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DS N°4 vs Peugeot e-308
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
Selected trimAllureChange trim279 mi · 58 kWh · £31,065
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°4 leads on motorway range, while the Peugeot e-308 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°4 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
Choose the Peugeot e-308 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Peugeot e-308 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValuePeugeot
DS
5.7
Peugeot
6.8
Motorway RangeDS
DS
4.7
Peugeot
4.1
FamilyPeugeot
DS
5.1
Peugeot
7.9
ChargingPeugeot
DS
2.9
Peugeot
5.1
Cost Per MilePeugeot
DS
7.7
Peugeot
9
City Driving
DS
6.3
Peugeot
6
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | £31,065 (better) |
| Official range | 279 miles | 279 miles |
| Boot space | 390 L | 548 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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DS N°4
Peugeot e-308
Length
DS N°44,400mm
Peugeot e-3084,367mm-33mm
Width
DS N°41,830mm-22mm
Peugeot e-3081,852mm
Height
DS N°41,470mm
Peugeot e-3081,464mm-6mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,367 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm (better) | 1,852 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,062 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (better) | 11.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare (better) | 548 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 390 L | 548 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1240 L | 1258 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°4
- At 4,400 mm, shorter than 100% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.8 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of saloon EVs in our database.
Peugeot e-308
- At 4,367 mm, shorter than 100% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 2nd-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 548 L.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |  Peugeot e-308 Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.40m | 4.37m-33mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.85m+22mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.46m-6mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.67m |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 390L | 548L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1240L | 1258L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m (better) | 11.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,867kg | 1,676kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61.9kWh (better) | 58kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi | 279 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 120kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £31,065 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £29,565 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2025+ | 2022+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles | 279 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles | 232 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 120 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh (better) | 55 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
| Power | 157 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| Torque | 343 Nm (better) | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
DS N°4
E-TENSE PALLAS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Peugeot e-308
Allure
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DS N°4
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-308 Allure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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DS N°4
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Peugeot e-308
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°4 worth the extra £5,930 over the Peugeot e-308?
The DS N°4 costs £5,930 more than the Peugeot e-308. For that premium it adds 42 kW more power and a 2.4s quicker 0-62mph time. The Peugeot e-308 is not just cheaper - it also offers 158 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Peugeot e-308 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°4 or the Peugeot e-308?
The Peugeot e-308 is £5,930 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Peugeot e-308 comes out roughly £5,970 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°4 and Peugeot e-308 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the DS N°4 and 232 miles for the Peugeot e-308 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°4 or the Peugeot e-308?
The two are within 22 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the DS N°4 and about 548 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-308.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°4 or the Peugeot e-308?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°4 and 84% for the Peugeot e-308. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .