DS No. 8 tackles everyday EV charging with a 22 kW onboard charger
DS No. 8 makes everyday AC charging faster with 22 kW hardware
DS No. 8 tackles everyday EV charging with a 22 kW onboard charger
The new DS No. 8 gets a 22 kW onboard AC charger, cutting typical 20–80% charging times nearly in half compared with common 11 kW systems.
2026-04-29T21:16:01+03:00
2026-04-29T21:16:01+03:00
2026-04-29T21:16:01+03:00
DS has addressed a problem that is rarely discussed openly: slow electric-car charging in ordinary use. The new DS No. 8 comes with a built-in 22 kW charger instead of the 11 kW unit fitted to most models.
The difference is immediately noticeable. On a three-phase supply, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80% in about 2 hours 35 minutes. By comparison, a conventional 11 kW charger takes almost 5 hours. In versions with the larger battery, the gap is even clearer: around 3 hours 20 minutes versus more than 6 hours. The maximum range reaches 750 km on the WLTP cycle.
The main advantage is less dependence on fast chargers. Most owners charge at home or in car parks, where AC stations are usually what is available. In that setting, a more powerful onboard charger genuinely saves time. The extra cost is relatively modest as well, ranging from 700 to 900 euros depending on the version.
This could become a new direction for the market. Instead of focusing only on ever-larger batteries, manufacturers are beginning to improve everyday use. For owners, that means less waiting and more convenience without having to search for expensive high-speed charging stations.
The DS No. 8 points to a simple shift in thinking: charging faster where it matters most — in daily life.
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2026
Michael Powers
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DS No. 8 makes everyday AC charging faster with 22 kW hardware
The new DS No. 8 gets a 22 kW onboard AC charger, cutting typical 20–80% charging times nearly in half compared with common 11 kW systems.
Michael Powers, Editor
DS has addressed a problem that is rarely discussed openly: slow electric-car charging in ordinary use. The new DS No. 8 comes with a built-in 22 kW charger instead of the 11 kW unit fitted to most models.
The difference is immediately noticeable. On a three-phase supply, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80% in about 2 hours 35 minutes. By comparison, a conventional 11 kW charger takes almost 5 hours. In versions with the larger battery, the gap is even clearer: around 3 hours 20 minutes versus more than 6 hours. The maximum range reaches 750 km on the WLTP cycle.
The main advantage is less dependence on fast chargers. Most owners charge at home or in car parks, where AC stations are usually what is available. In that setting, a more powerful onboard charger genuinely saves time. The extra cost is relatively modest as well, ranging from 700 to 900 euros depending on the version.
This could become a new direction for the market. Instead of focusing only on ever-larger batteries, manufacturers are beginning to improve everyday use. For owners, that means less waiting and more convenience without having to search for expensive high-speed charging stations.
The DS No. 8 points to a simple shift in thinking: charging faster where it matters most — in daily life.
