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General Info
While the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
Property
DS 8 AWD Long Range
Lexus RZ 500e
Years of Production
2025-… Years of Production
2025-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Announced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Italy Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
GCC Score
7.3 GCC Score
7 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).
Property
DS 8 AWD Long Range
Lexus RZ 500e
Range (WLTP)
426 mi Range (WLTP)
311 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
362 mi Range (GCC)
264 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
101 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
77 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
97.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
69.3 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
26.9 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
26.3 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.72 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.81 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
9.3 Range and Efficiency Score
7.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) is limited to 11 kW.
Property
DS 8 AWD Long Range
Lexus RZ 500e
Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
22 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
200 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
150 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
Charging Score
7.2 Charging Score
7.8 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
DS 8 AWD Long Range
Lexus RZ 500e
Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
276 kW Motor Power (kW)
280 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
370 hp Motor Power (hp)
375 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
377 lb-ft Motor Torque
321 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
5.2 s 0-60 mph
4.4 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
118 mph Top Speed
99 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
5.2 Performance Score
4.8 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
Property
DS 8 AWD Long Range
Lexus RZ 500e
Length
190.3 in Length
189.1 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
82.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
75.6 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
74.6 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
62 in Height
64.4 in Height
Wheelbase
114.4 in Wheelbase
112.2 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).