DS N°8 is the purest expression of the French Art of Electric Travel. It is a model of aero-efficiency that translates into a progressive vision of the great French coachbuilders, in the vein of the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept that inspired it.
With its taut and tapered lines, DS N°8 is avant-garde and marks a turning point in contemporary automotive design. An SUV coupe with an assertive design, DS N°8 boasts a strong identity combining charisma, daring, fluidity and efficiency. Its generous dimensions (4.82 m long, 1.90 m wide, 1.58 m high, 2.90 m wheelbase) give it a striking presence on the road, while its interior offers space and ambience that redefine the standards of the segment.
The front of DS N°8 highlights the DS LUMINASCREEN grille, a genuine light signature that brings the car to life. The PIXEL LED VISION 3.0 headlamps adapt their beam in real time to traffic conditions, for optimal illumination without dazzling other road users. The vertical DS LIGHTBLADE completes this signature.
The dynamic profile is highlighted by flush-fitting door handles, lines that play with the airflow and up to 21-inch wheels.
At the rear, the vertical DS LIGHTBLADE section of the lights ensures perfect visual consistency with the front and strengthens DS N°8’s high-tech roots. Each part of the bodywork has been designed to contribute to its aerodynamic efficiency (0.24 Cx and SCx of 0.63 dm2), making it possible to achieve ranges that are among the best on the market.
A high-fashion interior
DS N°8 is unveiling a refined interior exuding an impression of comfort and serenity. All the available settings feature high-quality materials, including a new marbled aluminium with remarkable thickness and finish, highlighted on the dashboard of the Jules Verne Collection. The interior of DS N°8 is a real sensory cocoon with instantly tangible qualities. The care given to materials, textures, light and acoustics transforms each journey into a soothing experience.
The interior is designed with high-quality materials such as olive leaf-tanned Nappa leather (using a traditional non-toxic and completely biodegradable method), as well as Alcantara® made from 68% recycled content. The design of the dashboard is fluid, unified and illustrates a sense of seamlessness (“seamless design”). The Clous de Paris embossed inserts, on the steering wheel and air vents, as well as the pearl stitching on the dashboard and armrests are the Brand’s identifying features. Along with the Nappa leather watchstrap upholstery, these fundamentals underline the exclusivity of the DS Automobiles designed interiors.
The wrap-around front seats use high-density foams. They are massaging, cooled and heated (like the steering wheel) and incorporate the DS NECK WARMER, a device that blows warm air on the back of the neck. The rear space also provides a high level of postural and thermal comfort (including with the large panoramic glass roof): the 30° inclined backrests, 84 cm headroom and 2.90 m wheelbase ensure first-class comfort.
DS N°8 is equipped with two screens, including a 12.25-inch HD instrument cluster complemented by the DS EXTENDED HEAD-UP DISPLAY, a head-up display that projects relevant and non-intrusive information such as speed or mapping including the route, through the windscreen into the driver’s field of vision. The 16-inch central screen, that can be customised like the instrument cluster and the DS EXTENDED HEAD-UP DISPLAY, is perfectly integrated into the dashboard. It gives access to functions that can be controlled by DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0 extended speech recognition and works with the same seamlessness and responsiveness as a smartphone.
Electric performance and driving experience
DS N°8 offers three 100% electric powertrains manufactured in France (in Trémery, 57), by a joint venture in which Stellantis is a shareholder. They are suitable for all uses.
– FWD 230 hp, with a 73.7 kWh battery for a range of up to 550 km (WLTP),
– FWD Long Range 245 hp, with a 97.2 kWh battery allowing up to 750 km of range (WLTP),
– AWD Long Range 350 hp all-wheel drive, providing up to 688 km of range (WLTP) on a single charge.
All these powertrains feature a one-time power boost that brings an additional 30 hp to the FWD version, i.e. 260 hp; 35 hp to the FWD LONG RANGE version, i.e. 280 hp; and 25 hp to the AWD LONG RANGE version, i.e. 375 hp.
DS N°8 provides first-class acceleration. The FWD version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.7 seconds, the FWD Long Range in 7.8 seconds, while DS N°8 AWD Long Range only needs 5.4 seconds for the same exercise. Regardless of powertrain, DS N°8’s top speed is self-limited to 190 km/h.
Charging of the Long Range battery, whose Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt cells are also manufactured in France (at Billy-Berclau Douvrin, 62), is as fast as it is practical: DS N°8 takes up to 160 kW in direct current, thus recovering 200 km of range in 10 minutes. With that in mind, charging from 20% to 80% is done in 27 minutes. For everyday use, an 11 kW embedded charger allows efficient charging at home or at public charging points.
Multimedia and connected services
DS N°8 incorporates several technologies and features designed to lighten the driver’s mental load. For example, the EV Routing via DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0 simplifies trip planning. EV Routing allows you to display and plan routes taking into account the stops needed for charging, also anticipating charging times and stops. For longer journeys, EV Routing adds the desired state of charge on arrival. EV Routing uses real-time static and dynamic DS N°8 data, such as battery consumption and state of charge, to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
Trip planning with e-Routes: through the MyDS app, drivers can also use the e-Routes app to plan their journeys and view the information on N°8’s central display via CarPlay or Android Auto, again taking into account charging stops and actual consumption. This feature is another way to plan and predict N°8’s energy needs with complete peace of mind.
Simplified charging: DS N°8 offers convenient and quick charging solutions and access to an extensive network of charging points such as Free2Move Charge, which offers extensive coverage and convenient solutions for electric vehicle users. Free2Move Charge offers more than 800,000 charging points across Europe, including more than 135,000 rapid charging points. The Free2Move Charge app allows you to locate charging points, find out the power and cost of energy, control charging sessions and pay straight from the app. Free2Move Charge also offers home-charging solutions, with products and services adapted for easy everyday charging.
Battery preconditioning: in cold weather, battery preconditioning helps optimise charging time by preheating the battery before stopping at a charging point. It can be activated either via the MyDS app, automatically (linked to activating EV ROUTING), or manually on the central display.
PRICES
DS N°8 is already available to order, at extremely competitive prices.
- DS N°8 PALLAS FWD 230 hp: 59,200 €
- DS N°8 PALLAS FWD LONG RANGE 245 hp: 63,300 €
- DS N°8 ETOILE FWD 230 hp: 66,480 €
- DS N°8 ETOILE FWD LONG RANGE 245 hp: 70,900 €
- DS N°8 ETOILE AWD LONG RANGE 350 hp: 74,600 €
- DS N°8 JULES VERNE FWD LONG RANGE 245 hp from 76,600 €
- DS N°8 JULES VERNE AWD LONG RANGE 350 hp from 80,300 €
