Video Summary
- The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is the first electric car from DS.- The DS 3 is a crossover, a popular format suitable for accommodating batteries.
- It’s wider and longer than a Peugeot e-208 or Vauxhall Corsa-e, but a lot taller and not as large as the Peugeot e-2008.
- It has the same motor and battery combination as pretty much everything else from Stellantis.
- It has 136 hp and a 50 kWh battery.
- There are 5 trim levels available, which all come standard with: Rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, electric folding mirrors, rear tinted windows, a safety pack, and 17-inch wheels.
- The performance line adds a nicer cloth interior.
- The performance line plus upgrades the wheels to 18 inch, adds matrix LED lights, keyless entry, and a connected navigation system with a larger touch screen.
- There is a wide range of nine different colors available, plus the ability to have a different-colored roof.
- Standard seat adjustments are mechanical, with electrical adjustments being a £500 optional extra.
- Cars from performance line upward have keyless entry so that handles present when you walk close.
- It has diamond motifs placed everywhere, which might appeal to some.
- The car has comfortable seats and a lot of headroom, but knees might be pushed up against the front seat.
- There are magazine holders in the back and ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats.
- There are no rear air conditioning vents or USB ports.
- There is no button to open the boot so you need the key.
- The boot is 350 liters standard and 1,050 liters with the seats down.
- An 80% charge is possible in 30 minutes, while a 7kW wall box will give a full charge in 7.5 hours. All trims offer 11kW charging.
- For a 14p per kWh supply, it’s 3.4 pence per mile.
- The car comes with 6 months of free subscription to Polar Plus for discounted rates.
- It has a conventional steering wheel.
- It has regular cruise control, not adaptive.
- Lots of the settings are in the center console, where the window buttons also are.
- There are front and rear parking sensors and parking camera on the Ultra Prestige model as standard.
- It takes 8.7 seconds to reach 62mph and has a top speed of 93mph.
- It is best suited for commuting or short travel.
- The range drops notably when driving on the motorway.
- The range is maximum 206 miles, dropping to 193 miles with bigger wheels.
- Cornering is not exactly involving.
- Range is worse on motorways.
- If buying, it's suggested to opt for the Citroen e-C4 instead, as it offers more space, is similarly equipped and offers the same powertrain.
- It’s not necessarily worthy of the DS heritage, but if one likes choosing the different options, one will have great fun specifying.
- Top trim levels are well equipped but overpriced.
- The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is basically the same Stellantis drive train in a fruity frock.
