DS N°8 in Türkiye 2026: Range, Power and Trim Levels Explained

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The DS N°8 has arrived in Türkiye with a headline figure that instantly puts it among the longest-range electric cars in its class: a 97.2 kWh battery good for up to 750 km on the WLTP cycle. But the real question for DS's new model isn't just about range — it's whether the car can live up to its status as the French brand's electric flagship.

In Türkiye, the DS N°8 is offered in PALLAS and ÉTOILE trim levels. The model is built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, uses a high-capacity battery system, and is available with electric powertrains producing up to 350 hp. In the top all-wheel-drive version, 0–100 km/h takes 5.4 seconds.

The DS N°8's strength isn't just its power figures. The manufacturer is leaning heavily on aerodynamics: the drag coefficient is a low 0.24 Cx, and the body was engineered specifically to cut energy consumption. Fast charging tops the battery up from 20 to 80% in around 27 minutes at a suitable station.

Even so, the model faces a tough task. The DS N°8 is entering a segment where buyers now judge electric cars not just on battery specs, but on interior quality, software, service and resale value. Automakers have been trying to broaden the appeal of electric crossovers through new body formats and added equipment.

DS is betting on a different edge — comfort. The N°8 comes with ventilated, heated and massaging seats, the DS Active Scan Suspension system with a road-scanning camera, a 16-inch central touchscreen, and a 690-watt Focal sound system.

For the Turkish market, the N°8's launch is a significant step: it's the brand's first electric flagship since its naming strategy overhaul. But the final verdict on the car will hinge on pricing and ownership costs — those are what will determine whether the DS N°8 can compete with the premium electric crossovers already on the market.