Nobody expected France's presidential garage to get a proper electric car for daily duty — and yet, here we are. DS Automobiles has unveiled a bespoke version of its N°7 Élysée electric crossover, built specifically for the head of state. The car made its public debut on July 14, 2026, during the parade on the Champs-Élysées. This isn't a one-off gesture, either: the manufacturer calls it the first fully electric model set for daily presidential use, not just ceremonial appearances.
Underneath, it's a production DS N°7 AWD Long Range, thoroughly reworked. Two electric motors deliver a combined 350 hp, drawing from a 97.2 kWh battery. The standard production version is rated at up to 740 km of range on the WLTP cycle. The armored version's figure isn't disclosed — understandably, given how much armor plating this thing is hauling around.
The wheelbase was stretched by 25 cm, pushing overall length to 4.91 m, all in the name of rear-seat space. The car gets integrated armor, dedicated flag mounts, and special light signatures — the grille lights up in the colors of the French tricolor — plus an exclusive “Bleu Liberté” paint finish, already familiar from the presidential DS N°8. The suspension had to be reengineered from scratch: all that extra mass demanded a bespoke hydropneumatic setup.
The second row was turned into a mobile office — arguably the most interesting part of the whole package. Instead of a standard bench, there are two individual seats separated by a center console with a fold-out table and wireless charging. The cabin is trimmed in Nappa leather, alcantara, and ash wood laser-engraved with the figure of Marianne. Rear window tint intensity adjusts depending on the situation — electrochromic tech, exactly what you'd expect from a vehicle at this level.
The project doubles as a preview of the production DS N°7, which will replace the outgoing DS 7. European sales kick off in September 2026. Alongside the electric versions offering up to 740 km of range, buyers will also get a plug-in hybrid option — the choice, unlike the protocol, is left to the market.
