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DS N°8 vs Tesla Model Y
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
Selected trimRWDChange trim314 mi · Not available · £41,990
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Tesla Model Y leads on value for money and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Tesla Model Y if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Tesla Model Y edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueTesla
DS
5.4
Tesla
6.5
Motorway RangeDS
DS
6.8
Tesla
5.8
Family
DS
7.8
Tesla
7.8
Too close to call
ChargingTesla
DS
5.7
Tesla
7
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Tesla
7.7
City Driving
DS
2.6
Tesla
3
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°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 | £41,990 (better) |
| Official range | 341 miles (better) | 314 miles |
| Boot space | 560 L | 854 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Tesla Model Y
Length
DS N°84,810mm
Tesla Model Y4,794mm-16mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm-76mm
Tesla Model Y1,981mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-41mm
Tesla Model Y1,621mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm (better) | 1,981 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare (better) | 419 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L | 854 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2118 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 117 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°8
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Tesla Model Y
- 3rd-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 854 L.
- A 117 L frunk, one of 6 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 117 L or more.
- Uses 138 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Tesla Model Y RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.79m-16mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.98m+76mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.13m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.62m+41mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | Not available |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 162mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L | 854L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2118L |
| Frunk | Not available | 117L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg | 1,906kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | Not available |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi (better) | 314 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 175kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 | £41,990 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles (better) | 314 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles (better) | 251 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 175 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 138 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | Not available |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | Not available |
| Torque | 345 Nm | Not available |
| 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.
Tesla Model Y
RWD
Watch the reviews
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DS N°8
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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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 - Tesla Model Y RWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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DS N°8
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Tesla Model Y
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
DS N°8
No active listings.
Tesla Model Y
- £38,1212025Car360View
- £43,4442025Castle EVView
Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°8 worth the extra £8,800 over the Tesla Model Y?
The DS N°8 costs £8,800 more than the Tesla Model Y. For that premium it adds 27 miles more WLTP range. The Tesla Model Y is not just cheaper - it also offers 294 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Tesla Model Y comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is £8,800 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 Tesla Model Y comes out roughly £8,760 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 Tesla Model Y like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 251 miles for the Tesla Model Y - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°8 goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Tesla Model Y?
The DS N°8 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 76 mm narrower than the Tesla Model Y. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 419 mm of total clearance for the Tesla Model Y.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the Tesla Model Y?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 90% for the Tesla Model Y. That gives the Tesla Model Y a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Tesla Model Y's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the DS N°8's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .