DS DS 3 E-Tense vs MINI Cooper Electric
How the DS DS 3 E-Tense and the MINI Cooper Electric compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| DS DS 3 E-Tense | MINI Cooper Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 250 mi | 250 mi |
| Usable battery | 50.8 kWh | 49.2 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15 kWh/100 km | 14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| DS DS 3 E-Tense | MINI Cooper Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 165 mi | 165 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 237 mi | 237 mi |
| Motorway | 195 mi | 195 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 270 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- MINI Cooper Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the DS DS 3 E-Tense or the MINI Cooper Electric?
- On the official WLTP cycle the DS DS 3 E-Tense is rated 250 mi and the MINI Cooper Electric 250 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 165 mi from the DS DS 3 E-Tense and 165 mi from the MINI Cooper Electric.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.