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DS N°8 vs Skoda Peaq
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on running costs, while the Skoda Peaq leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Skoda Peaq if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- 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 need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Skoda Peaq wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueSkoda
DS
5.4
Skoda
6
Motorway RangeSkoda
DS
6.8
Skoda
8.2
FamilySkoda
DS
7.8
Skoda
9.5
ChargingSkoda
DS
5.7
Skoda
6.5
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Skoda
7.3
City DrivingSkoda
DS
2.6
Skoda
3.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Skoda Peaq
SE L 90
- 61 miles more WLTP range
- 330 litres more boot space
- 39 kW faster rapid charging
- 41 kW more power
- 2 more seats
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 (better) | £51,980 |
| Official range | 341 miles | 402 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 560 L | 890 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Skoda Peaq
Length
DS N°84,810mm-60mm
Skoda Peaq4,870mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm
Skoda Peaq1,867mm-38mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-84mm
Skoda Peaq1,664mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm | 1,867 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare | 533 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L | 890 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2075 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 37 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°8
- Boot space of 560 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,810 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Skoda Peaq
- 1st-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 890 L.
- 402 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,870 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Skoda Peaq SE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.87m+60mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.87m-38mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.98m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.66m+84mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.96m+65mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L | 890L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2075L |
| Frunk | Not available | 37L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 91kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 402 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 199kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 (better) | £51,980 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles | 402 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles | 335 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 199 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 86 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 545 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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°8
FWD
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Skoda Peaq
SE L 90
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DS N°8
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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DS N°8
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Skoda Peaq
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Skoda Peaq worth the extra £1,190 over the DS N°8?
The Skoda Peaq costs £1,190 more than the DS N°8. For that premium it adds 61 miles more WLTP range, 39 kW faster peak rapid charging and 330 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Skoda Peaq comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the Skoda Peaq?
The DS N°8 is £1,190 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 DS N°8 comes out roughly £1,230 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°8 and Skoda Peaq like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 335 miles for the Skoda Peaq - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Skoda Peaq goes roughly 50 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-28 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Skoda Peaq?
The Skoda Peaq is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 38 mm narrower than the DS N°8. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 533 mm of total clearance for the Skoda Peaq and about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .