DS Automobiles’ electrified range just gained a new member with the addition of the new DS 7 Crossback E-TENSE 225 plug-in hybrid, joining its more powerful all-wheel drive sibling as well as the DS 3 Crossback E-TENSE – the latter being fully electric.

The E-TENSE 225 drivetrain utilizes a 180 PS (177 HP) gasoline engine with 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque, a 110 PS (108 HP) electric motor, a 13.2 kWh rechargeable battery and an 8-speed automatic transmission. During start-up, only the electric motor is used, allowing for zero-emissions driving for up to 135 km/h (84 mph).

The driver can then engage hybrid mode for optimal energy use, or sport mode which gives you full power, rated at 225 PS (222 HP) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) combined. The battery has a range of up to 55 km (WLTP standard), or 72 km (WLTP low speed standard) in electric mode, with CO2 emissions ranging from 31 and 36 g/km, and fuel consumption between 1.4 and 1.6 l/100km (168 – 147 mpg US).

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“The battery is charged while driving thanks to a system that benefits from the developments and experience that DS has acquired in Formula E. An operating reserve enables the battery to continue supplying the electric motor if it’s required. The petrol engine is also used to charge the battery. DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 225 generates electrical energy during deceleration and braking in order to increase its range. Another function, called “E-SAVE” meanwhile enables it to keep enough energy for 100% electric driving over the final 10 or 20 kilometers of a journey, or to have a battery that’s fully charged.”

Like other electrified DS models, this one also comes with two charging cables (regular mode 2 and 7.4 Kw mode 3). The latter will charge the battery from zero to 100% in 1 hour and 45 minutes at a wall box.

As for equipment levels, the DS 7 Crossback E-TENSE 225 features DS Active Scan Suspension as standard, as well as laminated glass (front and rear) and 19-inch London Diamond Black wheels. Then you’ve got available DS Connected Pilot Level 2 autonomous technology, DS Driver Attention Monitoring, DS Night Vision and DS Park Pilot. The DS Active LED Vision is standard for the Performance Line trim and up.