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).
Looking at its competitor, the Mazda CX-6e officially made its debut in 2026. It is powered by a 78 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 484 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 190 kW (258 hp), allowing it to sprint to 100 km/h in 7.9 sec 0-100 km/h. Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 50000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | December 2024 | 2026 |
| Release date | June 2025 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 206 kW (280 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 190 kW (258 hp) |
| Torque | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) | 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph) | - |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 97.2 kWh usable | 78 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 750 km | 484 km |
| Consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 18.9 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 195 kW max, 30-80% in 15 min |
| Additional | V2L 3.3 kW | - |
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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) | 4850 x 1935 x 1620 mm (190.9 x 76.2 x 63.8 in) |
| Weight | 2180 kg unladen | 2130 kg unladen, 2590 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R19, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 620 l | 468 l, 1434 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 80 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 16" touchscreen | 26.45" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.25 | - |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, with augmented reality |
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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 and ventilated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote parking |
| 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 | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag |
| 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 | Radar, several cameras. Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian/bicycle detection, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist, Emergency Lane-Keeping with Blind Spot Assist, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High-beam assist |
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Misc
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| Price | - | 50000 USD |