Peugeot e-Expert Combi Long 75 kWh

Overview

The 2024 Peugeot e-Expert Combi Long with the 75 kWh battery is a super-practical electric people-mover, though it's a European gem we don't get stateside. Think of it as Peugeot's answer to versatile, zero-emission family or shuttle duties, boasting seating for up to nine! As a recently discontinued model that wasn't sold in the US, official American pricing is unavailable; it would have competed with other electric vans focused on utility and passenger hauling. Its key draw is cavernous space combined with electric efficiency.

What's New for 2024?

For its final 2024 model year run before discontinuation, the e-Expert Combi received a rather slick facelift! This brought a refreshed front-end design, proudly sporting Peugeot's new shield emblem, and updated lighting signatures. Inside, the big news was a revamped dashboard, often featuring a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch central HD touchscreen, making the cabin feel much more modern. These updates kept it competitive right until the end of its production run.

Design & Exterior

Rocking its 2024 facelift, the e-Expert Combi Long looks sharp for a van, with Peugeot's distinctive front grille and sleek (often LED) headlights. It’s a purposeful design, built for practicality with those essential sliding side doors for easy access. This "Long" version stretches out to an impressive 209 inches in length, stands 74.4 inches tall, and has a width of 75.6 inches (excluding mirrors), ensuring it has a commanding presence and plenty of interior volume. It’s more about function than flash, but the updated styling adds a touch of class.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the 2024 e-Expert Combi Long, and the facelift brings a more contemporary vibe, especially with the available 10-inch digital driver display and 10-inch central infotainment screen (typically running wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). Materials are robust and ready for daily life. Passenger space is immense, with flexible seating for 5, 6, 7, 8, or even 9 occupants! Cargo-wise, you get a useful 34.9 cubic feet behind the seats, expanding to a massive 123.5 cubic feet with seats folded. No frunk here, though.

Performance & Driving Experience

Under the hood (well, floor actually!), the e-Expert Combi Long packs a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driving the front wheels. It delivers 100 kW (around 134 hp) and a handy 192 lb-ft of torque. Don't expect sports car thrills; 0-60 mph takes a leisurely 13.8 seconds, but it’s smooth and perfectly adequate for hauling passengers. The driving experience is geared towards comfort and ease of use in urban environments, with a generally compliant ride. Regenerative braking helps to claw back some energy.

Range, Battery & Charging

The e-Expert Combi Long features a 68 kWh usable battery pack, offering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range estimate of 174 miles – pretty decent for a big box on wheels, translating to an efficiency of 2.56 mi/kWh. For charging, it’s equipped with a 7.4 kW onboard AC charger, meaning a full top-up takes around 9 hours. On the DC fast charging front, it can suck down electrons at up to 100 kW from a 400V system. European models use a CCS Type 2 port; a US version would require CCS Type 1 or NACS.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Official US NHTSA or IIHS safety ratings aren't available as the e-Expert Combi isn't sold stateside. However, these Peugeot vans typically come equipped with a good array of modern safety tech, especially after the 2024 refresh. Expect features like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, driver attention alert, and often options for blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control, ensuring a reassuring drive for a vehicle designed to carry multiple passengers.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

While specific US warranty details are not applicable since it's not sold here, Peugeot in Europe generally offers an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery, covering degradation to 70% capacity. Basic vehicle warranties in Europe are often 2 or 3 years with varying mileage caps. If it were available in the US, one might expect similar battery coverage, with vehicle and powertrain warranties aligning with US market standards. EV maintenance is typically lower, focusing on tires, brakes, and cabin filters.