DS N°8: the electric SUV coupé that sells French refinement and up to 750 km of range
The DS N°8 presents the new face of French luxury. This all-electric SUV coupé blends purity of design, aerodynamic precision and long-distance comfort, offering up to 350 hp (257 kW) and as much as 750 km of WLTP range. The message is simple: the DS N°8 moves entirely to an electric rhythm, but does so with theatrical composure.
Key facts at a glance
Body. SUV coupé, length 4.82 m, width 1.90 m, height 1.58 m, wheelbase 2.90 m, boot capacity up to 620 litres.
Aerodynamics. Drag coefficient (Cx) 0.24, drag area (SCx) 0.15 m². Streamlining adds up to 60 km of WLTP range, and as much as 75 km on motorways.
Powertrains.
FWD, 230 hp (approx. 169 kW), 73.7 kWh battery, range up to 550 km WLTP
FWD Long Range, 245 hp (approx. 180 kW), 97.2 kWh battery, range up to 750 km WLTP
AWD Long Range, 350 hp (approx. 257 kW), all-wheel drive, range up to 688 km WLTP
Instant boost output: up to 260, 280 or 375 hp depending on version
Performance.
0–100 km/h in 7.7 s, 7.8 s and 5.4 s respectively.
Top speed electronically limited to 190 km/h.
Charging.
DC up to 160 kW: 200 km of extra range in 10 minutes; 20–80 percent in 27 minutes.
AC 11 kW onboard charger.
A new signature look
The DS N°8 debuts the brand’s next-generation lighting identity. The front end features the DS Luminascreen, where vertical light beams frame the DS logo like a stage. The triple-module headlamps with eight LED elements form a Clous de Paris pattern, echoed inside the cabin. At the rear, a V-shaped DS Lightblade underlines the car’s wide stance and low, elegant posture. The silhouette remains clean, free of noise or decorative clutter.
Craftsmanship and materials
Inside, olive leaf–treated Nappa leather and Alcantara dominate, with 68 percent of the materials sourced from recycled origins. The dashboard runs unbroken, with no visible stitching. Guilloché detailing on the steering wheel and air vents, pearl embroidery and strap-style leather panels all carry DS Automobiles’ haute couture signature.
The slim, supportive front seats focus on ergonomics, offering massage, ventilation and heating functions, as well as the DS Neck Warmer, which directs a gentle flow of warm air around the shoulders and neck.
Quiet technology
Digital minimalism defines the cabin layout. A 12.25-inch driver display, extended head-up projection and a 16-inch central screen work seamlessly without visual overload. The DS Iris System 2 responds to natural voice commands and operates with smartphone-like speed and smoothness.
The French answer to German precision
The DS N°8 positions itself among the likes of the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE SUV and Audi Q6 e-tron, while offering a more refined alternative to Stellantis siblings such as the Peugeot e-5008 and Opel Frontera Electric. DS chose a different route: focusing on material quality, acoustic comfort and a couture-inspired aesthetic.
Its range and charging performance place it at the sharp end of its class, while its driving character seeks balance between comfort and precision. Where Germany offers laboratory perfection, DS delivers French silence and craftsmanship. Sometimes that’s enough to make the journey feel shorter than the map suggests.
