DS 8 AWD Long Range vs Lexus RZ 500e

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General Info

The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €75000. Although the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property DS 8 AWD Long Range Lexus RZ 500e
Years of Production 2025-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture Italy Japan
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €75000 - Price Europe (New)
GCC Score 7.3 7

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) 686 km 500 km
Range (GCC) 583 km 425 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 101 kWh 77 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 97.2 kWh 69.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 16.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6 km/kWh 6.13 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.3 7.7

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 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 7.8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property DS 8 AWD Long Range Lexus RZ 500e
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 276 kW 280 kW
Motor Power (hp) 370 hp 375 hp
Motor Torque 511 Nm 435 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 4.6 s
Top Speed 190 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 5.2 4.8

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 4834 mm 4805 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2099 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1920 mm 1895 mm
Height 1574 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2905 mm 2850 mm

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-…).

Property DS 8 AWD Long Range Lexus RZ 500e
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2289 kg 2100 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 620 l 522 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1451 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 7.1
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