Peugeot beat its competitors to the punch with the e-5008 as, when it was first launched, there weren’t many seven-seat electric cars on the market. But its rival brands haven’t been standing still – and with competitors such as the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Volkswagen ID.Buzz LWB and Mercedes EQB on the scene, it’s now far from being the only choice, although arguable still represents some of the best value.

The e-5008 – and hybrid 5008 – have certainly come a long way from its humble roots as a purely functional MPV – it’s now far more like an SUV, though hasn’t forgotten about the need to be practical. That said, if you’re desperate for a seven-seat electric Peugeot with loads of space, the van-based e-Rifter makes more sense. It’s cheaper and more practical.

Prices for the e-5008 start from a little under £50,000. For the money, you get a massive 21-inch infotainment system, seven seats, three-zone climate control, a rear parking camera, wireless phone mirroring and a wireless phone charger and a 73kWh battery pack which Peugeot says provides a maximum driving range of 339 miles. A Long Range model with a 400-plus mile claimed will follow later in 2025, and should be one of the longest-range electric cars you can buy.

Laying those stats over our favourite seven-seater, the Kia EV9, makes for interesting reading. The Kia might be more expensive at £65,000, but it’s better value for money if you’re buying with cash. It has a longer standard kit list that includes electrically operated, heated and air-conditioned front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and enough USB ports to keep an Apple Store’s worth of iPhones charged. Plus, it’s more practical, more fun to drive and more comfortable.

The Peugeot claws back some ground on its rivals with its leasing deals. At the time of writing, the cheapest EV9 and seven-seat ID. Buzz both commanded more than £500 per month. But the entry-point to the E-5008 range was around £250 a month – staggering value for money considering its size and equipment.

Keep reading to find out whether that attractive finance deal is enough to allow the e-5008 to redeem itself, or whether the irrepressible technological might of its rivals has pushed it off the podium before its even got out of the starting blocks. Alternatively, if you’d like to learn more about how I formed my opinions on this car, check out our how we test cars explainer page.