Performance
There are three modes to change the way the e-2008 drives. Eco ekes out as much range as possible with the most noticeable change being the throttle pedal’s limited responsiveness, while Sport sharpens up the feel. In Sport mode you’ll also be able to reach the e-2008’s top speed of 93mph, not that you’d need to travel at that speed, though unless you are on an Autobahn and don't need to save the range.
Normal is the default mode and it’s the everyday setting proving a good balance between range preservation and quick acceleration. The e-2008 doesn’t deliver neck-snapping performance even in Sport mode, but it’s nicely quick and smooth up to 60mph. On motorways the e-2008’s motor does lose some of its oomph and it’s clear the e-2008 is quickest around town and zipping through traffic, but that’s the same for most small electric SUVs.
Drive
If you haven’t driven a Peugeot for a few years, the e-2008 will really impress. It’s very smooth and it feels solidly made with no rattles even on the harshest of roads – something you couldn’t say about old Peugeots. But not only that, the e-2008 is pretty good fun to drive – something which most of its rivals fail to pull off.
The steering is a little on the light side, but it’s quick and the small steering wheel gives the car a really agile feel. The ride has a good balance between comfort and sport – it’s not as soft as you might expect a Peugeot to feel as there’s a firm edge to the suspension, but it’s never uncomfortable and makes the car feel a little more tied down to the road compared with a Kia e-Niro. The e-2008 covers all bases really well.