DS 3 E-Tense

Available since January 2023

£37,200Price from

50.8 kWhUseable Battery

185 mi *Real Range

275 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £37,200

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	January 2023
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from £492 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	27-30

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 130 - 280 mi

City - Cold Weather *	185 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	130 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	155 mi

City - Mild Weather *	280 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	170 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	215 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	9.0 sec
Top Speed	93 mph
Electric Range *	185 mi

Total Power	115 kW (154 hp)
Total Torque	192 lb-ft
Drive	Front

Battery

Nominal Capacity	54.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	102
Architecture	400 V

Useable Capacity	50.8 kWh
Cathode Material	NMC811
Pack Configuration	102s1p
Nominal Voltage	377 V

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->185 mi) †	5h30m
Charge Speed †	34 mph

Rapid Charging

Fastcharge Port	CCS
FC Port Location	Left Side - Rear
Fastcharge Power (max)	100 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (19->148 mi)	26 min
Fastcharge Speed	290 mph

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 8h15m and a charge speed of 23 mph.

Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Capability	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Exterior Outlet(s)	Not Available
Interior Outlet(s)	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2H Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2G Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	185 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	275 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	147 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	250 mi
Rated Consumption	248 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	203 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	163 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	199 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	246 mi
Rated Consumption	251 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	206 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	161 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	196 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 181 - 391 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	275 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	391 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	328 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	181 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	299 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	236 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4118 mm
Width	1802 mm
Width with mirrors	1988 mm
Height	1534 mm
Wheelbase	2558 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2008 kg
Max. Payload	458 kg

Cargo Volume	350 L
Cargo Volume Max	1050 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	0 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	10.7 m
Platform	PSA eCMP

Car Body	SUV
Segment	Small Family Car
Roof Rails	No
EV Dedicated Platform	No

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£37,145
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£743

BIK @ 20%	£12 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£28 pcm

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£37,145
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£743

BIK @ 20%	£12 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£28 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£37,145
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£743

BIK @ 20%	£12 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£28 pcm

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* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the DS 3 E-Tense. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	26 hours	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	16h15m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	8h15m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	5h30m	34 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	5h30m	34 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the DS 3 E-Tense.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	45 kW †	50 min	150 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	100 kW	85 kW †	26 min	290 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	100 kW †	85 kW †	26 min	290 mph

This vehicle supports Autocharge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for a vehicle to initiate charging automatically on supported CCS charge points.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

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All about the DS 3 E-Tense

Pricing

The DS 3 E-Tense has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £36,445 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £37,200. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The DS 3 E-Tense is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the DS 3 E-Tense is 115 kW (154 hp). The maximum torque is 192 lb-ft. The DS 3 E-Tense is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 9.0 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the DS 3 E-Tense has a total capacity of 54 kWh. The usable capacity is 50.8 kWh. An estimated range of about 185 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 130 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 280 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 30 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 8 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 26 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 100 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 85 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 125 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the DS 3 E-Tense is about 275 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 147 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 391 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 181 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The DS 3 E-Tense emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from DS

The link below will open the page of the 3 on the official DS site.

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Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, which was available to order from December 2021 until December 2022. The previous model was £2430 less expensive, had 20 mi less range, 3% faster acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model DS 3 Crossback E-Tense