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The DS 3 E-Tense is a fully electric SUV with 5 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran at £35,495, with a real-world range of about 185 miles (official WLTP 251 miles) and a 51 kWh usable battery. All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500).

DS 3 E-Tense versions and prices

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Charging

The DS 3 E-Tense can rapid charge at up to 107 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 79 kW, about 28 minutes on a fast enough charger.

At home it accepts up to 11 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 7 hours; most top-ups take far less. Its CCS plug is on the left side, rear. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.

Real-world range

For the DS DS 3 E-Tense, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.

Heat pump: standard. One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 200 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.

Running costs

At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the DS DS 3 E-Tense would use about 3,056 kWh and cost about £669 a year to charge (6.7p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.

Work out the five-year cost against petrol

Battery, warranty and features

Battery chemistry: NMC (named by EV Database or another published source). EV Database lists the battery warranty as 8 years or 100,000 miles; check the terms and capacity threshold for your car.

• Heat pump: Standard
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L): No
• Vehicle-to-grid: No
• Battery architecture: 400 V
• Power: 154 hp, 0–62 mph in 9 s

See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.

Space, size and towing

It has 5 seats and a boot of about 350 litres (1,050 litres with the seats folded). It is 4.12 m long, 1.80 m wide (1.99 m with mirrors) and 1.53 m tall, and weighs about 1,625 kg. No towing rating is listed in our data: assume it should not tow until the manufacturer confirms.

Electric Car Grant

All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500). The seller applies the grant as a discount. Confirm the exact version and price before you order. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the DS page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Head to head: DS 3 E-Tense vs KGM Torres EVX · DS 3 E-Tense vs Toyota C-HR+ · DS 3 E-Tense vs Volkswagen ID.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DS 3 E-Tense cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the DS 3 E-Tense were £35,495. Prices change often and may include the Electric Car Grant, so confirm with the seller.

What is the real-world range of the DS 3 E-Tense?

EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 185 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP 251 miles). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around 130 miles.

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

It can rapid charge at up to 107 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 7 hours.

How efficient is the DS 3 E-Tense?

EV Database estimates about 3.6 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.3 pence a mile charged at home.

Does the DS 3 E-Tense have a heat pump?

Yes, a heat pump is standard in our data, which helps winter range.

Is the DS 3 E-Tense eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500). The eligible list changes, so check GOV.UK and confirm with the dealer.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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