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 Renault Twingo was announced in 2025. Energy is supplied by a 27.5 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 263 km WLTP. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 60 kW (82 hp), enabling an acceleration of 12.1 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 20000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | December 2024 | 2025 |
| Release date | June 2025 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 206 kW (280 hp) | Front-wheel drive 60 kW (82 hp) |
| Torque | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) | 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 12.1 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 97.2 kWh usable | 27.5 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 750 km | 263 km WLTP |
| Consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | - |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 6.6 kW, 10-100% in 4 hours 15 min (Optional) Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 2 hours 35 min |
| Charging station | CCS 200 kW max, 20-80% in 27 min | (Optional) CCS 50 kW, 10-80% in 30 min V2L & V2G bi-directional charging (up to 3.7 kW) |
| Additional | V2L 3.3 kW | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV coupe, 5 seats | 5 door hatchback, 4 seats |
| Dimensions | 4834 x 1920 x 1574 mm (190.3 x 75.6 x 62.0 in) | 3789 x 1720 x 1491 mm (149.2 x 67.7 x 58.7 in) |
| Weight | 2180 kg unladen | 1200 kg unladen |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R16 |
| Trunk volume | 620 l | 360 l, 1000 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 16" touchscreen | 10" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.25 | 7" |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
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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 front seats, Sliding rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | - |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, park assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Android Automotive |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, center, rear, head airbag system | Yes |
| 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 radar, Driver monitoring camera, Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit, Blind Spot Warning, Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition |
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| Price | - | 20000 USD |