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, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo was announced in February 2024. At its core, it features a 97 kWh usable, 105 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 601 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces All-Wheel Drive 650 kW (871 hp), enabling an acceleration of 2.8 sec 0-100 km/h (2.6 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 170000 USD.
| DS N8 FWD Long Range Remove | Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo Remove | |
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Launch
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| Announced | December 2024 | February 2024 |
| Release date | June 2025 | February 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 206 kW (280 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 650 kW (871 hp) |
| Torque | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) | 940 Nm (693 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 2.8 sec 0-100 km/h (2.6 sec 0-60 mph) |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 97.2 kWh usable | 97 kWh usable, 105 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V |
| Driving range | 750 km | 601 km |
| Consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 19 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, 0-100% in 11 hrs |
| Charging station | CCS 200 kW max, 20-80% in 27 min | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 18 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 estate, 4/5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4834 x 1920 x 1574 mm (190.3 x 75.6 x 62.0 in) | 4974 x 1967 x 1409 mm (195.8 x 77.4 x 55.5 in) |
| Weight | 2180 kg unladen | 2395 kg unladen, 2880 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 620 l | 405 l, 1171 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 84 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 16" touchscreen | 10.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.25 | 16.8" curved display |
| Head-up display | Yes | Projection type |
| Various | - | 8.4" center console control panel, 10.9" front passenger touchscreen, 10.1" rear passenger touchscreen |
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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 with massage, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Panoramic glass roof (fixed) with Sunshine Control |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Park Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay+, Android Auto |
| Miscellaneous | - | 4-zone climatronic |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, center, rear, head airbag system | Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| 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 | Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection |
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Misc
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| Price | - | 170000 USD |