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Peugeot E-Boxer review

August 27, 2025 Phil Huff

Can Peugeot’s large van stalwart still compete with newer all-electric rivals such as the Renault Master E-Tech?

The E-Boxer is the electric version of Peugeot’s largest van, and part of the Stellantis family of badge-engineered large LCVs alongside the Citroen e-Relay, Fiat E-Ducato, and Vauxhall Movano Electric. But while the badge might differ, the essence is exactly the same: serious payload and practicality for businesses who prioritise space and value.

This van has been doing that wearing one badge or another for 19 years, so the recent facelift was desperately needed, especially with the Renault Master E-Tech winning seemingly universal acclaim — including from EV Powered. Can the ageing E-Boxer keep up?

Peugeot E-Boxer design, interior, and technology

The E-Boxer retains the familiar, blocky outline of its diesel sibling, with just subtle badging and the absence of a tailpipe giving the game away. It’s a van built for function, not form, with a square shape that maximises load space.

Inside, it’s a similar story. The dashboard layout is clean and sensible, with everything in roughly the right place. The electric version gets a seven-inch digital instrument cluster and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is the option of a 10-inch screen with built-in navigation, if you want to splash out another £800.

The E-Boxer’s cabin is robust but starting to show its age

Material quality is par for the course, with robust plastics and straightforward controls. The electric versions get automatic climate control, an electronic parking brake, and plenty of useful driver aids, including advanced emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane support, and driver drowsiness detection.

It’s oh-so-functional, but gives away its age with things like a bizarre cupholder system mounted low in the cab, where the middle passenger’s feet would go. While the E-Boxer offers plenty of space, more modern and pleasant options are available.

Battery, motor, and performance

Under the floor sits a large 110kWh battery pack connected to a 275bhp electric motor with 302lb ft of torque. That makes the E-Boxer one of the most powerful large electric vans on the market, although real-world pace is still fairly modest given the vehicle’s size and weight.

WLTP range varies from 235 to 263 miles depending on model and body style, but real-world range tends to sit around the 180–200-mile mark, depending on load, driving style, and temperature. Charging is flexible: the E-Boxer supports up to 150kW DC fast charging, taking the battery from 5% to 80% in under an hour. A three-phase 22kW AC charger at a depot can fully replenish the battery in just over six hours, or you’re looking at around 17 hours for an empty-to-full charge on a 7.4kW home wallbox.

Performance is smooth and quiet, with good low-speed response. It’s clearly tuned for payload rather than pace, but the immediate torque helps get the E-Boxer off the line without fuss, even when carrying heavier loads. Suspension is firmer than a car-based van but keeps things controlled, and it can bounce around a lot on a surface with even the slightest imperfections. However, as speeds increase and you find yourself on smoother motorways, it surprisingly calms down, even when empty.

Peugeot E-Boxer payload and practicality

Peugeot offers the E-Boxer in two body lengths (long L3 and super long L4) and two roof heights (H2 and H3). Maximum load volumes stretch to 17m³, while payloads reach up to 1,460kg depending on variant, and whether your business wants the added complexity of running a 4.25-tonne van. Stick to 3.5 tonne GVW and you’ll have a payload of just 710kg — less than even a compact Peugeot E-Partner.

The E-Boxer’s payload is competitive but not class-leading

The boxy shape of the van means very little space is wasted, and the low floor helps with loading. Twin rear doors open to 180 degrees and a side sliding door is standard. Interior fittings like six tie-down hooks, LED lighting, and configurable bulkhead and seat setups make the load bay genuinely practical.

Thanks to a well-designed battery placement, there’s no compromise in load space compared to the diesel versions. However, electric models do weigh more, which eats into the maximum payload by as much as 700kg. Despite that, it remains competitive with the best in class.

Price and specification

The E-Boxer isn’t cheap, with prices starting from £49,485 plus VAT for the 3.5-tonne L3H2 version. Heavier 4.25-tonne variants command a modest premium, but allow for higher payloads in exchange for added costs. Until the government changes the law, which it claims to be doing, you’ll have your van treated as an HGV and facing Class 7 MOTs from year one, mandated speed limiters, and tachographs to contend with. It’s not always worth the extra hassle and expense, and a Renault Master E-Tech 35 with its 1,125kg payload may be a better option.

As standard, the E-Boxer includes a good range of kit: digital dash, touchscreen infotainment, automatic climate control, advanced safety systems, and LED DRLs. Option packs allow you to tailor the van for fleet or individual use, including conversion support for specialist needs.

On top of the standard three-year or 100,000-mile warranty, Peugeot offers an eight-year battery warranty providing cover for 100,000 miles and guaranteeing 70% capacity.

Verdict

The Peugeot E-Boxer doesn’t break any new ground, and hasn’t done for some time. Still, it’s got competitive range, good payload capacity, practical body options, and a good factory conversion facility. On paper, it makes a strong case for fleets ready to go electric.

But it’s been surpassed by almost everything else on the market. The Renault Master E-Tech won the International Van of the Year title for good reason, and is a more capable, nicer driving, more comfortable, higher payload, and crucially cheaper option. It’s time for Stellantis to look at this nearly 20-year-old van and consider whether its time has passed.