DS 3 E-Tense vs Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
The DS 3 E-Tense leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
SUV
DS 3 E-Tense 156ch Rivoli (2023)
1 of 5 versions
No US price yet
41/100#206 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2025 CASPER Electric Inspiration Long Range (15-inch)
1 of 3 versions
South Korea · checked Feb 10, 2025 · casper.hyundai.com
28/100#242 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
DS 3 E-TenseDS 3 E-TenseCasper Electric (Inster)Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- Range (WLTP)version: E-TENSE
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s quicker· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.5 cu ft· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS 3 E-Tense | Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: E-TENSE | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: E-TENSE | |
| Battery | version: E-TENSE | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: E-TENSE | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version: E-TENSE | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version: E-TENSE | |
| Torque | version: E-TENSE | |
| Top speed | version: E-TENSE | |
| Drive | version: E-TENSE | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: E-TENSE | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: PALLAS | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS 3 E-Tense if
Pick the Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster) if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
DS 3 E-TenseHyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
Range
5036Charging
2417Performance
3311Practicality
5028
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 249 miWLTPversion: E-TENSE
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 221 miWLTP
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 100 kWversion: E-TENSE
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 85.3 kW
Which is quicker?
DS 3 E-TenseDS 3 E-Tense
0–62 mph
- Leader
- DS 3 E-Tense
- DS 3 E-Tense
- Hyundai Casper Electric (Inster)
- 10.6 s
- Ahead by
- 1.6 s
Where next
Compare with others
DS 3 E-Tense vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 25 sources
Every source link (57)
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