DS Performance, Sport automobiles et Formule E DS PENSKE

After setting numerous records with its second generation DS E-TENSE FE, DS Automobiles is partnering with PENSKE AUTOSPORT for the next four seasons of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
DS PENSKE Formula E Team announces a duo of title-winning drivers with Stoffel Vandoorne, reigning world champion, and Jean-Eric Vergne, the only double champion in the discipline.

A resolute player in the energy transition, DS Automobiles was one of the first manufacturers to enter Formula E with DS Performance. The DS competition division is now furthering its involvement in reducing its environmental impact by engaging in the process of obtaining 3 Star Environmental Accreditation.

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DS Automobiles created its competition department, DS Performance, with the clear ambition of acquiring the necessary experience to accelerate its electrification and increase its notoriety.

Continuing this approach, our brand new DS E-TENSE FE23 single-seater developed by DS Performance will bring the track experience to new generation electric cars. Engaged with PENSKE AUTOSPORT, DS Automobiles aims to regain its two double titles (Drivers and Teams) won in 2019 and 2020.

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A third-generation, 100% electric single-seater, this new car delivered in “black and gold”, perfectly embodying the codes of DS Automobiles, demonstrates above all an immense technological leap.

The fastest Formula E of all time (max speed 280 km/h on a street circuit), it is also lighter (60 kg less than the Gen2), and above all much more efficient with more than 40% of the energy used during a race coming from braking regeneration.

Third generation

Also more powerful (350 kW instead of 250 kW), the DS E-TENSE FE23 is equipped with 4 regenerative wheels. A new front powertrain adding 250 kW to the 350 kW at the rear, doubling the regeneration capacity of the Gen2 for a total of 600 kW. Finally, thanks to the addition of the front powertrain, this single-seater is the first single-seater without rear hydraulic brakes.

Performance and efficiency

Powertrain developed by DS Performance

Maximum power: 350 kW (476 HP)
Maximum speed: 280 km/h (optimized for urban circuits)
Brakes: A new front powertrain adds 250kW to the 350kW at the rear. Electric brake system on 4 wheels (Brake-By-Wire).
Braking energy recovery power: 600 kW
40% of the energy used during a race comes from braking regeneration

Sustainability

According to the supplier, the Gen3 batteries are among the most advanced and sustainable batteries ever made, made from minerals from eco-responsible sources, while the battery cells will be reused and recycled at the end of their life.

It is also specified that flax and recycled carbon fiber will be used in the construction of the bodywork for the first time in a racing car. Recycled carbon fiber from Gen2 cars reducing the overall amount of virgin carbon fiber used.

The carbon footprint of the Gen3 was measured from the design phase to document all the reduction measures taken and reduce its environmental impact, while all unavoidable emissions will be offset as part of the company's net zero carbon commitment. Formula E.

At the forefront of technology

Developed by the DS Performance teams, the competition division of DS Automobiles, the DS E-TENSE FE23 will be the major asset of the DS PENSKE team and its drivers, Stoffel Vandoorne, reigning world champion, and Jean-Eric Vergne, only double FE champion.

Strengthened by a new association with PENSKE AUTOSPORT, DS Automobiles intends to continue its conquest of victories and titles and to establish new records within a championship which constitutes a formidable vector of acceleration for its research and development work. .

With a “Gen3” at the forefront of technology, 11 teams on the grid and brand new sporting regulations (races defined by a number of laps, pit stop for “Attack Charge”), season 9 will certainly be one of the most competitive and exciting since the creation of the championship.

From competition comes automotive innovation

Driven by audacity and the desire to build the automobile of tomorrow, it is with ambition that DS Automobiles draws inspiration from racing technologies in its exceptional models.
Succeed with excellence in the transfer of skills between Formula E and production cars; it is the avant-garde spirit.

Pilotes Jean-Eric Vergne Stoffel Vandoorne

DS PENSKE

DS Automobiles is opening a whole new chapter in its commitment to Formula E by joining forces with one of the most prestigious names in motorsport: PENSKE AUTOSPORT.

And to inaugurate this partnership, the DS PENSKE Formula E Team will field from season 9 the most prestigious driver duo in the championship with the Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, reigning world champion, and the French driver Jean-Eric Vergne, unique double champion of the discipline.

JEV which thus renews its commitment to the French team after four consecutive seasons of collaboration and a great harvest of victories and podiums.

With PENSKE AUTOSPORT, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Automobiles aims to win new titles and continue to ensure technology transfer to its new creations which will be exclusively electric from 2024.

DS PENSKE

DS Automobiles has opened a whole new chapter in its commitment to Formula E by joining forces with one of the most prestigious names in motorsport: PENSKE AUTOSPORT.

From season 9, the DS PENSKE Formula E Team aligns the most prestigious driver duo in the championship with the Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, reigning world champion, and the French driver Jean-Eric Vergne, the only double champion of discipline.

With PENSKE AUTOSPORT, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Automobiles aims to win new titles and continue to ensure technology transfer to its new creations which will be exclusively electric from 2024.

Jean-Éric Vergne answers your questions

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A look back at season 9

After three podiums and enormous lessons learned during the difficult races, DS Automobiles is positioned third among the seven manufacturers when considering the powertrain rankings. Holder of a double title in 2019 and 2020, the premium manufacturer of the Stellantis group intends to return to the highest level of competition from season 10!

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The fundamental rules of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

According to the regulations, races are now held over laps instead of a set period to allow teams to better plan their race strategy. To maintain consistency with the passage of laps, race interruptions made by Safety Car and Full Course Yellow will now be compensated for by additional laps, replacing the additional race time function.

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Qualifying format

The 22 drivers will be divided into two groups. The four best times from each group will then compete in a direct elimination duel.

Faster than ever

The power delivered by the Gen 3 is 350 kW in qualifying and 300 kW in the race.

More competition

Race interruptions made by Safety Car and Full Course Yellow are now compensated by additional laps.

DS Automobiles, the most successful manufacturer in Formula E

SEASON	TEAMS	RACES	VICTORY	PODIUMS	POLE POSITIONS
2023-2024	DS PENSKE	3	0	1	1
2022-2023	DS PENSKE	16	1	3	1
2021-2022	DS TECHEETAH	16	1	7	4
2020-2021	DS TECHEETAH	15	2	5	3
2019-2020	DS TECHEETAH	11	4	9	5
2018-2019	DS TECHEETAH	13	3	7	3
2017-2018	DS Virgin Racing	12	2	6	0
2016-2017	DS Virgin Racing	12	2	6	2
2015-2016	DS Virgin Racing	10	1	4	4
	TOTAL	108	16	48	23