Stellantis premium model DS has proven it may possibly construct autos able to competing with German choices, not less than relating to look and know-how. Now the French marque desires to tackle its rivals within the electrical efficiency enviornment.

DS on Monday offered the E-Tense Efficiency prototype, which it described as a rolling laboratory for electrical efficiency know-how.

The prototype is an evolution of the E-Tense electrical sports activities automotive idea unveiled on the 2016 Geneva Worldwide Motor Present. The styling and know-how have, naturally, advanced since then, with energy doubling to 805 hp, made potential by a dual-motor powertrain developed utilizing classes discovered from DS’s profitable Method E program.

What’s additionally spectacular is the powertrain’s skill to regenerate as much as 805 hp below braking. The system makes the E-Tense Efficiency able to driving with out the necessity for typical brakes, although calipers, pads and rotors nonetheless characteristic for security. The know-how for this consists of a particular battery cell chemistry and battery cooling system, each of which have been developed in partnership with Saft, the battery subsidiary of French oil big TotalEnergies.

DS has additionally developed a bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque construction for the prototype, together with suspension designed for each street and observe driving. Talking of observe driving, Method E champions Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa will spend time behind the wheel of the E-Tense Efficiency prototype as a part of the event program.

Whereas DS would not have any plans to place the E-Tense Efficiency into manufacturing, the model mentioned applied sciences featured within the car might seem in its future lineup. Among the design parts are additionally anticipated to switch over to future DS automobiles.