A Wallbox (11kW) ~
- Approximately seven hours and thirty minutes from 0-100% capacity via a single Phase 32A Wallbox (7.4kW) ~
Kate Gillis, Managing Director PEUGEOT Australia, commented: "The e-2008 is going to be an important and eagerly anticipated addition to the local range as we continue on our electrification journey.
"The impending arrival will signify our first fully electric passenger vehicle on sale in Australia and provides us with the opportunity to further expand on the success of the premium 2008 SUV range.
"We are confident the e-2008 will provide discerning customers with a design-focused electric SUV and it is with great excitement that pre-orders are opening today."
The PEUGEOT 2008 is a premium small SUV that is ideally suited to urban adventures and designed with the modern landscape in mind. The e-2008 not only offers the choice of electric motor benefits but also the intense appeal of the PEUGEOT design philosophy.
The addition of the e-2008 further enhances the range's desirability for city driving with an impressive list of standard equipment including comprehensive safety features, keyless entry with push-button start and proximity locking, gloss black and dual chrome highlights with striking feline front styling and triple claw rear LED lights. Distinctive features for the e-2008 include horizontal body colour coded front grille slats and exclusive e-badging on the front quarter and rear of the vehicle.
Stepping inside the cabin, the e-2008 features the enriching signature PEUGEOT i-CockpitTM with Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM connectivity!.
Customers can choose between six paint colours** including:
- Orange Fusion - standard option
- Nera Black - metallic paint - ($690)
- Artense Grey - metallic paint - ($690)
- Vertigo Blue – premium paint - ($1050)
- Elixir Red – premium paint - ($1050)
- Pearl White – premium paint - ($1050)
The e-2008 will come with a five-year/ unlimited kilometre warranty ^^ and five-year roadside assistance ~~.
The e-2008 will also benefit from PEUGEOT's five-year Service Price Promise program!!.
Full Service Price Promise pricing is below:
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25,000km/
12 months
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50,000km/
24 months
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75,000km/
36 months
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100,000km/
48 months
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125,000km/
60 months
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Total
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PEUGEOT e-2008
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$ 258
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$ 360
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$ 258
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$ 374
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$ 272
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$ 1,522
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Aimed at providing customers with a simple and flexible approach to servicing their PEUGEOT with certainty and peace of mind, Pre-Paid Service Plans*** will also be available to purchase as three or five scheduled services packages on the e-2008, with the plan commencing from the warranty start date.
Pre-Paid Service Plan*** pricing is below:
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Model
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3 Year
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5 Year
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PEUGEOT e-2008
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$600
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$1000
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Full Australian specifications will be released at the on-sale date. Interested customers are now invited to pre-order the fully electric e-2008 via the authorised PEUGEOT dealer network or at https://www.peugeot.com.au/e-2008-pre-order.html
Customers can also configure their e-2008 by visiting: https://configurator.peugeot.com.au/
* Prices are Peugeot Citroen Australia Manufacturer's List Prices only and include GST on the list price but exclude dealer delivery charges and all other government and statutory charges. For the drive away price of Peugeot Citroen vehicles consumers should be advised to contact their local authorised Peugeot Citroen dealer.
^ Figure based on WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test, which measure, energy consumption, range and emissions in passenger vehicles, figures stated for the purposes of comparison amongst vehicles tested to the same technical procedures only. Actual real world range results will vary depending on a combination of factors including but not limited to load, driving style, type of journey, vehicle configuration, battery age and condition, use of vehicle features (such as heating and air conditioning), as well as operating, environmental and climate conditions.
~ Charging times will vary depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the output of the charger being used, starting battery charge, charging equipment, ambient temperature, battery state as well as the age of the battery at point of use. As a result of these factors, charging times may therefore vary significantly.
! Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required
** Premium Paint for $1,050 in addition to the MLP. Metallic paint option $690 in addition to the MLP
^^ 5-year / unlimited km warranty on all new Peugeot passenger vehicles. Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions. Visit
https://www.peugeot.com.au/owners/warranty.html
~~ 5-year roadside assist on all new Peugeot vehicles. Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions. Visit https://www.peugeot.com.au/owners/peugeot-roadside-assistance.html
!! The full terms and conditions of Peugeot Service Price Promise Program is available here on our website https://www.peugeot.com.au/owners/peugeot-price-promise-program.html
*** For full terms and conditions on pre-paid service plans, visit https://www.peugeot.com.au/content/dam/peugeot/australia/owners/documents/PCA7172_PEUGEOT_Pre
Paid_Service_Plans_T_and_Cs_FINAL_SEPT22_v2.pdf
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