Used Peugeot e-2008 for sale: everything you need to know

As a stylish option in one of the most popular segments of the market, the Peugeot 2008 has always been popular, and it’s no surprise that as still one of only a handful of fully electric cars in the class, that popularity has continued over to the e-2008.

That’s great news for used buyers too, since you’ve got plenty of choice, helped by the wide spread of trim levels that Peugeot offers on its all-electric compact SUV. The first models arrived in 2019, but keep an eye out for post-2023 models, which got a larger battery pack and a longer range.

Most of the e-2008’s closest equivalents are others from the Stellantis group that oversees the Peugeot brand - the DS 3, Jeep Avenger, and Vauxhall Mokka Electric are all very similar under the skin. From Korea, the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV are among the best cars in this class too.

Should you buy a Peugeot e-2008?

If you want a stylish electric crossover that’s good to drive and will happily accommodate the paraphernalia of everyday life, then the Peugeot e-2008 is a pretty good start to your shortlist. Based on the combustion-powered 2008 it’s got good looks and a quality feel on its side, with 200-250 miles of claimed range depending on the age of the car.

The turning point is 2023, when the e-2008 was facelifted and received a slightly larger battery pack - you’ll need to look for 54kWh models if you want one with the claimed 251-mile range. Otherwise, things didn’t change a great deal, with a few styling tweaks and a larger 10-inch infotainment screen in all models.

That bring us on to the interior, which can be a contentious point in Peugeots. Not everyone will get on with the driving position, which puts a smaller steering wheel below high-set instruments, an arrangement that can obscure the dials for some drivers. It’s a definite case of ‘try before you buy’.

Adapt to it, and you’ll otherwise find a comfortable driving position, quality materials, and a striking design - plus plenty of passenger and boot space, and lots of equipment too. It’s easy to drive too and rides well, though you’ll find some rivals feel sportier.

Among those sporty rivals are the Cupra Born and MG4, though both are closer to regular hatchbacks than small SUVs - something that can also be said of the excellent Renault Megane E-Tech. Otherwise, you should also consider the DS 3 (also known as the DS 3 Crossback), Jeep Avenger, and Vauxhall Mokka Electric, all of which share their underpinnings with the Peugeot. Don’t ignore the Kia Niro EV or Hyundai Kona Electric either - they’re two of the most complete small EV SUVs on the market.

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What’s the best used Peugeot e-2008 model to buy?

If you’ve got the budget for it then the smart choice is a post-2023 model with the larger battery pack, which gets the best part of 50 miles of extra range, and a larger 10-inch touchscreen in every model. The earlier cars don’t miss out on much though - performance is pretty similar and equipment levels didn’t change much at the update. Talking of equipment, we’d look for an Allure Premium (or later Allure) version - the Active Premium/Active base model is already well-equipped, but the Allure’s larger alloy wheels and reversing camera are welcome additions.

Used Peugeot e-2008 range and performance

• Peugeot e-2008 50kWh 136: From launch the e-2008 got a 136PS electric motor up front with a 50kWh battery pack supplying the juice. 0-62mph came up in 9 seconds flat, while Peugeot quoted a WLTP range of up to 206 miles.
• Peugeot e-2008 54kWh 154: At the 2023 update the e-2008 was fitted with a more powerful 154PS motor and a slightly larger 54kWh battery pack. 0-62mph actually takes a touch longer at 9.1 seconds but range expands to 251 miles.

What used Peugeot e-2008 trim levels are available?

The Peugeot e-2008 was originally available with the four trim levels listed below - the same trim levels as were offered on combustion-powered models, rather than being limited only to the top trim. At the update in 2023, the range was slimmed down to Active, Allure, and GT variants, with all corresponding to the ‘Premium’ models previously - in other words, the newer GT version is equivalent to the older GT Premium.

• The Peugeot e-2008 Active Premium gets 16-inch alloy wheels, electric heated and folding door mirrors, air conditioning, a 7-inch touchscreen (10 inches on post-2023 models) and 3.5-inch driver display, fabric trim, LED headlights, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and six-speaker audio.
• The Peugeot e-2008 Allure Premium trades up to 17-inch alloys, gloss black roof rails, fabric and leather-effect trim, a 180-degree reversing camera, electric parking brake, dark tinted rear windows, and a head-up display.
• The Peugeot e-2008 GT gets GT badging, fabric and leather-effect trim with lime stitching, ambient lighting, aluminium pedals, a 10-inch touchscreen, navigation, adaptive LED headlights, heated front seats, and front parking sensors.
• The Peugeot e-2008 GT Premium steps up to 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start, and Alcantara and fabric trim.

Used Peugeot e-2008 dimensions and boot size

The Peugeot e-2008’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4300mm
• Width: 1770mm (without mirrors), 1987mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1550mm

The Peugeot e-2008’s boot size is:

• 434 litres
• 1467 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Peugeot e-2008 road tax

Unlike combustion-powered 2008s but just like other EVs, the e-2008 currently enjoys zero-rate VED, which means you won’t pay a penny to tax it, at least until the system changes in 2025.

How much is it to insure a Peugeot e-2008?

As we’ve come to expect from electric vehicles, insuring a Peugeot e-2008 will cost more than for its petrol and diesel equivalents. The range starts off at group 25 for an Active Premium and rises to group 27 for a GT Premium - the petrol and diesel models span groups 13-23. The e-2008’s group ratings are similar to other EVs in its class, though.

Read our full Peugeot e-2008 review