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DS NO 8 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 81 DS NO 8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 75 (1250.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DS NO 8 is rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 81 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the NO 8
The DS No. 8 (styled DS N°8) is a battery electric crossover SUV with a sloping roofline by DS Automobiles unveiled on 12 December 2024, and production commenced in Melfi, Italy in April 2025. N°8 pronounced 'number eight' (or 'numéro huit' in French), is the first model to feature the brand's new model naming strategy. According to DS Automobiles, the number 8 "is associated with balance and serenity, which combine to form a harmonious whole". It features the No8 badge on the rear fascia, next to the 'DS Automobiles' emblem, in a new 'separated branding' arrangement which the brand says, will...
DS NO 8 — questions & answers
How many DS NO 8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 81 DS NO 8 were still registered in the UK — 81 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DS NO 8 rare?
The DS NO 8 is genuinely rare, with only 81 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DS NO 8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DS NO 8 on UK roads rose by 75 (1250.0%).
What fuel do most DS NO 8 use?
Most DS NO 8 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DS NO 8 peak?
The DS NO 8 peaked at 81 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q2.