DS N°8 FWD Long Range electric vehicle exterior

DS N°8 FWD Long Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

0-100 km/h

7.8 s

Top Speed

190 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (101 kWh / 97 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 101 kWh
Net Capacity: 97 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The DS N°8 FWD Long Range reaches peak charging power of 164 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 43 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 305 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.0 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 8% in its class.

Average Charging Power

59 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.6

Maximum Charging Power

164 kW

At 13 → 23% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

11 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 47 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 47 min 58.6 kW 0.60 C 104.5 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 9 min 81.3 kW 0.84 C 94.1 kWh
0% → 80% 50 min 99.3 kW 1.02 C 83.6 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 42 min 58.0 kW 0.60 C 99.3 kWh
5% → 90% 1 h 5 min 81.9 kW 0.84 C 88.8 kWh
5% → 80% 46 min 101.9 kW 1.05 C 78.4 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 40 min 56.4 kW 0.58 C 94.1 kWh
10% → 90% 1 h 2 min 80.2 kW 0.82 C 83.6 kWh
10% → 80% 43 min 100.7 kW 1.04 C 73.1 kWh