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Battery size: 54kWh
Miles per kWh: 5.0
E-Rating™: A
Max charge rate: 100 kW
Range: 249 miles 
Range
Peugeot says the E-2008 will manage between 249 and 251 miles between charges – the higher spec models with their bigger wheels and more drag-inducing tyres will be around the lower total while the entry-level models will go further. There are three driving modes – Normal is a good everyday setting, Eco maxes out the range while Sport gives a more sporty driving feel at the cost of range – and a 'B' mode on the gearbox to increase brake regeneration. Peugeot claims the new E-2008 should now return 5 miles per kilowatt; in our GT car we were getting 3.8 miles per kilowatt which equates to a 205-mile range – impressive considering we were testing the car in 36-degree heat. In normal UK weather, a 210-mile range would be achievable we guess.
Battery
As the E-2008 was designed to take electric as well as petrol power, it means the batteries are cleverly packaged and don’t affect practicality. The 54kWh battery pack is fitted under the front and rear seats meaning boot room and passenger space in the back isn’t affected.
Charging
There’s nothing unusual or scary about charging the E-2008 as it’s very conventional. It can be charged with a wallbox or an on-street charger via a Type 2 connector and it can be rapid charged via a CCS connector. A full charge at home with a wallbox should take around 7hrs 30 mins or if you stop at a motorway service station and plug into a 50kW rapid charger an 80% top up takes 40 mins - or 30 mins if you can find a high power charger which will feed it at up to 100kW.
This 100kW capability is a pretty rare bonus on a car of this size and you can upgrade the car’s 7kW onboard AC charger for a 11kW tri-phase one for £360. That will only be useful if you have access to commercial grade electricity supplies, such as in an office or factory. The MyPeugeot app allows you to control a number of the car’s features via your smartphone, including pre-heating the cabin. Sadly, it’s not the easiest app to set up and use.
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