Are UK leasing customers so obsessed with electric SUVs? Based on the swathe of incoming new EVs it must be the case, with the latest car from the French manufacturer, Peugeot, being yet another “fastback” – the e-3008. And who can blame them, as the pressure for pure electric is now on for 2035, so brands need to ensure that firm favourites to the UK’s retail and business customers are available in battery tech format.
But how does the standard SUV perform? This FWD SUV will have a 73 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 7.0 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 157 kW (or 211hp). Expect a combined winter range of 210 miles with warmer weather allowing for 285 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 160 kW DC maximum allowing 36 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 520L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 139 mpg. This EV will have Bidirectional charging, with a V2L which has an exterior 3.6 kW AC Type 2 adapter.
But how does the Long Range SUV perform? This FWD SUV will have a 98 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 7.0 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 170 kW (or 228hp). Expect a combined winter range of 270 miles with warmer weather allowing for 365 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 10 hour minute and 30 minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 160 kW DC maximum allowing 32 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 520L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 132 mpg. This EV will have Bidirectional charging, with a V2L which has an exterior 3.6 kW AC Type 2 adapter.