On DS, we don’t change: we use and abuse English to extol the merits of “knowing French”. And we proudly express the claimed success of the DS3 and a group that, outside our borders, does not cater to its audience.
With its “Spirit of Avant-Garde” motto, unmistakable flair for marketing and claim to the top of the pack, the company has The DS3 franchise to test the all-new electrical architecturewhich would then expand to the entire Stellantis range.
in the list, New battery and new motor. The first, consisting of CATL cells from China, is assembled in France and has a capacity of 54 kWh, or 4 more than before.
The second, Also produced in our region by EmotorsAs a result of the bond between Nidec and PSA, it replaces the Continental’s engine and, as a bonus, produces 20 horsepower more.
The DS therefore promises even better driving pleasure and, of course, increased autonomy: 84 kilometers more than the first version of the DS3 Crossback E-Tense, ie As much as 404 kilometers between two “full” For the most economical version.
But nothing new on the charging side. The DS only accepts 11 kW of AC power, and 100 kW of DC power.
However, this allows for a charge from 10 to 80% in thirty minutes on a fast station, and in Less than six hours on a full charge at a public station classic. At home, with a WallBox with a power of 7.4 kW, you will have to wait eight hours.
If electric cars have always been discreet, with only a small beep, this admits to being very quiet indeed. And sweet.
Good management of the accelerator allows for a significant advance in acceleration, while the performances remain very decent, with Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is declared in 9 seconds and effective capture operations.
But you have to dial up Sport mode or depress all the way to the right pedal, with a switch for a slight response time, to wake up all the 115kW cavalry. Mode “Normal” is limited to 80 kW And the “Eco” program with a capacity of 60 kW.
Note that the classic “brake” mode of the gear selector makes it possible to inflate idle speed by increasing energy regeneration. However, it does require slamming on the brakes in order to come to a complete stop.
Our different routes, in favorable climatic conditions and mixing of the urban environment and the secondary grid, have enabled us to do soClose to the stated consumption on the smoothing cycle.
So we can hope, with proper behaviour, Up to 340 km of autonomy.
On the highway it settled at 130 km/h but this time with a strong headwind our DS3 showed 27 kWh/100 km. There, it was impossible to go beyond 200 kilometers before the cable was taken out …
Equipped with its new battery, which weighs 340 kg. The DS3 offers a minimum of 1,550 kg. This weight affects the dynamics of the French car which nonetheless remains precise, very healthy and fun to drive.
However, we can blame it on the still somewhat firm damping, which suffers from comfort, especially in the rear seats.
the, No legroomStorage spaces remain scarce and narrow, while cut glass surfaces amplify the sense of confinement. Nothing changes either on the trunk side: capacity is limited to 350 liters, and there is no storage or drawer under the floor for charging cables.
If the on-board presentation has not changed, a new steering wheel and Multimedia interface taken from DS4calls itself from the primary end on a 10.3-inch touch screen.
Easy to use and complete, the system advantageously replaces its predecessor and can display images from a 360-degree parking camera, with a high end. It is in conjunction with digital devices, that you can choose the information displayed.
The collection is combined with an elegant, original and refined presentation and sometimes covered in colored leather, which the ergonomics of the house invites you to admire: When searching a lot for certain buttons, we can clearly see the dashboard!
The DS continues, for example, with power window controls (badly?) placed on the center console. The design includes a double cup holder, a container under the center armrest and a small storage space in front of the gear lever, below the “hands-free” start button.
The latter only appears from the Rivoli and Performance Line + trim levels. But This start button always requires a very long press to start or stop the vehicle.
In terms of finance, the tariff This electric version starts at 41,700 euros. Even after subtracting the €5,000 bonus, that’s still €3,600 more than the 130-hp petrol version with automatic gearbox.
It should also be noted that the top of the line Opera (head-up display, 360-degree camera, heated front seats, blind spot monitoring, etc.), exceeds the €47,000 threshold that gives the bonus entitlement. So it will be hard to sell, unless negotiated!
DS3 E-Tense test – our opinion:
No revolution on board, despite the arrival of the new multimedia system. But the electric DS3 is ahead in terms of fun and autonomy, thanks to the new engine / battery combination, which will soon be adopted by Peugeot, Citroën, Opel or Jeep.
Love
- Silent operation and enjoyment
- Autonomy in progress
- flattering display
We like less
- Convenient details
- Limited habitability
- Salty price
Data sheet (DS3 E-tense)
- From €41,700
- Consumption during testing (kWh / 100 km): 16
- Combined WLTP consumption (kWh/100km): 15.3
- co2(g/km) / Bonus: 0/5000 EUR
- Financial horsepower: 4 CV
- Country of origin: France
- Warranty: 2 years / unlimited mileage
- Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Motor: electric permanent magnet synchronous
- Transmission: to the front wheels, 1 gear
- Power (kW/hp): 115/156
- Torque (Nm): 260
- Battery: 54 kWh lithium ion battery
- Charging time: (0 to 100%)
- Local standard: 27 hours
- Powered house (3.7 kW): 19 hours
- Local station (7.4 kW): 8 hours
- Public station (11 kW): 5h45
- Quick station (100 kW): 30 minutes (10 to 80%)
- Net weight (kg): 1,550
- height. xwidth. xhigh. (m): 4.12 x 1.79 x 1.53
- Wheelbase (m): 2.56
- Turning circle (m): 10.7
- Maximum speed (km / h): 150
- 0 to 100 km/h (sec): 9
- Standard tires: 215/60 R 17
- Tires tested: 215/55 R 18 – GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
- 5/2 Chest (L): 350/1,050
- Front / back elbow width (cm): 141/137
- Leg room in the back (cm): 66
- Price of the tested version: 48,800 euros
Suggested range (DS3)
- Electricity, 115 kW, from 41,700 euros
- Petrol, from 100 to 130 hp, from 30,100 euros
- Diesel, 130 hp, from 34,700 euros
Options are recommended (depending on termination)
- Matrix LED projectors: 900 euros
- Charging a smartphone by induction: 200 euros
- Extended Safety Package (front parking radars, blind spot monitoring, reversing camera): €700
- Winter package (heated front seats, heated windshield, heated windshields): €400
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