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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense

SUV2019-2023Discontinued

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense Base

Replaced in 2023 by the DS 3 E-Tense · Compare old and new

The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense Base has compact dimensions that ease city parking and navigating tight streets. Its range between charges falls short of most rivals, around 166 miles on the motorway.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 84% of its battery health, roughly 202 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you're buying used.

Price

Discontinued, no pricing data yet

New MSRP was £33,490 (discontinued 2023)

Range

199 mi

Battery

50kWh

Charge

100kW

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.12m (4118mm)
Width1.79m (1790mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.01m (2012mm)
Height1.53m (1534mm)
Wheelbase2.56m (2558mm)
Ground Clearance175mm

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

4.6
/10 avg
City driving
Very good7.7
Value for money
Average5.3
Family friendly
Average4.9
Running costs
Average4.6

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What the Critics Say

6.7/10

2 reviews

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Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2019

Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist56%

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Size Overview

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
4.12m
1.53m

Length

4.12m

Width

1.79m

Height

1.53m

Size category: Compact

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

84.2%
est. battery health
8 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Good
50%100%
Summer range
142 mi
229 km · WLTP 199 mi
Winter range
105 mi
169 km · WLTP 199 mi
Est. useable capacity39 kWh/ 46.3 kWh new
Battery warrantyExpiredor 160k km
Moderate confidence

NMC chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense Base is estimated to retain around 93.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 158 miles in summer and 117 miles in winter. After 5 years, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense Base is estimated to retain around 89.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 152 miles in summer and 112 miles in winter. After 8 years, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense Base is estimated to retain around 84.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 142 miles in summer and 105 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 160,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.

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Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£33,490
Basic (20%)£22/mo
Higher (40%)£45/mo
Additional (45%)£50/mo

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