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DS N°7 E-Tense vs DS N°7
The DS N°7 is a mid-size premium SUV from DS Automobiles, the French luxury arm of Stellantis. It comes in two drivetrain configurations — the plug-in hybrid E-Tense and a turbocharged petrol variant — both sharing the same platform and body. This comparison matters now because both versions are actively on sale in Europe, and buyers choosing between a PHEV and a traditional ICE in this segment face a genuinely different ownership experience, not just a different fuel bill.
Range & Charging
The DS N°7 E-Tense 225 delivers approximately 60–70 km of electric-only range (WLTP), enough for most daily urban trips before the petrol engine takes over. Combined fuel consumption drops significantly on short runs, but on longer motorway trips, real-world efficiency is closer to a standard hybrid. DC fast charging is not supported — the E-Tense charges via AC at up to 7.4 kW, taking roughly 2 hours for a full charge from near-empty. The DS N°7 petrol offers no electric range at all; it runs entirely on fuel with no charging requirement.
Price, Availability & Market Fit
The DS N°7 starts from around €42,000–€45,000 for the petrol, with the E-Tense commanding a €3,000–€5,000 premium depending on trim. Both are available primarily in France and Western Europe, with limited availability in select Middle East and North African markets. Grey-market import pricing into Nigeria or Kenya is unconfirmed. If you drive mostly in the city and can charge at home or work, the E-Tense pays back the price difference. If your daily mileage is high and charging is unpredictable, the petrol’s simplicity wins.
Ecosystem & Rival Context
Within DS, the DS 3 E-Tense is worth considering for buyers who want a smaller full-EV. The DS 4 E-Tense 225 sits between both models in size and is a closer PHEV rival to the N°7 E-Tense. Outside the brand, the Peugeot 3008 PHEV and Renault Austral E-Tech cover similar ground at lower price points. The Kia Sorento PHEV offers a third row and more practicality for similar money. The DS N°7 edges them out on interior quality and design distinctiveness — it looks and feels genuinely different from a Peugeot or Kia.
Pros & Cons
The DS N°7 E-Tense suits urban-heavy drivers who want lower running costs without fully committing to a BEV. Home charging makes the PHEV system genuinely useful, cutting fuel costs on daily commutes. The interior — full-grain leather, Focal audio, and a 16-inch touchscreen — justifies the premium price better than most rivals. On the downside, the E-Tense cannot DC fast charge, which limits its usefulness on long trips. At 1,850 kg, the PHEV is noticeably heavier than the petrol, which affects handling and efficiency once the battery depletes.
The DS N°7 petrol is lighter, simpler, and cheaper to buy outright — a sensible choice for buyers with long motorway commutes or unreliable charging access. The 225 hp turbocharged engine delivers adequate performance without the PHEV weight penalty. The con is straightforward: you give up all electric driving capability and any fuel savings the PHEV provides around town.
Quick Verdict
Choose the DS N°7 E-Tense if most of your driving is urban and you can charge at home — the petrol savings on daily runs are real. Choose the DS N°7 petrol if you regularly cover long distances or charging infrastructure is not reliable where you live. The PHEV costs more upfront but saves money over time only if the electric range gets used. For either buyer, the core DS N°7 experience — the cabin, the ride, the design — is the same.
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| Price | $50,000.00 $51,000.00 |
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| Brand | DS DS |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Full Model Name | DS N°7 E-Tense DS N°7 (DS Number Seven) |
| Generation | 1st generation (successor to DS 7) 1st generation (successor to DS 7) |
| Segment / Class | Premium Compact SUV (C-segment) Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Available Trims / Variants | E-Tense FWD (230 hp) · E-Tense FWD Long Range (245 hp) · E-Tense AWD Long Range (350 hp) · Hybrid 145 (HEV) N°7, PALLAS, ÉTOILE, LA PREMIÈRE |
| Powertrain Options | BEV · Self-charging Hybrid (HEV) E-Tense FWD (230 hp / 73.7 kWh) · E-Tense FWD Long Range (245 hp / 97.2 kWh) · E-Tense AWD Long Range (350 hp / 97.2 kWh) · Hybrid (145 hp, 48V mild hybrid) |
| Special Editions | La Première (top-spec AWD launch edition) ÉTOILE Ligne Business (first launch variant, fleet-focused) |
| Additional Notes | All E-Tense variants include a temporary boost function; AWD variant reaches 375 hp in boost mode First DS model to use the STLA Medium platform; replaces the DS 7 which sold ~14,000 units in 2025 |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date | March 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 |
| Launch Year | 2026 2026 (orders open France March 2026; deliveries autumn 2026) |
| Availability Status | Orders open France from March 2026; Germany orders May 2026; full European market launch autumn 2026 Announced; order phase open in France and Germany |
| Brand / Manufacturer | DS Automobiles (Stellantis) DS Automobiles (Stellantis) |
| Country of origin | France France |
| Assembly Country | Italy (Melfi plant, Stellantis) Italy (Melfi plant) |
| Markets Available | Europe (France, Germany, UK, Spain confirmed); no North America France, Germany, wider Europe (confirmed); UK expected |
| Base Price (USD) | ~€46,990 (E-Tense FWD) · ~€50,610 (FWD Long Range) · up to €77,520 (AWD LR La Première) ~€46,990 (E-Tense FWD) / ~€43,900 (Hybrid) — approx. $51,000–52,000 USD at current rates |
| Additional Notes | UK pricing expected from ~£42,000 (hybrid); ~£52,000–£55,000 for top E-Tense. First consumer-facing price (€46,990) covers base E-Tense FWD; top-spec fleet launch price was €64,200 |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | 73.7 kWh (E-Tense FWD) · 97.2 kWh (Long Range variants) 73.7 kWh (usable) · 97.2 kWh (usable, Long Range) |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) |
| Battery Architecture | 400V 400V |
| Thermal Management | Active thermal management; battery preconditioning available Active thermal management; battery preheating/preconditioning (standard on PALLAS and above via heat pump) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) | 543 km (73.7 kWh FWD) · 740 km (97.2 kWh FWD LR) · 679 km (97.2 kWh AWD LR) FWD: 543 km · FWD Long Range: 740 km · AWD Long Range: 679 km |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) | 11 kW standard (7.4 kW on base spec) · 22 kW optional (three-phase) 7.4–11 kW standard; 22 kW optional |
| DC Charging (Max kW) | 160 kW peak 160 kW peak (maintained between 20–55% SoC) |
| Charging Time (10–80%) | 20–80% in 27 min (97.2 kWh) / 31 min (73.7 kWh) with thermal preconditioning active ~27 min (97.2 kWh) · ~31 min (73.7 kWh) — figures quoted at 20–80% by DS |
| Battery Warranty | Up to 8 years / 160,000 km (DS Serenity package) |
| Cell Brand | ACC (Automotive Cells Company) — 97.2 kWh pack produced at Billy-Berclau Gigafactory, France |
| Battery Preheating | Yes — automatic via navigation destination or manual via central display Yes — automatic when destination set in nav; manual via centre display |
| Additional Notes | 160 kW charging power maintained between 20–55% SoC; recovers 190 km in 10 min. Battery manufactured in northern France |
PERFORMANCE
| Motor Configuration | Single front motor (FWD variants) · Dual motor (AWD variant) Single front motor (FWD variants) · Dual motor front + rear (AWD Long Range) |
| Front Motor Output (kW / HP) | 169 kW / 230 hp (FWD) · 180 kW / 245 hp (FWD LR) · 190 kW / 257 hp (AWD LR) FWD: 169 kW / 230 hp · FWD Long Range: 180 kW / 245 hp |
| Rear Motor Output (kW / HP) | ~67 kW (AWD LR only) AWD Long Range: combined 350 hp / 257 kW |
| Power Output (kW / hp) | 169 kW / 230 hp · 180 kW / 245 hp · 257 kW / 350 hp 169 kW / 230 hp (base) · 180 kW / 245 hp (LR FWD) · 257 kW / 350 hp (AWD) |
| Peak Power (kW / hp) | 191 kW / 260 hp (FWD) · 206 kW / 280 hp (FWD LR) · 276 kW / 375 hp (AWD LR) FWD boost: 191 kW / 260 hp · LR FWD boost: 206 kW / 280 hp · AWD boost: 272 kW / 370 hp |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | 5.4 seconds (AWD LR) AWD Long Range: 5.4 sec |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) | 190 km/h (electronically limited, all variants) 190 km/h (all E-Tense variants, electronically limited) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed reduction gear; FWD or AWD 8-speed automatic (Hybrid); single-speed reduction (BEV) |
| Drive Mode | One Pedal mode confirmed with adjustable regen levels |
| Overboost / Boost Mode | Yes — all variants Yes — temporary power increase on all E-Tense variants |
| Additional Notes | AWD LR reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 sec; top speed capped at 190 km/h across all BEV variants Hybrid pairs 1.2L 3-cylinder Miller-cycle petrol + 21 kW electric motor in a 6-speed DCT; can drive in EV mode up to 50% of the time in urban use |
BODY
| Body Style | 5-door SUV / crossover 5-door compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Platform / Architecture | Stellantis STLA Medium STLA Medium (Stellantis) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4,660 × 1,900 × 1,630 mm 4,660 × 1,900 × 1,630 |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.26 0.26 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,790 mm 2,790 |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | DS Active Scan Suspension (camera-linked adaptive damping) — trim-dependent; standard configuration not confirmed |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 19–21 inches (variant/trim dependent) 19 or 20-inch standard; 21-inch on top trim |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | Up to 560 L (powertrain/audio config dependent); 500 L on some variants Up to 560 L (500 L minimum in AWD config with subwoofer) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic roof available (optional; 40% larger than DS 7) Panoramic roof (40% larger than DS 7 predecessor) |
| Aerodynamics | 0.26 Cd; SCx 0.69; enables 450+ km motorway range at 120 km/h |
| Additional Notes | Rear doors longer than DS 7; side window area increased by 30% vs predecessor Body is 7 cm longer and wheelbase 5 cm longer than the outgoing DS 7; 40/20/40 rear seat split; height-adjustable boot floor |
SAFETY
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard Yes (standard) |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard Yes (standard) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchors (ISOFIX / LATCH) | Yes |
| 360° Camera / Surround View | Yes (LA PREMIÈRE trim) |
| Reversing Camera | Yes (from PALLAS trim) |
| Night Vision | Yes — DS Night Vision with 300-metre pedestrian detection Yes — DS Night Vision (infrared, detects pedestrians/animals up to 300 m) |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes (standard) |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | DS Drive Assist 2.0 (from ÉTOILE trim) |
| ADAS Features | Adaptive cruise control · Lane positioning · Semi-automatic lane changes Adaptive cruise control, lane positioning, semi-automatic lane changes, speed limit recognition, AEB, blind spot monitoring, driver attention alert |
| Autonomous Driving Level | SAE Level 2 SAE Level 2 |
| Autonomous Driving System Name | DS Drive Assist 2.0 DS Drive Assist 2.0 |
| Additional Notes | DS 7 predecessor held 5-star Euro NCAP — N°7 rating pending |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | 5 5 |
| Seat Material | Alcantara / leather (trim dependent) Fabric (base) · Leather / Nappa / Alcantara (higher trims) |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Electric (confirmed for upper trims) |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric (confirmed for upper trims) |
| Seat Heating | Yes (confirmed on higher trims) Yes (from PALLAS trim) |
| Seat Ventilation | Yes (upper trims) |
| Massage Function | Yes (front seats, upper trims) |
| Climate Control | Yes Dual-zone (standard) |
| Steering Wheel | Heated; X-shaped design (DS signature) |
| Roof Type | Standard + optional panoramic Panoramic (enlarged vs predecessor) |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes Yes |
| Noise Insulation | Laminated acoustic front side windows (PALLAS+); enhanced cabin soundproofing |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (from PALLAS trim) |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors + reversing camera (PALLAS+); 360° camera (LA PREMIÈRE) |
| Additional Notes | V2L function confirmed (up to 3 kW / 16A) for powering external devices Interior available in five "mood" themes including blue Alcantara + brushed aluminium; centre armrest with storage cubby |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 16 inches 16-inch touchscreen (DS IRIS System) |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 10-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes — augmented/extended HUD |
| Operating System | DS IRIS System 2.0 with ChatGPT integration |
| Mirror Link / Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes (both) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless, from PALLAS trim) |
| Physical Controls | Noted as limited; AC controls on touchscreen |
| Voice Control | Yes — integrated with ChatGPT Yes — AI-based voice assistant (ChatGPT integrated) |
| Additional Notes | Air conditioning managed via central touchscreen Digital rear-view mirror (dual-mode: traditional + wide-angle camera) from ÉTOILE trim |
LIGHTING
| Headlight Type (LED/Matrix/Laser) | DS Pixelvision adaptive matrix LED DS Pixel LED Vision (adaptive matrix LED, from ÉTOILE trim) |
| High Beams | Matrix LED |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Yes — Light Blade V-shaped signature DRL Yes |
| Adaptive Headlights | Yes — DS Pixelvision Yes (DS Pixel LED Vision) |
| Welcome Lighting | Yes (DS signature lighting) |
| Tail Light Design | 3D-effect illuminated taillights |
| Additional Notes | Night Vision infrared camera with 300 m pedestrian detection range DS LUMINASCREEN illuminated front grille on ÉTOILE trim; DS Night Vision infrared system is a separate pedestrian detection system, not a lighting unit |
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
| Sound System Brand | FOCAL (Electra 3D, optional / top trim) |
| Speaker Count | Up to 14 (FOCAL system) |
| Navigation System | Yes — integrated with e-Routes EV trip planning Yes — DS IRIS System 2.0 with connected 3D navigation and real-time EV routing |
| Additional Notes | e-Routes system integrates charging stops, real-time energy consumption, traffic, and weather data EV Routing uses real-time battery data to plan charging stops; integrates with Free2Move Charge network (800,000 points across Europe) |
TECHNOLOGY
| Smartphone App Control | Yes — MyDS app Yes — MyDS app |
| Keyless Entry / Start | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes — up to 3 kW / 16A Yes — 230V AC output via adapter plugged into charge port |
| Remote Climate Control | Yes — via MyDS app Yes (via MyDS app) |
| AI Assistant | Yes — ChatGPT integration via central screen Yes — ChatGPT integrated via DS IRIS System 2.0 |
| Additional Notes | Battery state of charge, range, and scheduled charging manageable via MyDS app DS Active Scan Suspension uses a windscreen camera to read road surface and adjust each damper individually in milliseconds |
OWNERSHIP
| Official Dealer Network | Europe (France, Germany, UK, Spain, and wider EU markets) Europe only (France, Germany confirmed at launch) |
| Grey Market Support | Possible |
| Roadside Assistance | Yes — DS Serenity package covers 47 countries |
| Additional Notes | DS Serenity warranty: up to 8 years / 160,000 km |
Note
| Data Source | DS Automobiles official press release (March 17, 2026) · Stellantis Media · Electrive · ElectricCarsReport · AutoEvolution · Netcarshow DS Automobiles official press (Stellantis Media), Electrive, InsideEVs, Electric Cars Report, What Car?, Wikipedia, DS UK product page |
| Last Updated | June 2026 June 2026 |
| Editor's Note | Several body, suspension, weight, and interior specs remain unpublished pending full market launch (autumn 2026). All range figures are WLTP combined cycle. DS does not publish a 10–80% DC charge time — the 20–80% figure (27 min) is the manufacturer's stated benchmark. Specs marked "not confirmed" should be reverified closer to on-sale date. No official pricing or availability for Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, or South Africa at time of writing. Several specs — including kerb weight, towing capacity, split motor outputs, battery warranty, and full ADAS availability by trim — have not been officially published ahead of the autumn 2026 retail launch. All unconfirmed fields are flagged. Charging benchmarks quoted at 20–80%, not 10–80%, as DS has not published a 10–80% figure. |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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