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DS N°8 vs Hongqi EHS5
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
Selected trimBasic342 mi · 85 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs, while the Hongqi EHS5 leads on motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Hongqi EHS5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDS
DS
5.4
Hongqi
0
Motorway RangeHongqi
DS
6.8
Hongqi
7.7
FamilyDS
DS
7.8
Hongqi
6.1
ChargingHongqi
DS
5.7
Hongqi
6.7
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Hongqi
4.9
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°8FWD | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 | Not available |
| Official range | 341 miles | 342 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 560 L (better) | 450 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Hongqi EHS5
Length
DS N°84,810mm
Hongqi EHS54,760mm-50mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm-15mm
Hongqi EHS51,920mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-80mm
Hongqi EHS51,660mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L (better) | 450 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Hongqi EHS5 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.76m-50mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.92m+15mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.66m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.90m |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L (better) | 450L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg | 2,015kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 342 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles | 342 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles | 285 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | 253 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 400 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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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)
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS5 Basic
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant81%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist82%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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DS N°8
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Frequently asked questions
What are the DS N°8 and Hongqi EHS5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 285 miles for the Hongqi EHS5 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Hongqi EHS5?
The two are within 15 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the Hongqi EHS5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 84% for the Hongqi EHS5. 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.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .