DS E-Tense Performance: 600 kW of power to redefine French luxury

When the already extinct PSA Group gave the green light to the foundation of the ds premium signature many were surprised. The most critical said that how was it possible that Citroën dared to take that step. Especially when they had not "frequented" the premium segment of the market for many years. With everything, Carlos Tavares knew what was being done, although all the suffering they have suffered will be rewarded by him. Especially when they present prototypes like the one that sees the light.

This is the DS E-Tense Performance, the latest version of the E-Tense saga. Perhaps you have forgotten, but it is not the first time that the French firm has presented a model with this last name. In addition, all the major launches of the brand have had this name to designate their electric iterations. However, this model has been designed, developed and created by DS Performance. We tell you his secrets because he aspires to a lot...

The DS E-Tense Performance has a monocoque chassis, 816 hp and all-wheel drive...

From the outset, its technical data is a declaration of intent. The DS E-Tense Performance sports a carbon body and is moved by a 600 kW (815 hp) double electric motor It sends its power to all four wheels. According to the official press release published by the brand, the chassis, the engine and the lithium ion battery offer innovative solutions. And you will ask yourself, why so much technological deployment? Well, there is a great reason.

The E-TENSE Performance advances what the electric futures of the brand's E-Tense saga will be like. Few elements of its design will transcend future models of the brand, although the front itself will have a replica in the launches that are to come. As they explain, it reveals a new form of expression on the grill that could already be seen in the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE. In addition to the fact that the DS logo presents a three-dimensional effect...

The DS E-Tense is a little closer to production

According to Thomas Chevaucher, Director of DS PERFORMANCE...

"Our objective is apply the experience gained in Formula E and the knowledge that we have obtained our international qualifications in a project that is the forerunner of the high-performance electricity of tomorrow. It is a laboratory that will help us to analyze the behavior of the components and fine-tune them with a view to future industrialization. The idea is also find solutions to lower costs and make them easier to manufacture and be able to apply them to series models. The next generations of E-TENSE range will benefit from these developments”

For now, the E-Tense Performance has no signs of reaching production, but a similar model could see the light of day. Will have to see the decision they make within Stellantis...

Source - DS