3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km
DS 3's electric version blends Parisian style with practical EV ownership — 54kWh battery, 404km WLTP range and a quality interior to rival Audi.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 54 kWh |
| WLTP range | 404 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~320 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.7s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Torque | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 100 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 350 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,118 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,534 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
DS highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €6,159. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€481 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€982 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,219/yr |
🇮🇪 3 E-Tense on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~320km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the 3 E-Tense right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 350L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,159 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~8h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~45min |
| 🚀 100kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~23min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
DS Automobiles is Stellantis' premium French brand. The DS No.4 and No.8 reach up to 160kW DC on the STLA Medium platform. Access via the DS Iris System app across all major Irish networks.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,118 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,534 mm |
| Boot capacity | 350 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km
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