DS E-TENSE FE25 car of Taylor Barnard (race number 77) with gold halo, mirrors and front and rear wings

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DS Automobiles presents DS E-TENSE FE25 for season 12 of Formula E

DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT have revealed the design of the DS E-TENSE FE25 that will line up in Valencia in a few days for pre-season Formula E testing.
Resplendent in its famous black and gold colours, the DS E-TENSE FE25 is set to be once more one of the aces up the sleeve of the Franco-American team.
Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard will take the wheel of the GEN3 Evo car developed by DS Performance.

Published on 23/10/2025

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DS Automobiles, a cornerstone of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since season 2 thanks to a unique roll call of achievement and several records – including two double titles, 137 races, 55 podiums, 18 wins, and 26 pole positions – will embark on its 11^th season of competition in the all-electric series this year.

With the official test days getting underway shortly at Spain’s Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia from 27-31 October, the French premium constructor from the Stellantis Group today reveals the latest design of its electric single-seater.

Characterised once more by the black and gold colours that have symbolised DS Automobiles all over the world’s circuits, the two DS E-TENSE FE25 cars of Maximilian Günther (race number 7) and Taylor Barnard (race number 77) feature new accents on certain parts of the car (such as the halo, mirrors, as well as front and rear wings) to make the DS PENSKE livery stand out even more. Under the skin, the powerplant developed by DS Performance perfectly embodies the marque’s electrical know-how.

With Maximilian Günther (the author of two wins as well as two pole positions in Season 11) and the Formula E rising star Taylor Barnard (who scored five podiums and two pole positions in just 19 races) DS Automobiles is aiming to increase its honours list with yet more victories and championships.

Following the official test in Valencia, the ABB FIA Formula E championship gets underway at Sao Paulo (Brazil) on December 6 for the first race of Season 12, which takes in 17 rounds.

DS E-TENSE FE25 car of Maximilian Günther (race number 7) with black halo, mirrors and front and rear wings

We’re delighted to kick off Formula E Season 12 with this new DS E-TENSE FE25, which perfectly embodies the premium spirit of DS Automobiles. This elegant and competitive single-seater will be one of the highlights of DS PENSKE. Thanks to this magnificent car and driver lineup, I feel certain we can bag some more wins and feature among the championship leaders!

Eugenio Franzetti

DS Performance Director

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

races

championship titles

victories

podiums

pole positions

Press Contacts

DS Performance : Nathalie Dumas +33 (0) 6 60 26 10 37 – [email protected]
DS Automobiles : Benjamin Maigre + 33 (0) 6 75 58 80 41 – [email protected]

About DS Automobiles

Founded in Paris in 2014, DS Automobiles is a premium brand aiming to embody the French art of travel. Thanks to an exceptional heritage, exemplified by the 1955 DS and enriched by the wealth of French culture, DS Automobiles offers a global and diverse range with DS 3, N° 4, DS 7 and N°8.

Designed for a clientele seeking something different, who wants to travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS creations stand out through their charismatic style, interior refinement, sophisticated technology and first-class comfort. Combined with a suite of bespoke services, they offer a unique brand experience before, during and after each journey.

With numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including two double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification and sells each of its models in an electrified version. The Brand offers 100% electric drivetrains as well as self-charging and plug-in hybrids with up to 360 horsepower and 4-wheel drive. In 2025, DS Automobiles is accelerating its transition to electric by launching N°4 with 450 kilometres of range and N°8, the new DS flagship providing up to 750 kilometres of range.

With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network that includes nearly 450 DS STORES around the world.

Follow news from DS internationally on www.DSautomobiles.com @DS_Automobiles.

About PENSKE AUTOSPORT

PENSKE AUTOSPORT is an American racing team founded in 2007 by Jay Penske. The team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the largest single metropolitan EV market in the world.

After many successful years competing in IndyCar (2007-2014), the team embraced the shift to electric mobility and became one of the founding teams of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The team motto is the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum” – meaning “out of many, there is one”.