DS
3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
DS 3's electric version blends Parisian style with practical EV ownership — 54kWh battery, 404km WLTP range and a quality interior to rival Audi.
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404WLTP range km54kWh battery
320Real range kmIrish conditions est.
100Max DC kWFast charging
8.7s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€31,831Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ 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
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Premium French luxury
DS positions above Citroën and Peugeot — French artisan quality
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STLA Medium (No.4/No.8)
Next-gen Stellantis EV architecture for longer range and faster charging
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Artisan craftsmanship
DS ateliers focus on materials, stitching and interior detail
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€37,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,659
Net price after grants€31,831
💡 Total savings of €6,159. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500
VRT relief €2,659
Motor tax €120/yr
Home charger grant €300
BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
| 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 |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the 3 E-Tense costs approximately €481 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🇮🇪 3 E-Tense on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 60km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 100km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 10km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 60km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges
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 |
💡 Best for: Chic French premium hatchback.
⚡ 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 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. DS EVs support up to 100–160kW DC charging via the DS Iris System and Free2Move app.
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.
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 |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km
The DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km has an Irish list price of €37,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,659, the net cost is approximately €31,831. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km has a WLTP official range of 404km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 320km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,659 also applies, giving total state support of €6,159. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €481. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €982. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
DS is a premium sub-brand of Citroën, part of Stellantis Group, launched as a standalone luxury brand in 2015. DS competes with Audi, BMW and Mercedes, emphasising French luxury and design. DS has an authorised dealer network in Ireland, often co-located with Citroën or Peugeot showrooms.
The DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km supports up to 100kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 45 minutes. At the maximum 100kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 23 minutes.
The DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the DS 3 E-Tense Performance 230hp 404km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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