Video Summary
- Used electric cars prices are decreasing in the used market, and it is now possible to pick up a lightly used electric car for about half of what it cost when it was brand new.- The Peugeot e-2008 from the forecourt would have cost approximately £35,000 - £41,500.
- A quick search shows it is now possible to find Peugeot e-2008 for £18,000 with around 20,000 miles.
- The cheapest Peugeot e-2008 was under £17,000.
- The car was covered by a three-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer's warranty which has expired; however, the battery is guaranteed for eight years, and the car can be extended at the buyer's expense.
- The e-2008 is more stylish compared to similar age cars such as the MG ZS or Kia e-Niro.
- More expensive models come with a two-tone contrasting roof, enhancing the vehicle's overall aesthetic.
- Lower level trims get 16-inch wheels, while more expensive trims get 17 to 18-inch wheels.
- The interior is innovative, as it is designed with an emphasis on materials. The car has Peugeot's 3D i-cockpit.
- The seating configuration is such that drivers look over the steering wheel to see driver information on the dashboard.
- This does not work for every driver and requires inspection before purchase.
- The interior is not as large as some of the cars in the same class.
- e-2008 versions with engines, as opposed to battery powered, tend to be humpier.
- The e-2008 is a nice drive, smooth, quiet, and nippy.
- All e-2008's are essentially the same underneath.
- All e-2008s use a 46-kWh battery with 136 brake horsepower, driving the front wheels.
- The car isn't particularly fast, 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds.
- WTLP range is 214 miles.
- In ECO mode, horsepower drops to 83.
- The WLTP range is quite a bit less than that of the Kia e-Niro or MG ZS Electric.
- Approximately 1,100 e-2008s faced problems maintaining their charge which caused a small recall. Otherwise, they are reliable compared to similar cars.
- The tyres for the 17-inch wheels are approximately £220 a corner.
- It is important to check for bumps and bruises, or evidence of lack of car.
- A small number of e-2008s will have been used as driving school cars.
