2024 Peugeot e-Partner Review

The Peugeot e-Partner is one of a very small number of battery-electric cargo vans on sale in Australia in 2024.

Combining the company’s tried-and-tested long wheelbase cargo-mover with an electric motor and battery, the e-Partner aims to trim fuel bills while maintaining its impressive workhorse abilities.

It doesn’t come cheap, however, commanding a sizable premium over the regular Partner van, so, is it worthwhile upgrading to the battery-powered e-Partner?

Let’s take a closer look at the Peugeot e-Partner to see how it stacks up as a value proposition in the emerging battery-electric van segment.

Peugoet e-Partner Competition

How Much Does the Peugeot e-Partner Cost?

Peugeot offers the e-Partner lineup in a single variant here in Australia.

Prices for the MY24 Peugeot e-Partner Pro Long Wheelbase stand at $59,990.

Keep in mind that this price does not include on-road costs, nor any subsidies you may be eligible for.

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Peugeot E-Partner (PRO LONG) Specifications

What Features & Specs Does the Peugeot e-Partner Have?

The Peugeot e-Partner comes riding on a set of 16-inch steel wheels wrapped in Michelin rubber and receives cloth upholstery with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a toggle gear selector, rear-view camera, Peugeot’s i-Cockpit digital instrument cluster, dual barn doors at the rear, cruise control, keyless entry, fog lights, dual sliding doors, a full-sized spare tyre and air conditioning.

Peugeot e-Partner Connectivity & Infotainment Features

Peugeot’s e-Partner picks up a relatively modest 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display sitting atop the dashboard.

It’s not a ground-breaking display, though for the commercial segment, it fits in nicely.

Peugeot’s 8.0-inch display is packed with DAB+ digital radio and paired with a four-speaker sound system, with a 12V charging socket and a USB-A charging port.

The e-Partner also receives connectivity with the ‘myPeugeot’ smartphone app, allowing you to view your battery state of charge, remaining range, cost per drive, travel time and vehicle location.

Does the Peugeot e-Partner Have Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

Unfortunately, the Peugeot e-Partner does not have wireless Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto connectivity.

Instead, Peugeot requires you to connect your smartphone via a USB-A cable located in the front of the cabin in order to access Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto on the move.

At the very least, this allows for a stable connection between the e-Partner and your smartphone and skips the initial setup phase, allowing you to simply plug and play.

Is the Peugeot e-Partner Comfortable to Drive?

On the road, the e-Partner feels remarkably similar to the regular Partner range, with one positive exception.

That is, namely, the incredibly smooth power delivery from the e-Partner’s single, front-mounted electric motor which makes it more refined on a hop around town or a lengthy trip up the highway.

At the front axle, you’ll find an electric motor that pushes out 100kW of power and 260Nm of torque to the front wheels via a single-speed transmission.

While it’s certainly not a sports car, the e-Partner does benefit from immediate torque delivery that helps to make it a more spritely package off the line and cruising up to city speeds.

One thing lacking from a typical battery-electric offering, however, is the lack of a one-pedal driving mode.

Peugeot offers a driving mode that maximises power recouped by the regenerative braking while coasting, though you’ll still need to apply the brake pedal to come to a stop at a set of traffic lights.

There’s three power modes to choose from, including an Eco mode that caps power at 60kW/190Nm, as well as a Normal driving mode that increases power to 80kW/210Nm.

Selecting the Power mode allows you to access the full 100kW/260Nm potential of the electric motor, though this will see you lose range far quicker than with Peugeot’s Eco or Normal modes.

In terms of the ride quality, the e-Partner without any cargo is, as you may expect, quite firm on moderate bumps around town.

This does, however, speak to its cargo-hauling abilities and is a testament to the fact it’s not afraid to get put to work.

With some cargo weighing down the rear, the e-Partner’s ride is great, able to soak up bumps without any jittering through the chassis while offering decent grip when pushed in the corners.

Importantly, Peugeot has given the e-Partner a nearly perfectly weighted steering rack, remaining lightweight when you’re shuffling the wheel around in town while offering some meatier feedback as you pick up the pace.

On a long trip up the highway, the e-Partner is smooth and surprisingly refined for a cargo van, with Peugeot paying close attention to the cabin’s sound insulation to make it pretty relaxing for a long haul.

How Far Can the Peugeot e-Partner Drive on a Single Charge?

The Peugeot e-Partner comes packaged with a 50kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

This 50kWh provides power to the single electric motor that offers WLTP-certified range figures of 258km.

While it’s certainly not a marathon runner, the e-Partner does at least offer viable range figures for business operators focussed more on a series of short hops around town.

How Fast Can You Charge the Peugeot e-Partner?

Peugeot’s e-Partner is equipped with 100kW fast-charging architecture which allows for a fairly speedy charge - if you can find the right charger.

With access to a 100kW DC charger, you can bring the e-Partner’s battery from 10 - 80 per cent in a claimed 30 minutes.

Using an 11kW AC wall box at home or the office, however, means a full charge will take around 7 hours.

Is the Peugeot e-Parnter Practical and Spacious?

Peugeot has done a pretty impressive job making the e-Partner a refined experience in the front of the cabin.

In much the same way as the regular Partner range, the e-Partner offers up a compact yet beefy little, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a clever dashboard design that allows for maximum space for occupants while retaining some practical touches.

The driver picks up Peugeot’s i-Cockpit digital instrument cluster which, in the case of the e-Partner, is flanked by physical dials for the speedo, battery level and charge displacement.

The layout is relatively clean with some design curves that make it feel a bit more premium than you might expect for a utilitarian package.

You might even fool yourself into thinking you’re driving one of Peugeot’s passenger cars.

In terms of storage, the e-Partner is a strong performer.

There’s a flat, open area where you’d typically find a centre console with some storage options topped by a shelf stretching across the width of the cabin.

There’s also some storage in shelves across the dashboard, flanked by a pair of cupholders on either side of the cabin, a small tray for smartphones below the display and another cubby hiding below the gear selector.

All things considered, Peugeot has done a great job making the e-Partner both practical and reasonably smart inside the cabin, though savvy buyers will notice there aren’t any material upgrades inside the cabin while upgrading over the regular Partner van.

How Much Cargo Can the Peugeot e-Partner Carry?

While the e-Partner’s design has been forced to accommodate a huge, bulky battery pack underneath the load floor, cargo space remains unchanged over the standard Partner.

This means you’re able to lug around 3.9m3 worth of cargo in the rear, with six tie-down points on offer to secure valuable items.

One thing to note is that while cargo volume remains unchanged, due to the added weight of the battery pack, the e-Partner’s 753kg payload figures are considerably lower - 182kg, to be exact - than the standard Partner van.

• Cargo Volume: 3,900L (3.9m3)
• Payload: 753kg
• Gross Vehicle Mass: 2,385kg
• Braked Towing Capacity: 750kg
• Load Length: 2,167mm
• Load Height: 1,243mm
• Load Width: 1,527mm
• Load Width Between Wheel Arches: 1,229mm

Is it Safe?

While it’s a super modern battery-electric van, the e-Partner’s safety equipment list doesn’t quite get the same treatment.

Instead, the e-Partner makes do with essentials like autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a rear-view camera with rear parking sensors and traffic sign recognition.

You’ll notice that the e-Partner does not receive anything in the way of active safety equipment list rear-cross traffic alerts or blind-spot monitoring which would be a particularly nice touch for those driving through the urban jungle on a daily basis.

Does the Peugeot e-Partner Have an ANCAP Safety Rating?

The Peugeot e-Partner is yet to be tested by ANCAP and therefore does not have a current ANCAP safety rating.

It’s worth noting that the regular Peugeot Partner received a four-star ANCAP safety rating from testing conducted in 2018 where it scored the following marks, though these aren’t reflective of the e-Partner.

• Adult Occupant Protection: 90%
• Child Occupant Protection: N/A
• Vulnerable Road User Protection: 58%
• Safety Assist: 74%

What Warranty Does the Peugeot e-Partner Come With?

Peugeot offers the e-Partner range with a five-year/200,000-kilometre factory warranty, with complimentary roadside assistance for five years.

Looking deeper, the e-Partner’s 50kWh battery pack receives an eight-year/160,000-kilometre warranty.

Peugeot offers pre-paid servicing packages for the e-Partner range which are priced at $1,000, otherwise, five visits to the dealership will set you back $1,730.

You can also opt to pre-pay for three services which are priced at a total of $600.

Service intervals for the Peugeot e-Partner stand at a lengthy 12-months or 25,000-kilometres, whichever elapses first.

Our Verdict: Is the Peugeot e-Partner Worth it?

The core market for the Peugeot e-Partner is niche, though more than deserving of a battery-electric option as we enter a new age of automotive technology.

While it’s limited on range for an everyday consumer, for certain businesses operating short hops around town with fast-charging equipment at their HQ, the Peugeot e-Partner’s appeal starts to make a lot more sense.

With its smooth on-road manners, hugely practical interior and the cost incentives of an EV powertrain and lengthy, more affordable servicing packages, the e-Partner is certainly worth a spot on your shortlist if you’re after a battery-electric cargo van.

On that note, if you’re looking to upgrade to a new work vehicle, be sure to reach out to one of our car-buying specialists who can help find you the best price.

Five Peugeot e-Partner Specs You Need to Know

1. Five-year/200,000-kilometre warranty
2. Eight-year/160,000-kilometre battery warranty
3. 50kWh battery pack with 258km range
4. 753kg payload figures, 3.9m3 storage in load bay
5. 10 - 80% charge in 30 minutes with 100kW DC fast-charging