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Peugeot e-2008 vs Smart #1
Selected trimAllure 54kWh 156Change trim246 mi · 54 kWh · £29,565
At a glance
In this comparison, Peugeot e-2008 leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Smart #1 stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Peugeot e-2008 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Peugeot e-2008 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Value
Peugeot
5.8
Smart
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangePeugeot
Peugeot
4.3
Smart
1.9
FamilyPeugeot
Peugeot
5.9
Smart
5.4
Cost Per MilePeugeot
Peugeot
8
Smart
1.9
City DrivingPeugeot
Peugeot
8.1
Smart
6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Peugeot e-2008
Allure 54kWh 156
- 53 miles more WLTP range
- 121 litres more boot space
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,565 (better) | £29,960 |
| Official range | 246 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| Boot space | 434 L (better) | 313 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.1 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Peugeot e-2008
Smart #1
Length
Peugeot e-20084,304mm
Smart #14,270mm-34mm
Width
Peugeot e-20081,770mm-52mm
Smart #11,822mm
Height
Peugeot e-20081,523mm-113mm
Smart #11,636mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,304 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,770 mm (better) | 1,822 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,987 mm (better) | 2,025 mm |
| Height | 1,523 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 630 mm spare (better) | 578 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 434 L (better) | 313 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1467 L (better) | 976 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | 15 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Peugeot e-2008
- At 4,304 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Smart #1
- At 4,270 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Peugeot e-2008 Allure 54kWh 156 |  Smart #1 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.30m | 4.27m-34mm |
| Width | 1.77m | 1.82m+52mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.99m | 2.02m+38mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.64m+113mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.60m | 2.75m+145mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 434L (better) | 313L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1467L (better) | 976L |
| Frunk | Not available | 15L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,548kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 246 mi (better) | 193 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,565 (better) | £29,960 |
| Price after EV grant | £28,065 (-£1,500) | £29,960 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 246 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 205 miles (better) | 133 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 181 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 51 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.1 sec | Not available |
| Power | 115 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Peugeot e-2008
Allure 54kWh 156
Smart #1
Pure
7.5/10
average across 4 reviews
- Electrifying.com9/10
- Top Gear7/10
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
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Peugeot e-2008
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £15,295 | £22,900 |
| Average used price | £16,690 | £23,771 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 5 listings | 10 listings (better) |
| Saving vs RRP | £12,875 below new | £6,189 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 7.7% over ~6 months | Up 4.3% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-2008 Allure 54kWh 156
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #1 Pure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Peugeot e-2008Allure 54kWh 156 | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 201,168 km (better) |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Peugeot e-2008
Allure 54kWh 156
Owners love
- Owners describe it as comfortable, quiet and easy to drive, with relaxing adaptive cruise on the motorway.
- The mix of physical buttons and touchscreen, the 3D dials and the reversing camera get praise.
- Several owners report no faults and no battery degradation over several years.
Watch out for
- Real-world range is well below WLTP, especially in winter without a heat pump; around 130 to 180 miles is commonly reported.
- The MyPeugeot app is widely criticised as unreliable.
- The range estimate on the dash is inconsistent.
Owner tips
- Plan on about 170 to 180 miles in mild weather and much less in winter.
- Use phone mirroring for navigation and voice commands.
Smart #1
Pure
Owners love
- Owners describe a comfortable, quiet and planted drive, with a premium, well-built interior.
- Generous standard equipment for the money, including a glass roof, 360-degree cameras and, on Premium and BRABUS, a clear head-up display and Beats audio.
- The BRABUS is very fast, and even the single-motor car feels quick.
Watch out for
- Early cars often had sticky or faulty pop-out door handles, fixed under warranty.
- Some early cars developed a hum from the rear axle bearings or motor mounts, fixed with new parts under warranty.
- The Hello Smart app is widely criticised as unreliable, asking for repeated log-ins and showing wrong data.
Owner tips
- Check every door handle works properly on a test drive.
- Listen for humming from the rear at speed and ask whether bushes or bearings have been replaced.
Buying options
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Peugeot e-2008
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Smart #1
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Peugeot e-2008
- £15,4902024Anchor CarsView
Smart #1
- £23,9992024Car360View
- £23,7712024Car360View
- £22,9002024EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Peugeot e-2008 or the Smart #1?
The Peugeot e-2008 is £395 cheaper to buy. The Peugeot e-2008 is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £200 for the Smart #1, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Peugeot e-2008 comes out roughly £635 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Peugeot e-2008 and Smart #1 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 205 miles for the Peugeot e-2008 and 133 miles for the Smart #1 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Peugeot e-2008 goes roughly 72 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Peugeot e-2008 or the Smart #1?
The Peugeot e-2008 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 52 mm narrower than the Smart #1. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 630 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-2008 and about 578 mm of total clearance for the Smart #1. The Peugeot e-2008 also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Peugeot e-2008 or the Smart #1?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Peugeot e-2008 and 90% for the Smart #1. That gives the Smart #1 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Smart #1's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Peugeot e-2008's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .