DS4 E-Tense Review

Price: from £36,600

Electrifying.com score

7/10

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The DS4 E-Tense plug-in hybrid offers a dose of hand-crafted French luxury as a viable alternative to an Audi A3 or BMW 1-Series.


  • Battery size: 12.4 kWh
  • Company car tax: 11%
  • Emissions: 30g/km
  • Range: 34-38 miles
  • Fuel economy: 44.1 MPG

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  • Battery size: 12.4 kWh
  • Company car tax: 11%
  • Emissions: 30g/km
  • Range: 34-38 miles
  • Fuel economy: 44.1 MPG
  • DS4 E-Tense, french registered, front action shot
  • DS4 E-Tense, french registered, rear action shot
  • DS4 E-Tense, french registered, front static shot
  • DS4 E-Tense, french registered, front static shot
  • DS4 E-Tense, french registered, rear static shot
  • DS4 E-Tense, left hand drive interior and dashboard

Ginny Says

“The last DS4 Crossback was a terrible car, so I didn't have high hopes for this model. But it appears to be a serious rival to an Audi A3 or BMW 1-Series, so could appeal if you like having something a bit different to your neighbours. ”

Tom Says

“I have found a lot of the DS products to be… how to put this? A bit chintzy. But the DS4 seems to walk the line in a much more acceptable fashion. We’ll just have to wait to see if that little battery can actually manage the 30+ mile range claims.”

​​Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page.

DS4 E-Tense, left hand drive interior and dashboard
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Will there be a fully-electric version of the DS4 E-Tense? 

Yes, there will be eventually a BEV DS4 in 2024. There is no official word yet on battery size or range, but expect it to be better than the current 50kW battery elsewhere in the Stellantis Group. 

Given that the DS4 E-Tense shares its engine with the Peugeot 308 PHEV, will it also get the 180bhp powertrain eventually? 

No, DS is sticking with this single choice of the 225bhp version of plug-in hybrid. 

What is the electric range and emissions of the DS4 E-Tense 225? 

It varies slightly from model to model, but the all-electric range starts from 34 miles and the emissions begin at 30g/km. 

Which versions of the DS4 E-Tense are available? 

There are three trim levels on offer – DS4, Performance Line and Cross. There are two versions of each trim too – Performance Line, and Performance Line+ and Trocadero and Rivoli on both the DS4 and Cross. 

How much will the E-tense cost and when will first deliveries occur? 

Prices for the DS4 E-Tense start from £34,600 for the Performance Line up to the £40,700 Cross Rivoli. The first cars will be delivered to customers in January.

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