Citroën ë-C3X Price 2026, Specs & Review
The Citroën ë-C3X is an entry-level electric hatchback with a 57 PS / 143 Nm motor and a single-speed automatic, rated up to 330 km of MIDC-certified range after a September 2026 software update. It is also sold under a Battery-as-a-Service plan that lowers the ex-showroom price with a per-kilometre battery charge, and supports DC fast charging from 10–80% in 57 minutes.
- Fuel / drive
- Electric
- Single-speed automatic
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2023-02
- ë-C3X EXTENDED (Sep 2026 range update)
Updated 29 Oct 2026 · Facts from 3 official sources listed below · Opinion is Auto Grid's own.
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Citroën ë-C3X Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live | Electric | Single-speed automatic | ₹12.09 lakh |
| Live(O) | Electric | Single-speed automatic | ₹12.45 lakh |
| Shine | Electric | Single-speed automatic | ₹13.36 lakh |
| Live (BaaS — Battery as a Service)₹6.99 lakh ex-showroom under BaaS financing plus a ₹2.26/km battery charge, in place of owning the battery outright | Electric | Single-speed automatic | TBA |
Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, insurance and road tax; on-road price in Hyderabad is typically 12–18% higher. Source: Citroën official price list, read 29 Oct 2026.
What you actually pay
Citroën ë-C3X On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹12.44 lakh – ₹13.94 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹12.09 lakh | ₹13.36 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹30,000 – ₹48,000 | ₹33,000 – ₹53,000 |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹12.44 lakh – ₹12.62 lakh | ₹13.74 lakh – ₹13.94 lakh |
Estimate, not a quote: life-tax slabs as published for private cars in Telangana (13% under ₹5 lakh, 14% to ₹10 lakh, 17–18% to ₹20 lakh, 18–21% above; 2% extra on a second car in the same name); the ₹5,000 road-safety cess applies from 1 March 2026; insurance varies with add-ons.
Citroën ë-C3X Mileage and Range (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Citroën claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| ë-C3 electric motor | Electric · Single-speed automatic | Up to 330 km (MIDC-I/II certified) |
Manufacturer-claimed (ARAI / MIDC cycle where applicable); city driving in Hyderabad traffic typically returns 20–30% less.
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
ë-C3X Powertrain Options
ë-C3 electric motor
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power
- 57 PS
- Torque
- 143 Nm
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic
- Claimed range
- Up to 330 km (MIDC-I/II certified)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 3981 mm
- Width
- 1733 mm
- Height
- 1586 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2540 mm
- Boot space
- 315 L
- Seating
- 5
Feature List
Citroën ë-C3X Features (from Citroën’s official specification)
Safety
- •2 airbags standard (driver and passenger)
- •ABS with EBD
- •Reverse parking sensors
- •Seat belt reminder and buzzer for all seats
- •Speed-sensitive auto door lock
Comfort & Convenience
- •Tropicalised AC tuned for Indian summers
- •100% fold-flat rear seat (Live(O) and above)
- •Wireless phone charging (Shine)
- •Advanced E-Toggle automatic gearbox
Technology
- •10.25-inch infotainment with 6 JBL speakers (Shine)
- •LCD digital cluster with battery regeneration and Eco/Power drive mode indicators
- •DC fast charging: 10–80% in 57 minutes
Exterior
- •LED Vision projector headlamps with signature LED DRLs (Shine)
- •15-inch OCTO diamond-cut alloy wheels (Shine)
The Auto Grid Review
Citroën ë-C3X Review: Our Verdict
The ë-C3X is still an uncommon car at our Kondapur bay, and most of the ones we've filmed came in through the BaaS financing route rather than outright purchase. Because the battery pack sits low in the floor, the car rides slightly firmer than the petrol C3X, and we see more underbody scrapes on speed breakers as a result — not from ground clearance but from owners misjudging the car's stance versus the petrol version they may have driven before. The flat bonnet and simple panel lines film easily. The 330 km range claim is realistic for city use but shrinks noticeably with AC on in Hyderabad's summer, something we tell every EV buyer before they book a film slot.
What we like
- +Up to 330 km MIDC-certified range after the Sep 2026 update
- +BaaS financing option lowers the upfront price substantially
- +DC fast charging from 10–80% in 57 minutes
- +6 JBL speakers and a 10.25-inch touchscreen on the Shine trim
What we’d change
- –An earlier Global NCAP test of the base ë-C3 bodyshell scored zero stars for adult occupants (Mar 2024); no re-test of the 2026 Extended/X version has been published
- –Only 2 airbags across the range
- –Citroën's EV charging and service network is thinner than Tata's
- –Real-world range drops meaningfully with AC use in Indian summers
Is the ë-C3X right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
330 km of claimed range is more than enough for daily city commuting, and the BaaS plan lowers the entry cost for commuters who don't want to own the battery outright.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
A 57 PS motor is adequate in traffic but feels modest for sustained expressway speeds, and DC fast-charging stops are still sparse on most Indian highways.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
The unresolved NCAP question for the updated 2026 car and only 2 airbags make this a harder sell for a family that prioritises crash safety.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
A single-speed automatic and 57 PS prioritise efficiency over pace; this is a city EV, not a car built for driving enjoyment.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Low running costs and the BaaS plan make it an accessible first EV, though resale value for Citroën EVs in India is still unproven.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
A compact hatchback cabin with only 2 airbags doesn't fit a chauffeur-driven brief; look at a larger EV sedan or SUV instead.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Limited charging infrastructure away from cities and a city-focused range profile make it a poor match for weekend road trips.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Citroën ë-C3X: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The firmer EV-tuned suspension means more underbody and lower-bumper contact on speed breakers than owners expect coming from a petrol hatchback, and the flat bonnet and simple door panels pick up stone chips on the usual city commute.
Our recommendation
AG1 front bumper and bonnet film as the entry package, since most ë-C3X owners drive it primarily in the city; add lower-door strips for those who also use it on the outer ring road.
Coverage
Front bumper and bonnet standard; add lower-door sill strips for highway or ORR use.
Citroën ë-C3X vs Tiago.ev vs Punch.ev
Cross-shopped against: Tata Tiago.ev, Tata Punch.ev, MG Comet EV.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën ë-C3X | Entry electric hatchback | ₹12.09 lakh – ₹13.36 lakh | Electric | — | 3.6 / 5 |
| Tata Tiago.ev | Entry electric hatchback | ₹6.99 lakh – ₹11.14 lakh | Electric | 2 months in Hyderabad | 3.7 / 5 |
| Tata Punch.ev | Micro electric SUV | ₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.99 lakh | Electric | 1–1.5 months in Hyderabad | 4.0 / 5 |
FAQs
Citroën ë-C3X: Questions Buyers Ask
Citroën lists the ë-C3X from ₹12.09 lakh (Live) to ₹13.36 lakh (Shine) ex-showroom as of 29 October 2026. It's also sold under a Battery-as-a-Service plan starting at ₹6.99 lakh ex-showroom plus a ₹2.26/km battery charge.
Citroën's MIDC-I/II certified range is up to 330 km, raised from 325 km via a September 2026 update. Real-world range in city traffic with AC running will be lower, as with any EV.
An earlier version of the ë-C3 was tested by Global NCAP in March 2024 and scored zero stars for adult occupant protection and one star for child occupant protection. No separate Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP result has been published for the updated 2026 ë-C3X Extended as of this writing — treat the 2024 score as the only public data point, on an earlier version of the car.
Its firmer ride means more underbody and bumper contact on speed breakers than a petrol hatchback, so a front-and-bonnet AG1 film is our standard recommendation. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan by trim.
Indicatively ₹12.44 lakh–₹13.94 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹12.09 lakh–₹13.36 lakh (Delhi, 29 Oct 2026) plus Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)), first-year insurance and registration. EVs pay no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
The top variant is the Shine (Electric, Single-speed automatic) at ₹13.36 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the Live (Electric, Single-speed automatic) at ₹12.09 lakh. 4 variants in all, as of 29 Oct 2026.
ë-C3X: Entry electric hatchback, ₹12.09 lakh – ₹13.36 lakh ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 3.6/5. Tiago.ev: Entry electric hatchback, ₹6.99 lakh – ₹11.14 lakh ex-showroom, Electric, rated 3.7/5. See the Tata Tiago.ev page for its full variant list and our verdict.
ë-C3X: Entry electric hatchback, ₹12.09 lakh – ₹13.36 lakh ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 3.6/5. Punch.ev: Micro electric SUV, ₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom, Electric, rated 4.0/5. See the Tata Punch.ev page for its full variant list and our verdict.
boot space 315 litres, 5 seats, length 3981 mm (Citroën official specification).
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Full programme details →Sources
- Citroën ë-C3X — official model page (motor specs, dimensions, range) · read 29 Oct 2026
- Citroën India press release — ë-C3X EXTENDED range update and BaaS pricing (7 Sep 2026) · read 29 Oct 2026
- Citroën India dealer portal — ë-C3X variant-wise ex-showroom prices and dimensions · read 29 Oct 2026
Specifications and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures on the dates shown and can change without notice; confirm with your dealer before paying. Spotted an error? Tell us on WhatsApp — we fix data the same day.