Citroen India has just launched the new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. Citroën eC3X gets exterior and interior revisions, along with additional convenience features, and now gets even more range. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Shipments are expected to begin soon. The electric hatchback competes with the Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet in the Indian market. In this article, we compare the new Citroen eC3X with the Tata Tiago EV. 2026 Citroën eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, Variants The Citroen eC3X 2026 is offered in three variants – Live, Live (O) and Shine priced from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan that brings the purchase price of the vehicle down to Rs 6.29 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. The Tata Tiago EV 2026 is offered in three variants – Smart, Pure plus and Creative plus with prices ranging 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 entry price of the vehicle to Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Buyers who opt for the scheme are required to pay an additional Rs 2.6 per kilometer for battery usage.2026 Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Battery, range the 2026 eC3X continues to get a 29.2kWh battery pack, providing an MIDC-certified driving range of 325km – an improvement of 79km over the previous version. Transmission is sent to the front wheels through a 57 hp and 143 Nm electric motor. The EV can accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 107 km/h. The eC3X supports both AC and DC charging options. A full charge from 10 percent to 100 percent takes 10 hours and 30 minutes with an AC charger, while a DC fast charger can raise the battery level from 10 percent to 80 percent in 57 minutes. The 2026 Tiago EV gets two battery options – 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh. The 24 kWh battery variant offers 75 HP and 114 Nm, while the 19.2 kWh version produces 61 HP and 110 Nm. The claimed MIDC range for the larger battery has increased to 285 km from 293 km, while the smaller battery variant now offers 226 km, up from 223 km. According to Tata Motors, the actual C75 range is estimated at 205-215km for the 24kWh version and 160-170km for the 19.2kWh model.Tata claims that the updated Tiago EV offers a charging speed that is 40 percent faster than before, allowing it to add up to 100 km of range in 18 minutes. The hatchback also supports 30kW DC fast charging, which allows both battery pack options to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 35 minutes. Standard charging options include 3.3kW and 7.2kW AC chargers.2026 Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV: DimensionsThen, comparing dimensions, the 2026 Tata Tiago measures 3,802mm in length, 1,677mm in width, 1,537mm in height, has a wheelbase of 2,400mm, rides 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, rides on 195/65 R15 tires and offers a 315-litre boot. The Citroen eC3 X 2026 is 179 mm longer, 56 mm wider and 67 mm higher, while its wheelbase is 140 mm longer. It also gets wider tires.
