2025 Peugeot E-Expert Pro Long review

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The electric van market is growing in Australia, slowly yes, but with several models across various manufacturers now plying their workaday trade, the push to emissions-free workhorses has never been easier.

It’s into this fray that Peugeot has brought the E-Expert, an electric version of its popular mid-size delivery van.

It’s the second commercial van from the French brand in Australia, joining the smaller E-Partner that first made an appearance in loading docks around the country in 2023.

Now, the E-Expert brings a fresh look to the model, with a facelifted front end, new corporate branding, a refreshed interior, more technology, 330km of driving range and a generous one-tonne payload.

It’s come at a cost, though, with the E-Expert priced significantly higher than its diesel-powered counterpart.

The Peugeot E-Expert is the second electric delivery van in the French brand’s stable, joining the smaller E-Partner that made its local debut back in 2023.

The E-Expert plays in a different segment, slotting into the medium-sized (2.5–3.5t GVM) light commercial van category.

Just a single variant has made its way to Australia, the $79,990 (plus on-road costs) 2025 Peugeot E-Expert Pro Long Auto (bit of a mouthful).

There are no options to be had, other than three shades of paint at $690 a pop. Including the Titanium Grey of our test car. The only no-cost paint option is classic delivery van white. All up, our test van ran to $80,680 before on-road costs, which translates to around $87,155 drive-away (in NSW). That pricing is for private buyers. ABN holders can expect to pay less. However, Peugeot Australia does not list the price businesses will pay.

It’s a hard sell for the French brand. Looking at the broader line-up, a diesel-powered Expert Long with manual transmission starts from $46,736 and ranges up to $52,565 for the Expert Premium Long Auto, both prices for on-road costs. That’s a hefty premium to pay for an electric delivery van, any way you look at it even if, as is the case here, the E-Expert wears a restyled front fascia and new interior with larger screens, while diesel-powered variants continue to ply their trade with the older design language up front.

Peugeot has gone to some lengths to ensure the comfort and liveability of the E-Expert. After all, the people who use vans of its ilk will spend long days behind the wheel, ferrying goods to destinations all over our towns and cities.

Standard equipment includes two-zone climate control, cloth seats, push-button start and keyless entry, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless (and wired) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, a heated faux-leather wrapped steering wheel, and seat heating for the driver.

Also standard, and something that’s not always the case in vans, the E-Expert is fitted with a glazed bulkhead that not only isolates the cabin from the load area out back, but still allows for a modicum of rearward visibility through the window.

Rivals in the electric van space are few. The closest on price is the newly landed Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo that in short-wheelbase trim is priced at an identical $79,990 to the E-Expert. A more affordable option is the LDV eDeliver 7 LWB with a 77kWh battery, priced from $69,463 plus on-road costs.

The Peugeot E-Expert Pro Long is, as the name suggest, a long-wheelbase version of the broader Expert range.

It stops the tape at the 5333mm long, 2204mm wide including side mirrors, 1948mm tall, and sitting on a wheelbase of 3275mm.

The crucial measurements happen behind the bulkhead, however. And it’s here where the E-Expert brings a 1001kg payload to the party. That’s trumped by the similarly sized LDV eDeliver 7 that claims a 1285kg payload, while the admittedly smaller ID. Buzz Cargo brings a payload of 676kg to the segment.

In terms of space, the E-Expert’s cargo area measures in at 6.1 cubic metres or 6.6 cubic metres if using the clever porthole in the bulkhead that allows for longer items to be carried.

The overall space of the E-Expert’s cargo bay runs to 2780mm long (or 4024mm through the bulkhead porthole), 1397mm tall, and 1628mm wide with 1258mm between the wheel arches. And yes, that is wide enough for a standard Australian pallet.

Entry to the cargo area is via barn doors out back, with a maximum opening width of 1282mm and height of 1220mm. Additionally, there are a pair of sliding doors, one on each side, with an opening width of 935mm and height of 1241mm.

The cargo area is served by a dome light in the ceiling, a protective rubber mat on the floor and plenty of tie-down points to keep loads secure.

Up front, the cabin is a mix of convenience and utility with plenty of the features tradies and delivery drivers expect from their workhorses.

The door pockets are huge, complemented by a smaller cubby in the door, good for wallets or the like. There’s a small shelf above the gear selector as well as a smartphone charging pad.

The middle seat (the E-Expert is a three-seater) can be tilted up to reveal another storage bin, good for hiding valuables, while a dashtop cubby, complete with lid, is perfect for notebooks, order books and the like.

There’s also a small glovebox, while under that is yet another deep storage cubby. The obligatory cupholders – one on each side – are located in the dash top. And if the middle seat of three in the front isn’t being used, then the fold-down armrest features an elasticised strap that will securely hold your laptop, tablet or delivery book in place.

Seat comfort is good, although not great, certainly for the two outboard pews. Considering the amount of time a driver will spend behind the wheel, a bit more cushioning wouldn’t have gone astray. The driver does enjoy seat heating, though.

The middle seat is best saved for part-time use. Not only is it firmer, but having three ride across the front row is a bit tight in terms of shoulder room.

The seats themselves are upholstered in two-tone cloth, hardly surprising in a workhorse van. What is surprising is the leather-wrapped steering wheel is a nice touch, and it’s heated too for those chilly days behind the wheel.

A new 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto serves as the nerve centre of the Peugeot E-Expert.

CarPlay and Android Auto can be connected wirelessly or hooked up via a cable (there are two USB-C outlets). We did experience the occasional drop-out running CarPlay wirelessly, but reverting to a cabled connection proved steady and reliable.

Other features include Bluetooth connectivity, FM and DAB+ (digital) radio and access to some of the E-Expert’s functions.

There’s no satellite navigation (smartphone mirroring is your friend) and the audio system is a tinny-sounding four-speaker unit.

The lack of sat-nav is an unusual one, the feature standard fit in the smaller Peugeot E-Partner that is around $20,000 less than the E-Expert.

A 10-inch digital instrument cluster is serviceable enough but lacks any meaningful configurability. There’s a digital speedo (of course) plus the ability to bring up some trip and consumption data.

The E-Expert is also hooked up to the myPeugeot app that brings with it a number of remote access functions, such as the ability to check the location of the vehicle, state of charge and a range of driving statistics.

The Peugeot E-Expert Pro Long is unrated by Australia’s independent safety body ANCAP. Nor has it been tested by ANCAP’s European counterpart Euro NCAP.

Peugeot has bundled a number of advanced driving and safety assist systems into the E-Expert including autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning (with unmarked road edge detection), traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitoring and tyre pressure sensors.

There are also front and rear parking sensors, a 180-degree rear-view camera and what Peugeot calls its Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, which generates an audible alert outside the vehicle while travelling at low speed, such as in a loading dock or car park.

Missing in action is rear cross-traffic alert, a bit of a miss-step in our eyes. Anyone who’s ever tried reversing a van out of a driveway will know how fraught it can be, with the lack of side windows in the cargo area making for a difficult time of it. Rear cross-traffic alert would make this nerve-wracking manoeuvre far less stressful.

Airbags fitted run to driver and passenger as well as side airbags for driver and passenger and curtain airbags.

Peugeot covers the E-Expert with its light commercial specific warranty, running to five years and 200,000km. Additionally, the E-Expert’s 75kWh battery is warranted for eight years.

Servicing intervals run to 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first and can be prepaid at time of purchase. A three-year plan asks for $750 while a five-year plan runs to $1350, or around $270 annually. That’s significantly cheaper than the equivalent plans for diesel-powered E-Expert models ($1200 and $2100).

Comprehensive insurance for the E-Expert Pro Long (engaged in courier deliveries) runs to $4002 annually from a leading insurer.

All insurance figures are based on a comparative quote for a 35-year-old male driver living in Chatswood, NSW. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.

A 75kWh battery is claimed to deliver the E-Expert Pro Long a driving range of around 330km based on WLTP laboratory testing.

Peugeot doesn't quote an energy consumption figure. However, based on 330km of range and a 75kWh battery, expect a figure of 22.7kWh per 100 kilometres.

Our week with the E-Expert, covering a wide range of driving scenarios, saw an indicated 24.8kWh/100km, which would result in a real-world driving range of just over 300km, short of Peugeot’s lab-tested claim.

It’s worth noting that our time with the Peugeot hauler did not include carrying a load in the back. It’s fair to suggest, although not confirmed, carrying any kind of meaningful weight in the cargo area would result in a higher consumption figure and reduced driving range. A real-world load-hauling test awaits the E-Expert.

In terms of replenishing the battery, Peugeot says using a home- (or warehouse) installed three-phase 11kW wallbox will result in a 0–100 per cent charge time of about 7.5 hours.

Crucially for working vans, with a maximum charge rate of 100kW, Peugeot says it will take around 45 minutes to top up the battery from 0–80 per cent using a fast-charger. Plugging it into a regular 10-amp, 2.3kW household wall socket will result in a 0–100 per cent charge time of 36 hours.

As well as charging at the Drive office on our 7kW wallbox, I used a 50kW public charger to replenish the battery. A 34-minute charge time added 26.7kW (or around 100km of range) at a cost of $16.04.

The E-Expert’s output numbers aren’t particularly staggering, with the single electric motor producing 100kW and 260Nm. But that doesn't mean Peugeot’s newest electric van is a slouch.

Acceleration from standstill is brisk, while navigating the urban environment at 60km/h feels pretty effortless. Three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Power) noticeably alter the characteristics of the E-Export. In Eco mode, designed to eke out every last electron of range, it does dull throttle response, resulting in marginally less perkiness under acceleration. On the flipside, Power mode brings a touch of urgency to acceleration. We can imagine this would be helpful when the cargo area is laden with a full load.

Being an electric vehicle, the E-Expert is remarkably quiet on the road, certainly up to speeds of around 60–80km/h which, I’d wager, is where the E-Expert will spend much of its operating life. Once that threshold is passed, things can get a little noisy, with wind and road noise making their presence felt in the cabin. The standard-fit bulkhead does mitigate that somewhat, doing its best to eliminate that booming echo unladen vans are known for.

Ride comfort is good too, the big van ironing out everyday lumps and bumps with ease while settling quickly over speed bumps and the like. This is in contrast to more conventional diesel- or petrol-powered vans, which do have a propensity to wallow when navigating larger bumps or uneven road surfaces. No doubt the extra weight of that 75kWh battery back helps to keep the Peugeot settled on the road.

Manoeuvrability remains top-notch, with a tight-ish turning circle of 12.4 metres ensuring navigating inner urban streets and laneways is relatively easy. Front and rear parking sensors also help ensure parking is easy too, with front and rear parking sensors working in combination with the rear-view camera. Our only gripe, as already mentioned, is the lack of rear cross-traffic alert, which makes for a nervous time when backing out of a 45- or 90-degree parking spot.

There are three levels of brake regeneration too – Low, Mid and High – to harvest any energy generated by coasting or braking, but the differences between the three modes are mild at best. And even in its most aggressive ‘High’ setting, there is no single-pedal driving facility.

That doesn't detract from the overall experience of driving the E-Expert, which feels very un-van-like from behind the wheel. Thanks to its composed road manners, quiet powertrain and cabin comfort and fixtures, the E-Expert is more car-like to drive than one might initially imagine.

Light steering makes for easy manoeuvrability, while its composed road manners mostly hide the fact that it’s a delivery van. And certainly around town, performance is zippy at urban speeds, although it quickly runs out of puff on the highway, needing a firmer use of the accelerator to maintain cruising speeds. And that has an impact on energy use, which at 24.8kWh/100km over the course of our week is on the high side.

And that was unladen too. No doubt throwing 500kg in the cargo area will have a greater impact on energy consumption and thus driving range. We’ll put that to the test in a future review.

Peugeot rates the E-Expert to haul 750kg unbraked or 1000kg with a braked trailer.

Realistically, that means the E-Expert is not going to be used as a towing vehicle, especially considering its 2052kg tare weight and 1001kg payload resulting in a gross vehicle mass of 3053kg. So it’s load in the back or towing, not both.

It’s hard to get past the price premium of $30,000 imposed by the E-Expert over its diesel-powered counterpart. That buys an awful lot of diesel, so if the primary motivation for changing over to an electric van is lowering operating costs, then the E-Expert is probably not the right van for you or your business.

If, on the other hand, the motivation is to reduce tailpipe emissions and spruik your business’s eco credentials, then the 2025 Peugeot E-Expert fits the bill.

It’s pleasant and comfortable to drive, has a generous one-tonne payload, and plenty of practical touches in a cabin that doesn't feel like a van from behind the wheel.

The driving range could be a tad higher, but for those whose daily route is less than around 300km, then the E-Expert and its ability to charge overnight using an 11kW wallbox at home or at work could be the emissions-free alternative your business is looking for.

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Rob Margeit is an award-winning Australian motoring journalist and editor who has been writing about cars and motorsport for over 25 years. A former editor of Australian Auto Action, Rob’s work has also appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Wheels, Motor Magazine, Street Machine and Top Gear Australia. Rob’s current rides include a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and a 2000 Honda HR-V Sport.

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