DS 3 E-Tense Review

Price: £37,200 - £42,700

Electrifying.com score

6/10

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Updated DS 3 gets a welcome boost to its electric driving range, but it remains a compact premium SUV that will be chosen for its looks as it does little different from most rivals.


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  • Battery size: 54kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.6
  • E-Rating™: A

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  • Max charge rate: 100 kW
  • Range: 250 miles
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  • Battery size: 54kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.6
  • E-Rating™: A

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 100 kW
  • Range: 250 miles
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A

Ginny Says

“I love the way the E-Tense looks and the serene way it drives - it's so calming. But I have to admit is starts looking very pricey once you get towards the top of the range.”

Tom Says

“I don’t get the DS 3. It’s got an interior more self-consciously ‘stylish’ than a flock of hipsters. And there are cheaper, better-looking cars that do the same things.”

Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page

Is the DS 3 a hybrid?

There are three different engine choices for the DS 3 – petrol, diesel and pure electric. There’s no hybrid option.

Is the DS 3 E-Tense a 4x4?

No, it is front-wheel-drive only.

Is the DS 3 E-Tense a Citroen?

It is made by the same company, yes. But it is now a different brand which has gone upmarket.

Are there other electric DS models?

Not yet, but there are PHEV versions of the bigger DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9.

How long does it take to charge a DS 3 E-Tense?

At home using a wallbox the E-Tense will fully charge in around seven hours. It can also use the new 11kW chargers if you are lucky enough to have one. To rapid DC charge, the DS uses a CCS type plug and can accepts a 100kw input and can go from 20 to 80% in 30 minutes. 

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