2023 DS E-TENSE FE23

DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

• DS PENSKE presents its DS E-TENSE FE23 car ahead of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season nine official test, which will take place at Valencia (Spain) between 13-16 December
•Lighter, more efficient and more powerful, the third generation 100 per cent electric single-seater has been developed by the competition division of DS Automobiles, DS Performance
•The DS E-TENSE FE23 will be driven by, current world champion, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne: the only double champion in the electric category
DS Automobiles will embark on a major milestone in its history in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.





The third-generation 100 percent electric car, with its instantly-recognisable black and gold livery, perfectly embodies the ethos of DS Automobiles, and is testament to the latest technological leap.

The FE23 features a number of significant changes compared to its predecessor. The Gen3 cars are the fastest-ever seen in the Formula E World Championship, with a top speed of 174 mph, while also being 60kg lighter than the Gen2 car. Most important, however, is efficiency – with more than 40 per cent of the energy used in a race coming from regeneration under braking.



Developed by DS Performance, the racing division of DS Automobiles, the DS E-TENSE FE 23 will be the weapon of choice for the DS PENSKE team and its drivers: defending Formula E world champion Stoffel Vandoorne, and Jean-Eric Vergne ­– the only driver in the history of Formula E to have won the title on more than one occasion.

Strengthened by its new association with PENSKE AÚTOSPORT, DS Automobiles remains committed to securing more victories and titles, as well as new records, in the all-electric championship that continues to be a vector of acceleration for its research and development work. More than ever, this commitment is a key project for DS Automobiles, which will become 100 per cent electric from 2024 onwards.

Season 9 of Formula E promises to be one of the most competitive since the inaugural campaign began back in 2014, thanks to the innovative new Gen3 car, 11 teams on the grid and revamped sporting regulations. Race distances will now be determined by a number of laps rather than time, while teams can fast-charge their Attack Mode during the pit-stops.

Key Features of the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3:

Performance and efficiency:
•Powertrain developed by DS Performance
•Maximum power: 350 kW (476 CH)
•Top speed: 174 mph (optimised for street circuits)
•Brakes: New front drivetrain adds 250 kW to the 350 kW generated at the rear. Electric braking system (brake-by-wire) on all four wheels.
•Energy recovery power during braking: 600 kW
•40 per cet of the energy used during a race comes from regeneration under braking

Sustainability:
•According to the supplier, the Gen3 batteries are among the most advanced and durable ever made. They are made with minerals from environmentally responsible sources, while the battery cells will be reused and recycled at the end of their lifespan.
•Flax and recycled carbon fibre will be used in the construction of the car's bodywork for the first time. The carbon fibre will be recycled from the Gen2 cars in order to reduce the overall amount of new carbon fibre created.
•The Gen3's carbon footprint has been measured from the design phase to document the energy-saving measures taken as well as overall environmental impact. All unavoidable emissions will be offset as part of Formula E's net zero carbon commitment.

Béatrice Foucher, CEO of DS Automobiles:
'Innovation is born from competition! Ever since DS Automobiles was founded, we have placed electrification at the heart of our global strategy. Our successes in Formula E, as the first premium manufacturer in the category, and our numerous records achieved with the second-generation car, have boosted our technological know-how and enhanced our reputation. Today, we are starting a new chapter with a renowned team, exceptional drivers, and a clear objective: to continue to win titles to accompany the launch of our new exclusively electric models from 2024. '

Eugenio Franzetti, Director of DS Performance:
'This is an extremely exciting moment for DS Performance. After our huge successes with the Gen2 car, we're unveiling the new DS E-TENSE FE23 today: our lighter, faster and more powerful third generation Formula E car. It's also a brand-new chapter for the team that we're opening with PENSKE AÚTOSPORT, one of the biggest names in the whole of motorsport. Over the coming seasons, our new car will be entrusted to two great drivers, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne. These two champions are extremely fast and reliable and will no doubt showcase the technological capacities of our cars and the DS brand.'

Jay Penske, owner and Team Principal of DS PENSKE:
'This season is a defining moment for the team. A new generation of racing car, a new powertrain and a historic alliance with a manufacturer we've admired for years. We couldn't be more excited for Season 9! We believe our prospects for the season remain incredibly strong with Stoffel and JEV securing the strongest and most experienced line-ups in the series. I look forward to outstanding results this season and the start of a journey with DS and Stellantis in Mexico City in January 2023.'

Stoffel Vandoorne, reigning Formula E world champion:
'I am a big fan of the new livery and I could not be more excited to share the finished product. We have an extremely exciting racing year ahead of us and I am pumped to be able to put the pressure on the other teams right from the start of the season in Mexico!'

Jean-Éric Vergne, Formula E champion 2018 and 2019:
'I am thrilled to be lining up in this car! The livery makes the car look very slick, fast and aggressive which represent our team approach! We all share the same passion for our sport and when passion meets efficiency and hard work the success is never far off. I can't wait to take our new DS E-TENSE FE23 to new highs.'

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
•89 races
•4 championship titles
•15 victories
•44 podiums
•22 pole positions

Source - DS

DS Performance gets its eighth season of Formula E underway

• DS Performance, the competition arm of DS Automobiles, embarks on its eighth season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship
•The division was originally founded to enter Season 2 of the 100% electric championship and is in charge of development of the DS E-TENSE FE powerplants
•Having swept up both the drivers and teams titles in 2019 and 2020, DS Performance has a mission to regain the crowns in Season 9, which gets underway from 14 January in Mexico
The ninth season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship gets underway on Saturday 14 January at the Mexico City circuit. It's a key moment that will mark the debut of the Gen 3 car, which is more powerful, efficient, and lighter than its predecessor.




When it made its debut in 2014, DS Performance was organised as a start-up. This way of working, synonymous with agility, allowed the company to produce its first powerplant in record time and to take four pole positions and four podiums in its debut Formula E season (2015-2016).

Strengthened by such a promising start, the competition division of DS progressively restructured and reinforced itself. Season after season, the engineers developed cars that were more and more reliable and competitive. And the very first car created for Gen 2 went on to make history for DS Performance and Formula E thanks to a first double title (teams and drivers) win with Jean-Eric Vergne in Season 5 (2018-2019). This exploit would be repeated the following year with another double title – sweeping up both the teams and drivers' classifications again – with Antonio Felix Da Costa.



Today, after two years of solid work, DS Performance is ready to take to the track in Mexico with the new DS E-TENSE FE23. This is a third-generation car at the cutting edge of electric technology, which will be raced by reigning champion Stoffel Vandoorne as well as Jean-Eric Vergne, Formula E's only double world champion.

The competition arm of DS Automobiles has now gone from an organisation in 'start-up' mode to a true commando force: entirely dedicated to the Formula E programme and capable of elevating DS to fight against the most prestigious manufacturers in the world. A passionate team of men and women, at the service of DS Automobiles, with a core mission to transfer technology.

In the same road to track spirit, the DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype developed by DS Performance is another important and ultra-efficient asset when it comes to research and development. Equipped with two Formula E engines, this prototype is a high-performance laboratory that allows several elements to be tested with a view to future commercial production. Carrying out these life-sized tests allows DS to find solutions that make components more reliable, and lower production costs.

Thanks to the accumulated expertise of DS Performance, DS Automobiles has established itself as a benchmark when it comes to electrification, offering all its models (new DS 3, DS 4, new DS 7 and DS 9) with an electrified option. Únder the E-TENSE label, DS Automobiles sells 100% electric cars as well as plug-in hybrids, which put out up to 360hp, complete with four-wheel drive.

Performance vehicles such as the DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 or the new DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 are the flagships of DS Automobiles, integrating concepts and powertrain architectures that are directly derived from Formula E. Conceived within a specific division of Stellantis Motorsport and closely linked to the engineers from DS Performance, these sporting models recreate the Formula E experience. It's a synergy that directly benefits every DS Automobiles customer.

From 2024, all the new models launched by DS will be 100% electric. More than ever, the brand's involvement in Formula E is at the very heart of what it does. For this Season 9, DS Performance's objective is clear: winning back the titles with a renowned new partner, PENSKE AÚTOSPORT.

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance Director:
'DS Performance is a real success story. Thanks to the quality, passion and talent of its mechanics, engineers and drivers, the Stellantis Group's premium French brand has made Formula E history with a record number of wins and podiums. DS Automobiles created its competitions department, DS Performance, with the clear ambition of gathering all the necessary experience to accelerate its electrification strategy and increase its reputation. This strategy has delivered results immediately thanks to high-performance rechargeable hybrid powerplants as well as 100% electric units. Continuing on from this step, our all-new GEN3 DS E-TENSE FE23 single-seater developed by DS Performance will allow us to bring experience from the track to the latest generation of electric road cars. From 2024 in fact, all the new cars from our brand will be 100% electric.'

Jean-Philippe Delaire, DS9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 and DS7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 Project Chief:
'All the motorsport experience gained by DS Performance has been put into the development of the DS9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 and DS7 E-TENSE 4x4 360. Innovative energy management strategies have also been invented as a result, especially in terms of energy recovery. We see the rigorous demands of competition applied to everyday use in the production of the DS9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 at a dedicated workshop in Poissy. Every car benefits from a specific set-up developed by a specialised team, just as is the case for our racing machines, in order to deliver optimal performance on the road.'

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
•89 races
•4 championship titles
•15 victories
•44 podiums
•22 pole positions

Source - DS