DS N°7 E-Tense FWD electric vehicle exterior

DS N°7 E-Tense FWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

premium SUV with a WLTP range of up to FWD

Power

191 kW

(259 HP)

0-100 km/h

8.7 s

Top Speed

190 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (78 kWh / 73 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: 78 kWh
Net Capacity: 73 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The DS N°7 E-Tense FWD reaches peak charging power of 150 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 35 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 231 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 10% in its class.

Average Charging Power

38 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.5

Maximum Charging Power

150 kW

At 14 → 25% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 3 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 3 min 38.4 kW 0.52 C 79.2 kWh
0% → 90% 55 min 77.7 kW 1.05 C 71.3 kWh
0% → 80% 40 min 93.2 kW 1.26 C 63.4 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 0 min 37.5 kW 0.51 C 75.2 kWh
5% → 90% 51 min 78.3 kW 1.06 C 67.3 kWh
5% → 80% 37 min 95.4 kW 1.29 C 59.4 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 58 min 36.2 kW 0.49 C 71.3 kWh
10% → 90% 49 min 76.8 kW 1.04 C 63.4 kWh
10% → 80% 35 min 94.4 kW 1.28 C 55.4 kWh