Citroen India has just launched the all-new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. The Citroen eC3X receives updates on its exterior and interior, along with some additional features, and now it also gets a lot more. Interested customers can book an EV online or visit their nearest location. Shipments are expected to begin soon. The electric hatchback competes with Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet in the Indian market. In this article, let’s compare the new Citroen eC3X with the Tata Tiago EV. 2026 Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, models The 2026 Citroen eC3X is offered in three variants – Live, Live (O) and Shine priced from Rs 11.99 lakh (base class). The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan that brings the car’s purchase price down to Rs 6.29 lakh, while battery usage costs Rs 2.26 per km. The 2026 Tata Tiago EV is offered in three variants – Smart, Pure plus and Creative along with prices starting from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Motors is also offering the Tiago EV under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program, reducing the car’s entry price to Rs 4.69 lakh (base model). Consumers opting for this scheme will have to pay Rs 2.6 per kilometer to use the battery.2026 Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Battery, range The 2026 eC3X continues to get a 29.2kWh battery, offering a MIDC-approved range of 325km – an improvement of 79km over the previous model. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a 57hp and 143Nm electric motor. The EV can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 107km/h. EC3X supports both AC and DC charging methods. A full charge from 10 percent to 100 percent takes 10 hours and 30 minutes using an AC charger, while a fast DC charger can raise the battery level from 10 percent to 80 percent in 57 minutes. The 2026 Tiago EV gets two battery options – 19.2kWh and 24kWh. The 24kWh battery produces 75hp and 114Nm, while the 19.2kWh version produces 61hp and 110Nm. The MIDC version of the larger battery has increased to 285km from 293km, while the smaller battery now offers 226km, up from 223km. According to Tata Motors, the C75’s real world range is 205-215km for the 24kWh model and 160-170km for the 19.2kWh model.Tata says the updated Tiago EV offers a acceleration speed that is 40 percent faster than before, resulting in a 100km range in 18 minutes. The hatchback also supports 30kW DC charging, allowing both batteries to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 35 minutes. There are 3.3kW and 7.2kW AC chargers.2026 Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: DimensionsThen, in terms of dimensions, the 2026 Tata Tiago measures 3,802mm in length, 1,677mm in width, 1,537mm in height, has a 2,400mm wheelbase, runs on 175/65 R15 tyres, and offers a 242-litre boot. The 2026 Citroen eC3 X measures 3,981mm in length, 1,733mm in width, 1,604mm in height, has a 2,540mm wheelbase, runs on 195/65 R15 tires and offers a 315-litre boot. The 2026 Citroen eC3 X is 179mm long, 56mm wide and 67mm tall, while its wheelbase is 140mm long. It also gets bigger tires.
