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DS AutomobilesBy Alternative Propulsion

DS N°8 Gains Plug & Charge and Optional 22 kW On-Board Charger

DS Automobiles enhances its flagship EV with automatic charging and faster AC charging to improve the electric driving experience.

Max range
750 km (WLTP)
Optional 22 kW charger price
900 €
Charging points in Europe via Free2Move Charge
Over 1,000,000

What Happened

DS Automobiles has enhanced its DS N°8 flagship electric vehicle with Plug & Charge functionality and an optional 22 kW three-phase on-board charger. Plug & Charge allows automatic charging start without manual identification at compatible rapid-charging points, streamlining the process. The optional 22 kW charger significantly reduces AC charging time compared to the standard 11 kW unit.

Charging Time Comparison (20% to 80% battery)
DS N°8 FWD (73.7 kWh battery)
11 kW: 4h55min, 22 kW: 2h35min
DS N°8 FWD LONG RANGE (97.2 kWh battery)
11 kW: 6h10min, 22 kW: 3h20min
Maximum range

750 kmWLTP cycle

Combined with high-performance charging for a seamless electric travel experience.

Why this matters

These updates make charging easier and faster, reducing range anxiety and making electric vehicle ownership more convenient for daily use.

Terms in This Story

Plug & Charge
A feature that allows an electric vehicle to automatically authenticate and start charging without manual intervention.
WLTP
Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a global standard for measuring fuel consumption and electric range.
On-board charger
A device inside an electric vehicle that converts alternating current (AC) from a charging station to direct current (DC) for the battery.
Three-phase
A type of alternating current power supply that can deliver higher power for faster charging compared to single-phase.
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