DS Nº4 E-Tense

Summary

The DS Nº4 is an Electric family-sized hatchback which is now available to order in the UK. The model range also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, which we cover here.

“It’s the pick of the Stellantis electric hatchbacks” says Parker’s Amrit Kaur, comparing the Nº4 to the likes of the Vauxhall Astra Electric and Peugeot E-308, arguing that the DS bests them in “plushness, range, performance and comfort.”

Outside of the Stellantis family, comparisons are less favourable, with the Top Gear team concluding that rivals such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class have “too much for DS No 4 to compete with.”

British reviewers generally criticise the Nº4 E-Tense for its battery range and rear passenger space, with The Independent’s Steve Fowler adding that the hatchback was “not quite as comfortable” as he expected.

As of June 2026, the DS Nº4 E-Tense holds a New Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 62%. Beyond the car’s below average set of review scores, the hatchback overall rating is bolstered by affordable estimated running costs.

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Key specifications

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Media reviews

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Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of June 2026, the DS Nº4 E-Tense has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of June 2026, the DS Nº4 E-Tense has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The DS Nº4 E-Tense is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Though we still have a rather limited picture that doesn’t yet include servicing and maintenance costs, the Nº4 has a competitive battery range when compared to rivals in the medium car class, and its predicted insurance premiums sit at just above the market average.

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of June 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the DS Nº4 E-Tense to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Nº4, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the DS Nº4 E-Tense

DS’s new car warranty is fairly basic, and worse than some rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Nº4 E-Tense.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles (unlimited mileage in the first two years and limited to 60K miles in the third year). In addition to the standard new car warranty, the all-electric Nº4 E-Tense versions come with an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used DS Nº4

• If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ DS Nº4 E-Tense from an official DS dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included.
• If you are buying a used DS Nº4 E-Tense from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
• If you are buying a used DS Nº4 E-Tense from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the DS Nº4

As of June 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the DS Nº4 E-Tense. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local DS dealer.

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Similar cars

If you’re looking at a new or used DS Nº4 E-Tense, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

BYD Atto 3 | Citroën ë-C4 | Cupra Born | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia Niro EV | Mazda MX-30 | MG 4 | Nissan Leaf | Peugeot e-308 | Renault Mégane E-Tech | Vauxhall Astra Electric | Volkswagen ID.3

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More information

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