Citroen India has officially introduced the new 2026 Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market, with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh. This marks a significant reduction of Rs 1.74 lakh compared to its predecessor. The company is also offering an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan, which brings down the vehicle's purchase price to Rs 6.29 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. Customers can book the EV online or through their nearest dealership, with deliveries expected to commence shortly.
Battery and Performance
The 2026 eC3X continues to feature a 29.2kWh battery pack, now delivering a claimed MIDC-certified driving range of 325km, which is an improvement of 79km over the previous version. Power is sent to the front wheels via an electric motor producing 57hp and 143Nm of torque. The EV accelerates from 0 to 60kph in 6.8 seconds and achieves a top speed of 107kph. Charging options include both AC and DC: a full charge from 10% to 100% takes 10 hours and 30 minutes with an AC charger, while a DC fast charger can boost the battery from 10% to 80% in just 57 minutes.
Variants and Pricing
The 2026 Citroen eC3X is available in three variants: Live, Live (O), and Shine. Here is a detailed breakdown of features and prices.
Live - Rs 11.99 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The entry-level Live trim comes with black plastic bumpers, black door handles and ORVMs, halogen headlamps, 15-inch steel wheels, rear parking sensors, remote keyless entry, fabric seat upholstery, manual air conditioning, manually adjustable ORVMs and front seats, power windows with one-touch auto down, a digital instrument cluster, Eco and Power drive modes, a 12V socket, fold-flat rear bench, four airbags, ABS with EBD, speed-sensitive auto door locks, rear child locks, seatbelt reminders, and a tyre inflator with puncture repair kit.
Live (O) - Rs 12.39 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The Live (O) variant adds wheel covers, leatherette seat upholstery, a 9.8-inch Android-based touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, a four-speaker audio system, and a reversing camera.
Shine - Rs 13.26 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The top-spec Shine trim is equipped with chrome-finished Citroen badges, body-coloured bumpers and door handles, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, projector LED headlamps with LED DRLs, front fog lamps, turn indicators integrated into ORVMs, gloss-black ORVM housings, power-folding ORVMs, wheel-arch cladding, front and rear skid plates, gloss-black roof rails, leatherette seats with blue accents, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leatherette door armrests, chrome-finished inner door handles, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted controls, My Citroen Connect connected car features, a wireless charger, height-adjustable driver's seat, auto-dimming IRVM, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, USB charging ports for front and rear passengers, a rear parcel tray, co-driver sunvisor with vanity mirror, rear wiper and defogger, a 7-inch digital driver's display, six airbags, and three-point seatbelts for all occupants.
