Citroen has launched the updated eC3 EV, calling it the eC3X, with prices starting from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is also offering a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme, which reduces the hatchback’s upfront cost to Rs 6.29 lakh while charging a battery rental fee of Rs 2.26 per km. The 2026 eC3X, which gets a refreshed exterior and interior, along with added convenience features, is available in three variants: Live, Live (O) and Shine.
- Claimed range has increased by 79km despite the same battery
- Starting price is Rs 1.74 lakh lower than the outgoing model
- BaaS scheme brings down the upfront cost to Rs 6.29 lakh
2026 Citroen eC3X: Prices
BaaS scheme lowers the eC3’s upfront price tag by up to Rs 5.26 lakh
*A battery rental fee of Rs 2.26 per km is being charged if the BaaS scheme is opted for
With the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) plan, the C3X’s upfront price reduces by up to Rs 5.26 lakh. However, such a plan demands a battery rental fee of Rs 2.26 per km, and payment for at least 2,000km (Rs 4,520) is mandatory every month. That said, if you drive for more than 2,000km per month, you will have to pay for the total kilometres driven.
For non-BaaS customers, Citroen is offering an ‘introductory consumer offer’ of up to Rs 1.50 lakh, which lowers the crossover’s starting price to Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
2026 Citroen eC3X: What’s new?
Projector LED headlights, redesigned alloy wheels and powered ORVMs
Changes on the 2026 eC3X include new projector LED headlights from the ICE-powered model, redesigned 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and electrically adjustable and foldable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs). The EV continues with V-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), LED tail-lights, black cladding on the wheel arches and body and halogen front fog lamps. Both the front and rear bumper designs are also identical and feature faux silver skid plates.
New dual-tone cabin theme, a coloured TFT driver’s display and auto-dimming IRVM
While the dashboard layout is the same as that of the older model, the 2026 eC3X has a new dual-tone blue-and-beige cabin theme. The seats are now finished in leatherette – a considerable upgrade from the previously available fabric upholstery.
Citroen has also equipped the 2026 eC3X with a new 7-inch coloured digital driver’s display, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a dashcam, a 4-speaker sound system and a wireless phone charger. Notably, the dashcam and 6-speaker JBL speakers are available as accessories. The number of airbags has gone up to 6 in the top-end variant and 4 in the lower variants, whereas the previous model came with only dual airbags. The EV carries over a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, manual AC, a rear wiper and a rear parking camera with sensors.
2026 Citroen eC3X: Powertrain
29.2kWh battery offers a 79km higher claimed range now
The 2026 eC3X comes with a 29.2kWh battery pack with a claimed MIDC range of 325km, which is 79km more than before. The battery is mated to a front-axle-mounted electric motor that produces 57hp and 143Nm, and the setup is claimed to propel the EV from a standstill to 60kph in 6.8 seconds, before maxing out at 107kph.
An AC charger can recharge the eC3X from 10 to 100 percent in 10 hours and 30 minutes, while a DC fast charger takes 57 minutes for a 10-80 percent top-up. The Citroen eC3X continues to lock horns with the Tata Punch EV.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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