Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the DS N8 FWD Long Range was announced in December 2024. At its core, it features a 97.2 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 750 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 206 kW (280 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph).
Shifting focus to the alternative, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD was announced in March 2024. Energy is supplied by a 84 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 515 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 168 kW (228 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.5 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 50000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | December 2024 | March 2024 |
| Release date | June 2025 | July 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 206 kW (280 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 168 kW (228 hp) |
| Torque | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.5 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 97.2 kWh usable | 84 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-Po (800V type) |
| Driving range | 750 km | 515 km |
| Consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 200 kW max, 20-80% in 27 min | CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min |
| Additional | V2L 3.3 kW | Vehicle to load (V2L), 230V electrical outlet (3.6 KW max) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV coupe, 5 seats | 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4834 x 1920 x 1574 mm (190.3 x 75.6 x 62.0 in) | 4655 x 1890 x 1605 mm (183.3 x 74.4 x 63.2 in) |
| Weight | 2180 kg unladen | 2070 kg unladen, 2590 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 620 l | 520 l, 1580 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 57 l |
| Others | - | Battery thermal pre-conditioning, Smart Frequency Dampers, Digital Centre Mirror, Digital Side Mirrors |
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Display
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| Center screen | 16" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.25 | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, projector type |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats with massage, heated and ventilated/cooled rear seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Panoramic glass roof, solar roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, center, rear, head airbag system | 8 airbags: side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Radars, multiple cameras, 12 sensors. Extended Emergency Braking System with pedestrian and cyclist recognition (up to 300m ahead), Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Night Vision with infrared camera, DS PIXELVISION (up to 400m), Driver Attention Alert (with infrared camera), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Wrong Pedal Prevention | Front and corner radars, cameras. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Hands-On Detection |
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Misc
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| Price | - | 50000 USD |