The battery in DS electric cars, model by model
1 model listed. For each one: the battery versions, the manufacturer warranty, the state of health to expect for its age, and what a failure costs out of warranty.
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons DS DS 3 E-Tense
since 2019Replacing one module€600 – €1,700
DS battery warranty, model by model
Manufacturer terms recorded for the UK, by year of first registration. Years and mileage apply whichever comes first; below the guaranteed capacity, the pack is repaired or replaced.
| Model | First registered | Duration | Mileage | Guaranteed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS DS 3 E-Tense | since 2019 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
For a specific car, the battery checker gives the warranty end date. Compare with every brand.
What to know about DS batteries
The catalogue covers 1 DS electric model, on sale since 2019. The packs recorded use NMC cells, which largely decides how quickly capacity falls.
Battery warranty. The terms recorded for DS are 8 years, up to 100,000 miles, with a guaranteed minimum capacity of 70%. These terms depend on the date of first registration, not on the model alone: the checker gives the end date for a specific car.
Cost of a failure. The only model in the catalogue can be repaired module by module rather than by a full replacement, for between €600 and €1,700 depending on the model. These are orders of magnitude recorded in France, never quotes.