In the rapidly developing automobile industry, DS, one of the shining brands of the last period, continues to announce new models. We went to France and had the opportunity to examine the DS 9 E Tense model on site. One of the vehicles that was recently announced was the DS E-Tense Performance.
E-Tense Performance, which is an improved version of the DS E-Tense concept announced in 2016, is a concept vehicle similar to the previous model. The vehicle, which has a carbon monocoque chassis, a dual electric motor with 815 hp and an all-wheel drive system, was developed by the DS PERFORMANCE team, which won the Formula E drivers and teams championship two years in a row.
Formula E technology and 815 hp power: DS E-Tense Performance
Announcing that the entire model family will consist of 100 percent electric vehicles in 2024, the luxury car manufacturer has designed a new expression surface instead of the grille to draw attention to the front of the vehicle. made it attractive.
The new daytime running lights, consisting of a total of 800 LEDs on both sides of the vehicle, stand out with their design and wide lighting range. In addition to the high-tech cockpit designed to collect data, race-inspired bucket-shaped seats and a Formula E steering wheel, high performance and superior technology make itself felt the first time this vehicle is used.
There are two electric motors producing 250 kW at the front of the vehicle and 350 kW at the rear, and 8,000 Nm of torque can be transferred to the wheels with these motors. Although the vehicle retains a brake system with brake discs and pads for safety reasons, only the regeneration system can be used for braking.
One of the key parts of the DS E-Tense Performance laboratory is the battery. The compact battery is housed in a carbon-aluminum composite enclosure designed by the DS Performance team. The battery, which is placed in an area in the middle of the rear for optimum weight distribution, is positioned with inspiration from electric vehicle racing like the rest of the car.
Developed by TotalEnergies and its subsidiary Saft and its subsidiary, the special design of the Quartz EV Fluid solution reveals an innovative chemistry and an inclusive cooling system for cells far beyond today’s technology. taking it out.
This battery not only benefits acceleration and regeneration stages up to 600 kW, but also explores new avenues for the next generation of mass production vehicles.
Formula E champions started testing
As of February 2022, the DS PERFORMANCE team started to organize their first tests with the vehicle. Formula E champions, E-TENSE representatives Jean-Éric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa take turns behind the wheel of the prototype to complete the development of the design before starting tests on the tracks and open roads.
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