Electric at DS Durham - Croxdale Group Your vehicles. Your way. Anywhere. At DS Durham, we’re dedicated to an all-electric motoring future, and we’re proud to provide motorists in County Durham with high-quality cars from the DS range, all of which are electrified. Contact Us

The benefits Discover more about the benefits of electric motoring Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles not only produce low or even zero CO2 emissions, they’re more cost-effective to run than regular combustion-engined cars.

How to charge Learn how to charge your electric or hybrid vehicle An electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) requires manual charging, which means connecting it to a standard mains supply, a dedicated domestic wallbox or a public charger.

Electrified DS

Discover how different types of electric and hybrid vehicles work

100% Electric or also known as E-TENSE, plug-in hybrid, hybrid… If you’re perplexed by these terms, don’t worry, we’re here to explain what they are and how they work.

Electric An EV is the cleanest, most efficient form of motor car. It’s powered purely by electricity: a motor which is provided energy by a high-capacity battery. The latter delivers what is called ‘electric range’ (or just ‘range’) and it needs to be manually charged (at home, at work or out and about). An EV produces no CO2 or NOx emissions and it’s very affordable to run and maintain.
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Plug-in hybrid PHEVs derive their power from a combination of electricity and fuel. They mostly run on the latter but are capable of an all-electric range, which means they’re more affordable to run and produce fewer emissions than regular cars. As with an EV, a PHEV’s battery requires manual charging.

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Hybrid While hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are more affordable to run than their purely combustion-engined equivalents, they’re less efficient than PHEVs. Also, they tend not be able to run on electric-only power, and if they can, it’s usually over fairly short distances. For the most part, an HEV’s battery merely assists the engine, producing instant torque, for instance – while offering self-charging convenience. View Stock

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As well as being an official DS partner in the North East, Croxdale Group also represents MG, Citroën, Alfa Romeo Jeep, Leapmotor and Chery. Each of the aforementioned marques manufactures a variety of electric and hybrid vehicles, with DS producing the following…

DS 3 Hybrid | E-TENSE Available as a fully electric E-TENSE model, the new DS 3 is a fashionable, practical and roomy supermini that offers fast-charging capability and a 245-mile range.

DS N°4 E-TENSE New 158kw electric motor (213hp with 343nm torque). Up to 279 mile range (WLTP combined cycle). Charge from 20-80% in 29 mins

DS N°4 Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid The combination of petrol and electric on our E-TENSE rechargeable hybrid engines offers power and flexibility.

DS N°8 100% Electric 100% Electric
More than 310 Miles Motorway Range
124 Miles recovered in 10 mins at a rapid charging point.

Coming Soon - New DS N°7 E-TENSE | Hybrid 100% Electric
Offering up to 460 miles of range in the combined cycle (WLTP).
298 miles on the motorway (WLTP combined)
Recharge from 20% - 80% in 27 minutes.

FAQs

If you have any queries, please check out our FAQs – and don’t hesitate to contact us if you still require answers.

How long does it take to charge an EV?

At home, the new DS 3 E-TENSE takes about 7.1 hours to fully charge (zero to 100%) using a 7 kW wallbox. With a rapid-charging (50 kW) public connector, the vehicle takes roughly an hour to completely charge (zero to 100%).

Why is an EV cheaper to maintain than other types of cars?

An EV’s drivetrain consists of fewer working parts than are present in a combustion engine, which means it’s less likely to malfunction.

Get in touch Your vehicles. Your way. Anywhere. If you’d like to know more, we’d be delighted to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to contact the team at Croxdale DS. Contact Us

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A167 Croxdale, Durham, United Kingdom, DH6 5HS

Head Office: Croxdale Service Station LTD A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Reg. Company Number: 913346

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Financial Disclosure

Croxdale Service Station Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010).
Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Croxdale Service Station Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders.
We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction.
Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever

of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders.
Lenders will pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing.
But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed.
All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.

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