Citroen India has launched the updated e-C3X electric with a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership model. With this approach, customers can purchase the vehicle at a low upfront cost while paying separately for battery usage through a subscription plan.
Prices for the new Citroen e-C3X start at Rs 10.25 lakh, while with the BaaS option the starting price of the vehicle comes down to Rs 6.89 lakh. Battery usage charge Rs 2.26 per km. Bookings for the new e-C3X have now started at Citroen dealerships and the company’s official website.
Battery-as-a-Service to reduce entry price
The biggest update for the e-C3X is the introduction of BaaS, which separates the cost of the battery from the vehicle purchase price. Offered in partnership with leading financial institutions, the dual debt financing structure is designed to reduce upfront ownership costs and make electric mobility more accessible to a broader group of buyers. Citroen claims that the e-C3X offers one of the lowest maintenance costs in the industry at around 19 paise per kilometre.
The exterior gets more premium features
The updated e-C3X receives several styling and equipment upgrades. It now gets full LED lighting with LED headlamps and LED DRLs, new R15 diamond-cut alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and auto-folding ORVMs, front fog lamps, front and rear skid plates and distinctive X badging.
The SUV-inspired stance continues with 170 mm of ground clearance and a compact turning radius of 4.98 metres. Citroën says the vehicle has been designed to strike a balance between city utility and comfort on the highway. Customers can choose from six exterior color options – Polar White, Steel Grey, Cosmo Blue, Perla Nera Black, Garnet Red and Deep Forest Green.
New cabin theme, more technology
Inside, the e-C3X gets a refreshed cabin dressed in a new electric blue theme. Higher variants get dual-tone leatherette upholstery, while the dashboard gets a matching blue treatment. The feature list includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster, wireless phone charger, electrochromic IRVM and Connected Car 2.0 technology with over 40 connected features. Citroen is also offering an optional JBL audio package with front and rear dashcams.
focus on comfort
Citroen continues to highlight comfort as the key strength of the e-C3X. The EV is equipped with Citroën Advanced Comfort Suspension and Advanced Comfort Seats. With a silent electric powertrain, the company claims that the vehicle offers its signature “flying carpet ride” experience.
The e-C3X gets a 2,450 mm wheelbase and a 315-litre boot. Citroen also highlights its tropical air conditioning system, which is specially engineered for Indian conditions and is capable of bringing the cabin temperature down to 14 degrees Celsius in extreme heat conditions.
safety features
The updated e-C3X is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, speed-sensitive auto door locks and high-speed alert. The optional Dashcam package also brings predictive safety functions including lane departure warning, vehicle distance warning in front and a pedestrian/non-motorized vehicle warning system. Citroen says the e-C3X uses a structure consisting of more than 60 percent high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile steel, while the battery pack is protected by an advanced safety system.
Kumar Priyesh, Director Automotive BrandsStellantis India said: “With the all-new e?C3X, we are taking a decisive step forward in India’s electric mobility journey. This is not just a product launch, but a meaningful step towards making EV ownership more accessible and flexible through our BaaS offering. With Citroën’s signature comfort, bold design and practical technology, the e?C3X offers a well-crafted and compelling electric mobility experience for Indian customers.”
