Peugeot e-Expert Combi Long 50 kWh

Overview

The 2024 Peugeot e-Expert Combi Long 50 kWh was a super-practical electric people-mover, perfect for big families or shuttle duties, before it was discontinued in 2024. This 'Long' version offers cavernous space, coupled with the 50 kWh battery pack for decent urban and semi-urban usability. With versatile seating for up to nine, it was all about getting everyone and their kit from A to B with zero tailpipe emissions. Now found on the pre-owned market, you might snag one for around €20,155. It’s a no-nonsense workhorse with an electric heart.

What's New for 2024?

For its final year of production in 2024, the e-Expert Combi potentially benefited from the Stellantis group's van-wide refresh. This means some models might sport a snazzier front end, complete with Peugeot's new shield emblem and updated headlights, giving it a more modern swagger. Inside, the cabin may have received a tech boost with an optional new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a larger 10-inch central infotainment screen. These tweaks ensured this electric van went out with a bit more contemporary flair before its discontinuation.

Design & Exterior

The e-Expert Combi Long doesn't hide its van DNA, but the 'Combi' trim adds plenty of glass for a more passenger-friendly vibe. Its 'Long' body stretches to an impressive 5309 mm, sitting 1920 mm wide (excluding mirrors) and 1877 mm tall, promising serious interior volume. Depending on the final 2024 iteration, it might feature Peugeot's updated, more assertive grille and signature lighting. It’s a boxy-but-smart design, prioritizing function and space, making it a master of moving people and their gear efficiently and quietly.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the e-Expert Combi Long, and it’s all about space and adaptability! You can configure seating for five, six, seven, eight, or even nine occupants – talk about flexible! The cabin is built for durability, with hard-wearing materials. Cargo? Oh yes! You get a whopping 989 litres in the boot with seats up, expanding to a massive 3497 litres with them folded. Sadly, no frunk here. Tech-wise, expect a functional infotainment system, hopefully the updated 10-inch screen on later 2024 models, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Performance & Driving Experience

Don't expect to win drag races, but the e-Expert Combi Long 50 kWh delivers smooth, fuss-free progress. Its 100 kW (136 hp) Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor provides a healthy 260 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels. Nought to 100 km/h takes a leisurely 13.1 seconds, and it tops out at 130 km/h – perfectly adequate for the school run or airport dashes. The ride is generally comfortable for a van-based vehicle, soaking up bumps well, and regenerative braking helps eke out extra kilometres from the battery.

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering this people-carrier is a 46.3 kWh usable battery pack. Green Cars Compare calculates a real-world range of around 196 km, with an efficiency of 4.23 km/kWh, making it best suited for urban jaunts and shorter trips. Charging is handled via a CCS Type 2 port. On AC, the standard 7.4 kW charger will juice it up in about 7 hours, with an 11 kW optional upgrade cutting that to around 5 hours. Hook it up to a 101 kW DC fast charger, and you’ll see 0-80% in roughly 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While a specific 2024 Euro NCAP score for the e-Expert Combi Long is not available in the provided data, its commercial van sibling received a 'Silver' award in Euro NCAP's van safety tests. Passenger versions often come with a decent roster of safety kit. Expect essentials like ABS and ESP, while options packs could add advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as active safety brake, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic sign recognition, helping to keep everyone on board protected on their journeys.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Peugeot typically offers a 2-year/unlimited mileage basic vehicle warranty in Europe for its new vehicles. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery usually comes with a more extended warranty, commonly 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components are generally covered under the main vehicle warranty. As an EV, maintenance is simpler and often cheaper than its diesel counterparts, focusing on tyres, brakes, and coolant, making for potentially lower running costs over time.