DS Automobiles reported that its DS N°8 electric vehicle (EV) completed a 750 km journey on minor roads without recharging, surpassing its WLTP-rated highway range of 500 km. The test highlights the vehicle’s real-world efficiency and the brand’s focus on long-range electric mobility.
Two DS N°8 Etoile FWD Long Range models undertook the trip from Vélizy to Biscarrosse, finishing with more than 50 km of estimated range remaining.
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Average energy consumption during the test was 11.7 kWh/100 km, below the WLTP-rated figure of 12.9 kWh/100 km. The journey was conducted at average speeds of 54 km/h, with ambient temperatures between 12°C and 19°C.
The vehicle’s 97.2 kWh high-density battery, developed and manufactured by Automotive Cells Company (ACC) in France, achieved an energy density of 264 Wh/kg. The electric motor was assembled in Trémery, underscoring DS Automobiles’ reliance on French engineering for its EV technology.
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The DS N°8 features aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient of 0.24, premium materials, and a range-oriented layout aimed at long-distance travel. Xavier Peugeot, DS Automobiles CEO, said, “It’s no longer the battery that requires you to stop for charging: DS N°8, the game changer in 100% electric long-distance autonomy, serving the Art of Travel.”
