DS N°4 E-Tense 58 kWh electric vehicle exterior

DS N°4 E-Tense 58 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

156 kW

(212 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.1 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (61 kWh / 58 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 61 kWh
Net Capacity: 58 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The DS N°4 E-Tense 58 kWh reaches peak charging power of 120 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 34 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 199 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 36% in its class.

Average Charging Power

32 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.6

Maximum Charging Power

120 kW

At 13 → 30% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 56 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 56 min 32.2 kW 0.55 C 62.6 kWh
0% → 90% 56 min 60.3 kW 1.04 C 56.3 kWh
0% → 80% 39 min 75.5 kW 1.30 C 50.1 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 53 min 31.4 kW 0.54 C 59.5 kWh
5% → 90% 53 min 60.1 kW 1.03 C 53.2 kWh
5% → 80% 36 min 76.4 kW 1.31 C 46.9 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 51 min 30.2 kW 0.52 C 56.4 kWh
10% → 90% 51 min 58.8 kW 1.01 C 50.1 kWh
10% → 80% 34 min 75.4 kW 1.30 C 43.8 kWh