Peugeot has unveiled a one-off version of its all-electric E-5008 SUV designed around the needs of dogs, featuring pet-focused technology and accessories aimed at making family journeys more comfortable.
Peugeot’s E-5008 Dog Edition imagines how future SUVs could be designed around travelling pets
The Peugeot E-5008 Dog Edition Concept, created with the Stellantis Design Studio, explores how vehicle design could evolve by considering dogs as passengers rather than simply pets travelling in the back.
The concept follows research commissioned for the 30 Millions d’Amis Foundation, which found 64% of dog owners plan to take their pets on holiday, while more than six in 10 said their dog influences their choice of destination.
Based on the five-seat E-5008, the concept includes a modular dog mattress that can be used in the boot, rear seats or outdoors, a dedicated window headrest for pets, integrated food and water bowls, a connected safety harness, interior protection and storage for pet accessories.
It also features a vehicle-to-load (V2L) powered pet dryer stored beneath the boot floor, alongside luggage designed specifically for both owners and their dogs.
Peugeot has also imagined a range of digital features to improve journeys with pets. These include navigation that recommends charging stops close to parks and walking areas, a “Dog Guardian Mode” that monitors cabin temperature and allows owners to remotely check on their dog, and a “Dog Retriever” function designed to help owners locate pets that have wandered away from the vehicle.
Despite its extensive list of features, Peugeot said the Dog Edition is not intended for production and instead serves as a design study exploring future mobility solutions for pet owners.
Hugo Nightingale, Global Creative Director at Stellantis Design Studio, said: “It was the first time I had to see the world from a dog’s perspective in order to design a car. As a dog carer myself, this project was as unusual as it was inspiring. It encouraged us to rethink every detail through the eyes of those who share our everyday adventures.”
Peugeot said the concept celebrates the relationship between owners and their pets while exploring “new ways of imagining family mobility.”
