- DS Automobiles, the first premium marque engaged in Formula E, takes full advantage of championship success in the all-electric single-seater series to accelerate the development of its road cars
- New DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 uses technologies directly derived from Formula E, as is the case for all the manufacturer’s electrified models
- DS Automobiles is a benchmark when it comes to electric technology: from the track with the DS E-TENSE FE23 to the road with the New DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360
Ever since the ABB FIA Formula E championship opened up to manufacturers, DS Automobiles is the only marque to have won at least one race every season. In America, Asia, Europe and Africa – with three generations of single-seater – DS Performance has claimed four world titles, 47 podiums and 16 victories in 98 races.
The know-how and experience gained from competing against some of the world’s most renowned manufacturers in a particularly hard-fought championship is a huge boost for DS Automobiles. Competition constitutes a true open-air laboratory for DS Performance, forming a crucible for innovation.
DS Performance has produced a number of the physical parts on the DS E-TENSE FE23 driven by Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne – such as the rear motor unit, including the energy recovery system and transmission, cooling system, electrical system and rear suspension – as well as the software and algorithms that optimise energy management. Everything that DS Performance learns through Formula E is useful knowledge for the people who make the E-TENSE road cars from DS Automobiles.
New DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 uses an energy recovery system that comes directly from Formula E. It’s even more efficient than the system on older models and optimises management by analysing the pressure placed on the brake pedal, offering unprecendented braking quality.
As pioneers in energy transitiion, the men and women of DS Automobiles have tracked the development of electrification thanks to regular software and hardware evolutions. With its four Formula E titles, the manufacturer is already aiming for a future without CO2 emissions on the road. From 2024, all new cars from DS Automobiles will be 100% electric.
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