9 E-Tense 250PHEV

DS9 E-Tense 250

Plug-in hybridgrand tourerGENERATION I, 2021

253 hp, 55 km electric range, 8,2 s 0-100 : among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2019–2023, the 9 E-Tense 250 ranks 3rd of 15 in Electric WLTP range, 43th of 43 in Combined range, 10th of 15 in Thermal cons. estimated, 41th of 43 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Power: 253 hp; 520 Nm
0 → 100 km/h: 8.2 s; VMax 230 km/h
Electric range: 55 km; WLTP
Battery + Tank: 11.5 kWh; + 0 L tank

Full specifications

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Power: 253 hp
Couple: 520 Nm
Gearbox: Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique

Battery and charging

Battery capacity: 11.5 kWh
Range WLTP: 55 km
Charge AC max: 7.4 kW
Conso élec WLTP: 17.5 kWh/100 km
Petrol cons. WLTP: 1.9 L/100 km
Conso thermique: 6.2 L/100 km
EV range motorway: 61 km

Performance

0 → 100 km/h: 8,2 s
VMax: 230 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Kerb weight: 1,900 kg
Cd: 0.28

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid, the 9 E-Tense 250 combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (top 3 in segment), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 9 E-Tense 250 through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

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Caralogy Verdict

Suitable for

grand tourer plug-in hybrid among the best in segment: 3rd of 15 in Electric WLTP range (55 km).

Less suitable for

Very long trips without stopping. With 55 km combined range, expect more frequent refuelling than other PHEVs in the segment.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the BMW 530e (1st with 62 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the BMW 520d (1st with 1535 km) takes the lead.

In the city: 55 km pure electric (top 3 in segment)

With a full battery, the 9 E-Tense 250 drives in pure electric mode for the first 55 km WLTP - placing it 3rd of 15 in Electric WLTP range, behind the BMW 530e (62 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 9 E-Tense 250 behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.

Go beyond this analysis

Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.

Running cost for your profile

Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.

Launch simulator

Long-distance trip

Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.

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Chronos & accélération

0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.

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Where the 9 E-Tense 250 stands against grand tourers plug-in hybrid

Comparison across 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid marketed between 2019–2023.

Electric WLTP range3^e / 15

55 km

Min 47 km · BMW 545e xDriveMax 62 km · BMW 530e

Combined range43^e / 43

55 km

Min 55 km · DS9 E-Tense 250Max 1 535 km · BMW 520d

Thermal cons. estimated10^e / 15

6.23 L/100

Min 7.05 L/100 · BMW 530e xDriveMax 5.71 L/100 · BMW 530e

0–100 km/h41^e / 43

8,2 s

Min 8,3 s · BMW 520i TouringMax 4,6 s · BMW 540d xDrive

Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

PHEVBMW 530e iPerformance252 hp · 6.2 s PHEVBMW 530e iPerformance252 hp · 6.2 s HEVBMW 530i252 hp · 6.7 s HEVBMW 530i252 hp · 6.4 s

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

HEVBMW 520d Touring190 hp · 7.6 s DieselBMW 520d xDrive190 hp · 7.3 s DieselBMW 520d xDrive Touring Diesel190 hp · 7.5 s HEVBMW 520d xDrive Touring Hybrid190 hp · 7.6 s PetrolBMW 520i184 hp · 7.8 s DieselBMW 525d231 hp · 6.6 s

Popular duels involving the 9 E-Tense 250

PHEVBMW 530e iPerformance vs 9 E-Tense 250252 hp · 8.6 kWh PHEVBMW 530e iPerformance vs 9 E-Tense 250252 hp · 8.6 kWh HEVBMW 530i vs 9 E-Tense 250252 hp · 10.2 kWh HEVBMW 530i vs 9 E-Tense 250252 hp · 10.2 kWh

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Consumption
Consumption and annual running cost of the DS9 E-Tense 250
Motorway
Simulated motorway trip of the DS9 E-Tense 250: stops and duration
Performance
Performance of the DS9 E-Tense 250: 0-100 and lap times
0-100 in 8.4 s · 253 hp

DS 9 E-Tense 250: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Where does the 9 E-Tense 250 rank in its segment?

Among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2019–2023, the 9 E-Tense 250 ranks 3rd of 15 in Electric WLTP range (55 km, behind the BMW 530e), 43th of 43 in Combined range (55 km, behind the BMW 520d), 10th of 15 in Thermal cons. estimated (6.2 L/100, behind the BMW 530e), 41th of 43 in 0–100 km/h (8.2 s, behind the BMW 540d xDrive).

What is the électrique range of the 9 E-Tense 250?

55 km WLTP announced - making it the 3rd of 15 in autonomie du segment out of 15 models. The reference is the BMW 530e (62 km).

How much does the 9 E-Tense 250 cost to run?

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

Why not a BMW 530e instead?

The BMW 530e leads in Electric WLTP range (62 km vs 55 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 9 E-Tense 250 vs BMW 530e duel for a detailed comparison.

How does Caralogy calculate its figures?

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.