2025 DS N°8 – The French Electric Flagship That Whispers Luxury

Explore the all-new 2025 DS N°8 – a luxury electric grand tourer redefining French sophistication with 750 km range, Night Vision, AR HUD, and magnificent craftsmanship. The EV that makes silence cool once again.

A French Affair Begins… Electrically

Once upon a Parisian boulevard, a few avant-garde designers, engineers, and visionaries at DS Automobiles collectively agreed that the world didn’t require yet another electric SUV—it required a statement, a grand tourer with elegance, intelligence, and a hint of rebellion. Cue in the arrival of the DS N°8 (2025), a flagship EV styled in the Louvre and engineered on a baguette in one hand and an AI chip in the other.

This is not your generic electric crossover from a place in Germany. No. This is a perfect blend of electric sophistication and avant-garde madness,  with technology, treated with quiet, and customized for Europe’s most exclusive roads.

Interior: A Lounge Created in a Fashion House

Get inside, and suddenly you get it: French luxury. The cabin doesn’t brag; it murmurs refinement. Each stitch on the seats seems like it was applied by a couture designer. Every bit of cabin—from the Alcantara-clad dash to the diamond-quilted doors—shoute,”avec plaisir, you’ve made “the”choice.

The steering wheel is sculpted, the controls are intuitive, and the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel combined with the 15-inch infotainment display surrounds you in ultra-crisp imagery. Throw in the Focal Electra 3D audio system, and you don’t merely drive—you waltz.

Even the ambient lighting is artfully programmed like wine and cheese: warm in Comfort, glacial in Performance, and golden in Lounge. This isn’t interior design—it’s mood architecture.

Performance: Silk and Thunder Combined

Imagine the DS N°8 as not an athlete, but a ballet dancer with rocket boots. The base model brings 230 horses of crisp electric sophistication, while the top-of-the-line 350 hp AWD version sprints from 0–100 km/h in a rousing 5.4 seconds—ideal for passing tractors on French rural roads or fleeing painful family dinners.

But here’s the surprise: it never struggles too hard. Acceleration is silky smooth. Power is instant but barely audible. The DS Active Scan Suspension glide over road making bump a imagination. And due to its low-hung battery and perfectly balanced body, cornering is tamed, yet sumptuously soft.

If BMW i5 is German techno, the DS N°8 is jazz in a velvet lounge. Same speed. Different heart.

Safety: More Vigilant Than Your Grandma

Armed with DS Drive Assist 2.0, this grand tourer can half-drive itself along motorways, change lanes respectfully, and maintain a safer distance than your recent date. But the pièce de résistance?Night Vision. It spots pedestrians and wildlife way ahead of your eyesight. And when combined with the augmented reality head-up display, it’s like flying an electric spaceship—on a caffeine high.

Standard equipment includes emergency braking, blind spot assist, cross-traffic alert, and 8 airbags. So, yes, this French stunner may be dressed in designer shoes, but she’s packing steel-toed boots when it counts.

Capabilities: Not Just a Pretty Face

The DS N°8 might seem like it’s from Monte Carlo, but it’s actually a practical car in the real world. AWD models handle bad roads like a pro, the regenerative braking is adjustable to your driving technique, and the DS app allows you to pre-cool or pre-heat the interior while you’re enjoying your café crème.

It navigates cobblestones, speed bumps, light off-roading, and traffic congestion with equal refinement. There is even a frunk, fold-flat seats, and ample boot room for a weekend in Provence—complete with an spontaneous IKEA diversion on the return journey.

Pricing and Availability: Parisian Luxury, Electrified

Starting at around €56,000 for the base FWD model, and topping out at €68,500 for the Performance Line+ AWD variant, the DS N°8 is competitively priced against rivals like the BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron, and Mercedes EQE. And unlike some of them, it dares to be charmingly different.

Now available across Europe—France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain—the right-hand-drive model will follow in late 2025. No news on North America yet, though let’s be honest: they’re not worthy yet.

 Advantages and  Disadvantages

Advantages:

Stunning interior with class-leading materials

Up to 750 km range – outstanding long-distance EV credentials

Smooth, quiet, and sophisticated ride quality

Night Vision and AR HUD – luxury car technology at EV prices

Standout design in a sea of anonymous electric blobs

Cons:

DS brand still lacks global recognition

Charging speed is good, but not class-leading

Rear seating isn’t limo-large—just generously plush

Not yet available outside Europe

Final Verdict: A Quiet Revolution with French Charm

The 2025 DS N°8 is not attempting to be louder, quicker, or more brash than its competition. It’s attempting to be cleverer, more refined, and unashamedly human. And in an era of hyper-digital, screen-fixated driving robots, this could be the most emotionally intelligent EV you can purchase.

It’s a vehicle for those who think luxury must be felt, not heard. For those who don’t just want their EV to go—it must go with you.

FAQ

What is the DS N°8 range?

Up to 750 km WLTP with the 97 kWh long-range battery.

How much is the DS N°8 in Europe?

It begins at around €56,000 and rises to €68,500 for the range-topping AWD model.

Does the DS N°8 have fast-charging capability?

Yes, 160 kW DC charging—20 to 80% in aprox 27 minutes.

Is the DS N°8 sold in the UK nd US?

It’s on sale now in Europe. UK RHD version comes late 2025. No US plans announced.

What is distinctive about the DS N°8?

It combines long-distance electric power with luxury French styling, Night Vision, and AR technology—packaged in a smooth, hewn coupe-SUV chassis.