THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC DS N°8 IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER

• The new DS Automobiles flagship with up to 466 miles* (750 km) of combined range (WLTP cycle) is now available to order
• DS N°8 is available in two specification levels: PALLAS and ÉTOILE, with power up to 350hp and in 2 or 4-wheel drive
• DS N°8 PALLAS is being offered from £50,790 OTR with a 74 kWh battery
• Orders can be secured with a deposit of just £250
• The first deliveries of N°8 are scheduled for the second half of 2025

The new all-electric DS N°8 is now open for ordering.  The N°8 is available in two trim levels, PALLAS and ÉTOILE, with 2 or 4-wheel drive and offered with a choice of three power outputs, 230hp, 245hp and 350hp.   Prices start from £50,790 ORTfor a DS N°8 PALLAS FWD and orders can be secured now with a fully-refundable deposit of just £250.

N°8: A MODEL OF “AERO EFFICIENCY”

Inspired by the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept, N°8 conveys a progressive approach to great French coachbuilding. It is fully in line with the avant-garde of the original DS introduced in 1955, whose 70^th anniversary DS Automobiles is currently celebrating with a special exhibition at Retromobile. Bursting with refinement and technology, the design of DS N°8 is a forecast for the future and a manifesto of the French Art of Travel.

The quest for efficiency with DS N°8 clearly inspired its design with taut and tapered lines. Each part of the bodywork has been scrutinised in the wind tunnel, as well as the design of its large 740mm diameter wheels, hunting to optimise the slightest dm² of SCx, until a WLTP range increase of 37 miles (60 km) was reached.  This feat of technology was achieved without compromising the exterior design’s attractiveness.

At the front, N°8 implements an innovative and enthralling light signature through an illuminated and aero-efficient grille, the DS LUMINASCREEN and headlamps consisting of three modules outlined by eight LEDs that pick up the Clous de Paris pattern. The front and rear DS LIGHTBLADE complete this signature. Beyond their aerodynamic contribution, they allow the car to be visually placed on the road and emphasise its width by asserting its stature, while making DS N°8 identifiable from more than 100m away.

Up to 350 hp and 466* miles of range, motors and batteries made in France

N°8 comes with three 100% electric drivetrains developing 230 hp, 245 hp and 350 hp, the latter fitted with two motors and four-wheel drive. The electric motors in N°8 are produced in Trémery (57, France) by Emotors, a joint venture which the Stellantis Group is a shareholder in.

The FWD version accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 7.7 seconds, the FWD Long Range in 7.8 seconds, while the N°8 AWD Long Range requires only 5.4 seconds for the same exercise. Regardless of drivetrain, the top speed of N°8 is limited to 118 mph.

All drivetrains enjoy a power boost that brings an additional 30 hp to the FWD version (max 260 hp), 35 hp to the FWD LONG RANGE version (max 280 hp) and 25 hp to the AWD LONG RANGE version (max 375 hp).

Two battery capacities are available on N°8, with NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) cells produced in Billy-Berclau Douvrin, France. The first offers a usable capacity of 73.7 kWh and is fitted to N°8 FWD (230 hp). The second, with a usable capacity of 97.2 kWh, is available in the FWD LONG RANGE (245 hp) and AWD LONG RANGE (350 hp) versions.

The N°8 FWD LONG RANGE manages a combined range of 466 miles* (WLTP cycle) with a consumption of 4.8 mi/kWh. It also boasts an impressive urban driving range of 565 miles* (WLTP cycle). This excellent range was achieved through a remarkable 0.24 Cx for an SCx of 0.63 dm². The combined WLTP ranges of N°8 FWD and N°8 AWD Long Range hit 341 miles* and 427 miles* respectively.

For longer journeys, the 160 kW charging power allows it to go from 20 to 80% battery in just 27 minutes, recovering 370 miles of range; N°8 can also recuperate 125 miles of range in just 10 minutes. For everyday journeys, N°8 has an 11 kW on-board charger (alternating current). This means a charging time of 8 hours 50 minutes (depending on battery capacity) to go from 20 to 80% charge at a 7.4 kW single-phase wallbox. This duration can be reduced to 6 hours with a three-phase 11 kW Wallbox. N°8 is fitted with intelligent battery management, allowing the charge to be automatically stopped at 80% to extend the performance and durability of the cells.

The art of travel is a DS Automobiles signature

With N°8, DS Automobiles is revisiting the rules of automotive luxury by combining technology and innovation with craftsmanship. The DS N°8 interior embodies comfort, serenity and French luxury. The wide dashboard wraps around the occupants and exemplifies the seamless spirit (‘Seamless Design’). The purity of its design combines a high level of expertise (‘High Craft’) and advanced technology (‘High-Tech’), which bears witness to a perfect chemistry between DS Automobiles technology and expertise in the use of material.

The Clous de Paris embossed inserts on the steering wheel and air vents, as well as the pearl stitching on the dashboard and armrests, iconic brand features, are still present. Together with the Nappa leather watchstrap upholstery, these fundamentals underline the exclusivity of DS Automobiles interiors.

The high-performance panoramic glass roof bathes the cabin in natural light, creating a serene and welcoming ambiance. This balance is supplemented by the car’s benchmark acoustic treatment. With optimised aerodynamics, laminated glass and careful soundproofing, every trip on board becomes a journey in first class.

DS N°8 features DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0, a smart and connected device

A new-generation multimedia device used by DS Automobiles, DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0 can be controlled using speech recognition or through the large 16-inch touchscreen via its very intuitive smartphone-like interface.  Its flash and RAM memories have been multiplied by 2 and 1.5 respectively, and the screen's speed of response has been doubled. DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0 provides free access for 3 years to the CONNECT PLUS PACK and its multiple connected services, such as ChatGPT and EV ROUTING which constantly optimises travel and charging time thanks to real-time interaction with the navigation.

Serenity as always but this time dynamic too. The DS DRIVE ASSIST 2.0 system is a further step towards semi-autonomous driving, with advanced semi-automatic lane change and the PREDICTIVE ACC function that adapts the speed according to the road profile and speed limits.

Steadfastly avant-garde, N°8 also stands out with DS PIXEL VISION, headlights that reach more than 500m, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION, a camera that analyses the road and sends information to the controlled suspension, NIGHT VISION, which allows you to see as well at night as in daylight, and digital rearview.

RANGE STRUCTURE: A SIMPLIFIED CUSTOMER JOURNEY

DS N°8 is being offered with two specification levels: PALLAS and ÉTOILE. The PALLAS trim, available in FWD and FWD Long range, offers a very complete range of equipment, including the DS IRIS SYSTEM with 3D connected navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, a wireless smartphone charger, keyless entry and start, front, lateral and rear parking sensors and reversing camera, regenerative braking that can be adjusted via paddles on the steering wheel, laminated and acoustic glass, privacy glass at the rear, heated seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, multi-ambient lighting, power tailgate with hands-free access, DS EXTENDED HEAD UP DISPLAY, stainless steel door sill protectors and much more.

The ÉTOILE specification, available on FWD, FWD Long Range and AWD Long Range, stands out for its DS LUMINASCREEN grille and adds DS DRIVE ASSIST 2.0, DS PIXEL LED VISION, digital driver’s mirror and 360 Vision.

In addition to this standard equipment, DS Automobiles is offering two packs on each specification:

The Tech Pack and the Absolute Tech Pack are available on PALLAS and ÉTOILE respectively. Tech Pack adds DS PIXELVISION, digital rearview mirror, rear traffic alert system, DS DRIVE ASSIST 2.0, 360 VISION, electrochrome and electrically heated and folding exterior mirrors to the PALLAS trim. ETOILE models can be enhanced by adding the Absolute Tech Pack, featuring DS DRIVER ATTENTION MONITORING, DS NIGHT VISION and electrically folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlights.

For even more seating comfort, heating comfort and practicality, the Comfort Pack, on PALLAS, can be added to bring extended bi-zone automatic air conditioning, clean cabin with ‘Air Quality System’, comfort seats with DS NECK WARMER and DS Canvas steering wheel.  The Absolute Comfort Pack can be optionally specified on ÉTOILE models to add Electra 3D by Focal® sound system, heated windscreen, electric heated and ventilated front seats, heated and ventilated rear seats and DS NECK WARMER with illuminated DS logo.  

Sustainability at the heart of materials in DS N°8

N°8 is available in a choice of five colours, three of which are new: TOPAZ BLUE, PALLADIUM GREY and ALABASTER WHITE, added to which are CRYSTAL PEARL and PERLA NERA BLACK.

In addition, a black roof or an extended DS DUOTONE that includes a black bonnet are available as options. The extended DS DUOTONE emphasises the character and accentuates the elegance of the N°8 silhouette. The ‘Paintjet’ technology used to create the duotone bonnet’s black surface is a world first in mass production. Its application process does not require a curing phase and thereby keeps down greenhouse gas emissions.

N°8 provides a striking choice of interior harmonies to accompany the PALLAS and ÉTOILE specifications. The new Eternal Blue harmony is the signature colour of the interior of the N°8. The DS Pearl and Eternal Blue canvas and Eternal Blue Alcantara® settings are animal free and mainly made of recycled materials.

The Alezan Brown Nappa Leather interior is made with smooth and supple premium leathers that are vegetable-tanned with olive leaf.

The new DS N°8 is now open for ordering with prices starting from £50,790 OTR for a DS N°8 PALLAS FWD.  Customers can place their order by visiting their nearest DS Automobiles retailer or the DS STORE ONLINE, securing it with a fully-refundable deposit of just £250.

*Range and efficiency can vary depending on specification   

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ABOUT DS AUTOMOBILES 

Founded in Paris in 2014, DS Automobiles is a premium brand aiming to embody the French art of travel. Thanks to an exceptional heritage, exemplified by the 1955 DS and enriched by the wealth of French culture, DS Automobiles offers a global and diverse range with DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS N°8.  

Designed for a clientele seeking something different, who want to travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS creations stand out through their charismatic style, interior refinement, sophisticated technology and first-class comfort. Combined with a suite of bespoke services, they offer a unique brand experience before, during and after each journey. 

With numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including two double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification and sells each of its models in an electrified version. The Brand offers 100% electric drivetrains as well as self-charging and plug-in hybrids with up to 360hp and 4-wheel drive. In 2025, DS Automobiles is accelerating its transition to all-electric with the arrival of DS N°8, a new model offering up to 466 miles range.  

With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network that includes nearly 450 DS STORES around the world.  

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