DS DS 3 E-Tense vs Renault Zoe
How the DS DS 3 E-Tense and the Renault Zoe compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| DS DS 3 E-Tense | Renault Zoe | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 250 mi | 245 mi |
| Usable battery | 50.8 kWh | 52 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15 kWh/100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
Real-world range, side by side
| DS DS 3 E-Tense | Renault Zoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 165 mi | 163 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 237 mi | 233 mi |
| Motorway | 195 mi | 191 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 265 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- DS DS 3 E-Tense
- Further in winter
- DS DS 3 E-Tense
- More efficient
- DS DS 3 E-Tense
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the DS DS 3 E-Tense or the Renault Zoe?
- On the official WLTP cycle the DS DS 3 E-Tense is rated 250 mi and the Renault Zoe 245 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 165 mi from the DS DS 3 E-Tense and 163 mi from the Renault Zoe.
- 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.