SEASON 11 FORMULA E LAUNCH
DS AUTOMOBILES and PENSKE AUTOSPORT PRESENT THE DS E-TENSE FE25
DS Automobiles is ready for a historic and symbolic milestone. Having been involved in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since Season 2, the French premium manufacturer – with two double titles already racked up (both the drivers’ and teams’ championships in 2019 and 2020) – will tackle its 10th season of the competition in the all-electric series.
DS Automobiles has been associated with PENSKE AUTOSPORT since 2022, and today reveals the Gen3 Evo DS E-TENSE FE25, which will make its official debut at Valencia in Spain from 4th-7th November during pre-season testing for Season 11.
With a deep black livery characterised by golden stripes, the DS E-TENSE FE25 also features an all-new powertrain. This advanced technology unit, which was developed by DS Performance over two years, incorporates all the electric know-how from the competition department of DS Automobiles.
Combined with four-wheel drive (in 350kW mode) and new tyres to ensure optimal roadholding, the new powertrain – consisting of an inverter, gearbox, and motor – will be more efficient than its predecessor and more comfortable to drive.
With Jean-Eric Vergne, Formula E’s only two-time champion and the record-holder for the most pole positions in the series, as well as the talented Maximilian Günther at the wheel, the DS E-TENSE FE25 is set to take DS PENSKE towards new heights of success.
The objectives for the Franco-American team are clear: to continue the excellent performances seen in qualifying (DS PENSKE holds the record for the number of front-row starts in Season 10), improve race pace, get among the established series leaders, and score the maximum number of podiums.
After testing at Valencia is complete it will officially give the green light to Season 11. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will get underway with 17 races all over the world, with the first round taking place at Sao Paulo in Brazil on 7th December 2024.
"For DS Automobiles, this season has even more significance than a title. First of all, we embark on our 10th season of Formula E! Since 2015, our marque has racked up 121 races, four championship titles, 16 victories, 51 podiums, and 24 pole positions – which is exceptional. Furthermore, we are now presenting a car that has a brand new design and a new powertrain developed by DS Performance. Today, I’m particularly proud of the huge amount of work put in by our engineers and mechanics over the last two years. The DS E-TENSE FE25 will be a huge asset for us to bring DS PENSKE towards some great successes."
Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance Director
Key characteristics of the DS E-TENSE FE25:
- Powertrain developed by DS Performance
- 350 kW four-wheel drive
- Front motor (250kW) and rear motor (350kW)
- Maximum power: 350 kW (476 CH)
- Top speed: 280kph (optimised for street circuits)
- Acceleration from 0 to100kph: less than two seconds
- Electric four-wheel braking system (Brake-By-Wire)
- Energy recovery capacity under braking: 600 kW
- 50% of energy used during a race comes from braking regeneration