Peugeot has won a deal to supply 25 e-2008s to Furniture Village, which is adopting a fully electric fleet.

Furniture Village is adopting a fully electric fleet as part of company-wide plans for sustainability

The independent furniture retailer said the compact electric SUV was the ideal car for the business as it pushes ahead with electrification under company-wide plans for sustainability.

The e-2008 was chosen for its size and electric range; it’s powered by a 50kWh battery connected to a 136hp electric motor and offers up to a 214-mile WLTP range.

The vehicles will be used by a mix of field managers and store managers as they travel between Furniture Village’s various UK locations, as well as used to visit customer homes.

Charlie Harrison, commercial director, Furniture Village, said: “With its range of over 200 miles and rapid charging capability, the e-2008 is well-suited to the needs of our employees as they travel to and from our 54 stores and 12 fulfilment centres nationwide and customers’ homes.”

Furniture Village is also installing EV charge points at all of its stores and fulfilment centres across the UK.

Julie David, managing director, Peugeot UK, said: “We’re thrilled that Furniture Village has chosen the e-2008 as the car with which to move to a fully electric fleet – it’s great to see companies like this leading the way in the transition to electrification. The e-2008 is a fantastic choice for both first-time electric users and those familiar with the technology, combining an alluring design with an impressive range and ease of use thanks to Peugeot’s i-Cockpit technology.”

The e-2008 forms part of Peugeot’s electrification strategy, which will see the brand provide electrified variants of each model in its range by 2024.