Citroen India has just introduced the new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. The Citroen eC3X gets exterior and interior revisions, along with additional practical features, and now it also gets a longer range. Interested buyers can book an EV online or by visiting the nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The electric hatchback competes with the 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, Variants The 2026 Citroen eC3X is offered in three variants – Live, Live (O) and Shine priced at 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 2026 Tata Tiago EV 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) programme, bringing the starting price of the vehicle down to Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Customers opting for this scheme have 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, delivering a claimed MIDC-certified driving range of 325km – an improvement of 79km over the previous version. The drive is sent to the front wheels via an electric motor with a power of 57 HP and 143 Nm. The EV can accelerate from 0-60 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 using the AC charger, while the DC fast charger can boost the battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in 57 minutes. The 2026 Tiago EV has two battery options – 19.2kWh and 24kWh. The 24kWh battery variant delivers 75hp and 114Nm, while the 19.2kWh version produces 61hp and 110Nm. The claimed MIDC range for the larger battery has been increased to 285km from 293km, while the smaller battery variant now offers 226km, up from 223km. According to Tata Motors, the C75’s real-world range is estimated at 205-215 km for the 24 kWh version and 160-170 km for the 19.2 kWh model.Tata claims that the updated Tiago EV offers charging speeds that are 40 percent faster than before, allowing it to add up to 100 km of range in 18 minutes. The hatchback also supports 30 kW DC fast charging, allowing both battery 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 the dimensions, the 2026 Tata Tiago measures 3,802 mm in length, 1,677 mm in width, 1,537 mm in height, has a wheelbase of 2,400 mm, rides on 175/65 R15 tires and offers a 242 liter 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 liter boot. The 2026 Citroen eC3 X is 179 mm longer, 56 mm wider and 67 mm higher, while its wheelbase is 140 mm longer. It also gets wider tires.
