DS DS N°4 E-Tense vs KIA EV2
How the DS DS N°4 E-Tense and the KIA EV2 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating 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 N°4 E-Tense | KIA EV2 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 280 mi | 278 mi |
| Usable battery | 58.3 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 14.5 kWh/100 km | 13.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| DS DS N°4 E-Tense | KIA EV2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 185 mi | 185 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 266 mi | 265 mi |
| Highway | 218 mi | 217 mi |
| City | 302 mi | 301 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- DS DS N°4 E-Tense
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- KIA EV2
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the DS DS N°4 E-Tense or the KIA EV2?
- On the EPA rating the DS DS N°4 E-Tense is rated 280 mi and the KIA EV2 278 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 185 mi from the DS DS N°4 E-Tense and 185 mi from the KIA EV2.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.