DS AUTOMOBILES CONFIRMS ELIGIBILITY OF DS 3 E-TENSE AND N°4 E-TENSE FOR £1,500 ELECTRIC CAR GRANT

• New N°4 E-TENSE and DS 3 E-TENSE benefit from £1,500 UK Government Electric Car Grant (ECG)  

• N°4 E-TENSE has a 279-mile range (WLTP) and updated design and technology embodying French design and expertise, available to order now from £35,495 OTR including the UK Electric Car Grant

• DS 3 E-TENSE features elegance and character and a range of up to 248 miles (WLTP), now from £35,495 OTR including the UK Electric Car Grant

• Both N°4 E-TENSE and DS 3 E-TENSE also benefit from generous deposit contributions worth up to £500 on DS 3 and £1,500 on N°4 

• Both vehicles available with complimentary wallbox offer worth up to £999 with standard installation through Free2Move Charge 

DS Automobiles has announced that both DS 3 E-TENSE and N°4 E-TENSE are eligible for the UK Government £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG). The N°4 E-TENSE is available to order now from £35,495 OTR, while DS 3 E-TENSE is also available from £35,495 OTR including the UK Electric Car Grant. 

New DS N°4 embodies the excellence of French design and expertise, delivering a perfect balance between performance and elegance. The model’s evolution from DS 4 introduces significant design, powertrain and specification enhancements, including the new fully electric variant.  

N°4 E TENSE is available in three trims, PALLAS, PALLAS + and ÉTOILE. All trim variants offer dual-zone climate control and front and rear parking sensors with rear camera as standard. PALLAS + adds connected navigation with natural voice recognition, wireless smartphone charging and keyless entry and start, as well as a heat pump. ÉTOILE variants add DS extended head up display, DS Matrix LED vision headlamps, rear traffic detection pack, powered front seats, laminated and tinted rear glass, aluminium door sill protectors and pedals and the DS Drive Assist pack. 

A striking updated design welcomes a bold new front end featuring a wider, intricately detailed black grille. It also introduces a distinctive light signature inspired by the DS E-TENSE performance concept car and N°8 with a segmented light beam spanning the bumper, before meeting an illuminated DS logo in the centre.  

N°4 E-TENSE is capable of up to 279 miles on a single charge (WLTP) and can be charged from 20-80% in under 30 minutes using a 120kW rapid public charger. 

DS 3 E-TENSE is a compact electric SUV offering drivers elegance and character with distinctive design, advanced technology and zero-emission motoring. Featuring sophisticated styling and premium materials, it is capable of up to 248 miles on a single charge (WLTP) and can be charged from 20-80% in less than 30 minutes from a 100kW public charger. DS 3 E-TENSE is available in either PALLAS or ÉTOILE trim, offering a premium experience including DS IRIS integrated with ChatGPT, DS Matrix LED lights, heat pump and 360-degree parking camera as standard. 

Customers purchasing both DS 3 E-TENSE or N°4 E-TENSE can also benefit from a complimentary wall box offer worth up to £999 with standard installation through Free2Move provided by Octopus Energy. In addition to the £1,500 government ECG, N°4 E-TENSE is available with up to £1,500 DS deposit contribution on selected trims and finance offers, while DS 3 E-TENSE is available with up to £500 deposit contribution.  

To find out more about the DS Automobiles electric range or to locate the nearest retailer visit www.dsautomobiles.co.uk.  

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Founded in Paris in 2014, DS Automobiles is a premium brand aiming to embody the French art of travel. Thanks to an exceptional heritage, exemplified by the 1955 DS and enriched by the wealth of French culture, DS Automobiles offers a global and diverse range with DS 3, N°4, DS 7 and N°8.  

Designed for a clientele seeking something different, who want to travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS creations stand out through their charismatic style, interior refinement, sophisticated technology and first-class comfort. Combined with a suite of bespoke services, they offer a unique brand experience before, during and after each journey.  

With numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including two double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification and sells each of its models in an electrified version. The Brand offers 100% electric drivetrains as well as self-charging and plug-in hybrids with up to 360hp and 4-wheel drive. In 2025, DS Automobiles is accelerating its transition to electric by launching N°4 with 450 kilometres of range and N°8, the new DS flagship providing up to 750 kilometres of range.  

With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network that includes nearly 450 DS STORES around the world.  

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