DS 3 E-Tense

The DS Automobiles DS 3 E-Tense is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £35,495. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9.0 seconds, slower than 82% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 186 miles (300 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 18% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 214th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (169 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 50.8 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 79 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 200 miles (322 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £190 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2022 example is estimated at £11,500–£13,400 and a 2025 one at £20,200–£23,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2022 car should still manage about 172 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.