• DS is ready to unveil a new electric crossover, slotting between the DS7 SUV and the DS9 sedan.
  • The EV will ride on STLA Medium architecture, offering a WLTP range of 466 miles (750 km).
  • The official teasers reveal an aerodynamic silhouette with sharp styling cues and fancy LEDs.

DS Automobiles has published teasers of an upcoming fully electric model, featuring a fastback crossover bodystyle. The yet-unnamed EV – expected to adopt the DS8 moniker – will offer a WLTP range of 466 miles (750 km) when it arrives before the end of the year.

While this is the first time that DS shows us the upcoming EV, we are already familiar with its design thanks to spy shots. These gave us an early look at the front end, and the interior design.

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The teasers show a prototype with a camouflage wrap highlighting the impressive range. The gold and black graphics are inspired by the livery of the DS Formula E single seater, and do little to hide the design underneath.

According to DS, the EV was designed with a focus on aerodynamics. The sleek roofline, the active intakes on the front bumper, the low hood and the flying buttresses contribute to a drag coefficient of 0.24 cd. The front end adopts a grille-less look with aggressive “DS Pixel Vision lights” featuring vertical DRLs, a design that is mirrored by the sharp LED taillights.

DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range

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DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range
DS Teases New Electric Fastback Crossover With 466-Mile Range

SH Proshots

The discreet plastic cladding on the profile and the raised suspension result in a crossover stance, with DS designers trying to offer a stylish alternative to coupe SUVs. The company didn’t show the interior, which promises to offer “extraordinary technology and refinement”, with a mysterious feature on the driver’s seat. Earlier spy shots have revealed a four-spoke steering wheel, a digital cockpit, futuristic switchgear on the center tunnel, and premium materials for the upholstery.

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DS has previously revealed that the EV will ride on the STLA Medium architecture, which already underpins the Peugeot 3008/5008 and Opel Grandland SUVs, and will serve as the base for the successors of the Citroen C5 Aircross and DS7. Despite using the same 98 kWh battery pack, the 466-mile (750 km) range of the DS model is 29 miles (50 km) longer compared to the mechanically-related Peugeot E-3008.

As for today, the French brand hasn’t backed-up from its decision to only introduce EVs from 2024 on. However, it’s worth noting that the STLA Medium platform is compatible with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, meaning that the new DS doesn’t have to be an EV-only affair. Given that the launch of the fastback crossover is only a few weeks away, our questions will be answered soon.