Vehicle scope: calendar-year 2020 introduction or documented sale in UK; P24 first-generation BEV, suv. Market/trim verification remains essential.
Documented configuration: 100kW / 136hp front electric motor; 50kWh battery; 100kW DC charger compatibility, original UK 193mi WLTP manufacturer launch claim. A quoted range or economy cycle, where present, applies only to its stated market and test procedure.
The 2020 vehicle and its actual year boundary
The first e-2008 was commercially launched in 2020 after earlier order announcements and is a distinct electric version of Peugeot’s P24 small crossover. Peugeot’s subsequent battery and drivetrain revisions altered range numbers, so this early car needs its own period-correct technical record. It is not the petrol/diesel 2008 simply labelled as environmentally friendly.
Verified powertrains and technical limits
Contemporary Peugeot material gives a 100kW or 136hp drive motor, a nominal 50kWh battery and an original 193-mile WLTP estimate. It describes support for up to 100kW DC charging, with a manufacturer ideal-case rapid-charge illustration. Those values depend on pack temperature, station capability and battery state; neither maximum charging power nor a cycle range is guaranteed throughout a used car’s life.
What it is like to live with this configuration
The higher body and more flexible hatch access may suit a child-seat family better than the related e-208. Battery placement, vehicle weight and larger frontal area shape the practical range question: a buyer needs to test a familiar route, not merely compare nameplate capacities. A private charger can make the EV more convenient than a petrol crossover for repetitive short journeys. The taller crossover packaging is a practical distinction from an e-208, but it also changes the expected energy use, especially at higher road speeds. For families, inspect child-seat access and boot loading height and confirm that charging stops can be planned without assuming the original official range will be replicated.
What a used buyer should check in 2026
Inspect the charging systems, thermal management and software for faults, and confirm the exact early battery and infotainment grade. Verify tyre sizes and correct manufacturer load ratings when replacing them. Buyers frequently travelling long distances should map functioning fast chargers in their own region rather than relying on launch-year promotional charging examples.
Alternatives and the decision
Compare with e-208 for easier city parking and Opel Corsa-e for a different hatchback package. Petrol 2008 models avoid charging constraints but carry conventional fuel and engine-maintenance costs; their specifications must remain separate from this BEV.