Electric at Croxdale DS Your vehicles. Your way. Anywhere. At Croxdale DS, 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.

Electric and hybrid explained - Croxdale DS

Discover how different types of electric and hybrid vehicles work

Electric, 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

View the DS Range

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

New DS 3 Crossback 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 250-mile range.

DS 4 Are you looking for a premium hatchback which has an efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain? The generously equipped DS 4 E-TENSE ticks both boxes, and it’s a handsome, practical vehicle with a sumptuous cabin which provides a super-comfortable ride.

New DS 7 A stylish, luxurious family SUV, the new DS 7 E-TENSE returns up to 201mpg while producing emissions from just 33g/km. It’s packed with tech and offers a maximum 43-mile range too.

DS 9 A premium and practical coupé, the DS 9 E-TENSE looks terrific inside and out and offers a comfortable and refined ride. This very well-specified saloon delivers an all-electric range of 40 miles too (250 models).

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 are EVs/PHEVs more affordable to run than ordinary cars?

Relatively speaking, electricity is cheaper than petrol/diesel. For instance, it costs about 20.6p per mile to run the regular diesel-powered DS 7 while the PHEV variant costs roughly 12.4p per mile.

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.

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A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham 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.