Electric car comparison

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs DS Automobiles N°7

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Archive
Range
525 km*
Battery
106 kWh
DC charging
145 kW
0–100 km/h
5.6 s

SUV · AWD · 5 seats

B DA

Reference model

DS Automobiles N°7

Current
Range
515 km*
Battery
97.2 kWh
DC charging
135 kW
0–100 km/h
7.8 s

SUV · FWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

95 /100

Smart Score verdict

Effectively tied

The overall difference is under two points

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

DS Automobiles N°7

94 /100
Score categoryA · Q8 Sportback e-tronB · N°7
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 98/100
Charging 25% weight 99/100 Leads 97/100
Efficiency 15% weight 94/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 72/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 87/100
EV capability 10% weight 60/100 100/100 Leads

Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron B Reference model DS Automobiles N°7
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 525 km Better 515 km
Useable battery 106 kWh 97.2 kWh
Efficiency 202 Wh/km 189 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 543 km Better 526 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW 22 kW
Typical DC charging power 145 kW Better 135 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 31.0 min 30.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 590 L Better 560 L
Curb weight 2,585 kg 2,188 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 5.6 s Better 7.8 s
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,800 kg Better 1,200 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCA NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No No
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Archive Current
Available from December 2022 May 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars Better 4 stars
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron B DS Automobiles N°7
Country Germany Not listed From €56,300
Country Netherlands Not listed From €47,000
Country United Kingdom Not listed From £49,190

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron trims

2 versions
  • Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    525 km*
    Battery
    106 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
B

Model family

DS Automobiles N°7 trims

3 versions
  • N°7 FWD Long Range

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    515 km*
    Battery
    97.2 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • N°7 AWD Long Range

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    500 km*
    Battery
    97.2 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • N°7 FWD

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    395 km*
    Battery
    73.7 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

Q8 Sportback e-tron vs N°7 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or DS Automobiles N°7?

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 525 km of mixed-condition range and DS Automobiles N°7 has 515 km. That gives Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron a 10 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or DS Automobiles N°7?

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron is listed at 145 kW typical DC power and DS Automobiles N°7 at 135 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or DS Automobiles N°7?

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and DS Automobiles N°7 are effectively tied at 95/100 and 94/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and DS Automobiles N°7?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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