DS Automobiles N°8 vs Zeekr 001

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Zeekr 001 has the higher published DC charging figure at 200 kW, which is comparable to the DS Automobiles N°8 at 200 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the DS Automobiles N°8 is listed at about 27 minutes, which is 1 minutes quicker than the Zeekr 001 at 28 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The DS Automobiles N°8 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 645 km, which is roughly 55 km more than the Zeekr 001 at approximately 590 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The DS Automobiles N°8 consumes 178 Wh/km, compared to 186 Wh/km for the Zeekr 001. That means the DS Automobiles N°8 uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The DS Automobiles N°8 has approximately 97.2 kWh of useable battery , while the Zeekr 001 has approximately 94 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

Both cars show similar published DC fast-charging figures at 200 kW. For road trips, the one with more range between stops may be more practical.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the DS Automobiles N°8 supports up to 22 kW, compared to up to 11 kW for the Zeekr 001. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the DS Automobiles N°8 is the more efficient choice at 178 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the DS Automobiles N°8 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 645 km, which is roughly 55 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.