DS 3 Crossback E-Tense

The DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2022, when it cost £34,770 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds, slower than 79% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 165 miles (265 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it among the shortest-range 10% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 233rd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.6 mi/kWh (175 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 46.3 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 74 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 177 miles (285 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £9,500–£11,800 and a 2022 one at £11,200–£13,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 149 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.