Citroen eC3 X Shine
The Citroen eC3 X Shine is priced at ₹13,26,000 ex-showroom with an ARAI-certified range of 325 km. Charging: 10-80% in 57 min on DC fast charger (CCS2); approx 0-100% in 10.5 hours on AC home/portable charger. Specs are sourced from official listings, as of July 2026.
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₹13,26,000 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify
How much does the Citroen eC3 X Shine cost?
The Citroen eC3 X Shine is priced at ₹13,26,000 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-18). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
How long does the Citroen eC3 X Shine take to charge?
The Citroen eC3 X Shine takes approximately 10.5 hours to charge from a standard home charger. It uses a 29.2 kWh battery.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 325 km |
|---|---|
| Model Family | citroen-ec3-x |
| Body Style | hatchback |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh |
| Charging time | 10.5 hr |
| Charging Note | 10-80% in 57 min on DC fast charger (CCS2); approx 0-100% in 10.5 hours on AC home/portable charger |
| Motor power | 42 kW |
| Top speed | 107 km/h |
Subsidy: Also offered under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan: on-road/ownership price starts around Rs 6.89 lakh with the battery rented at Rs 2.26 per km, lowering the upfront cost versus the full-ownership ex-showroom prices listed here.
Pros
- Low entry price for a full-size EV hatchback, plus a Battery-as-a-Service option that cuts upfront cost
- 325 km MIDC claimed range from a modest 29.2 kWh pack is efficient for city use
- Facelift adds LED projector headlamps, 7-inch colour digital cluster, leatherette upholstery and up to 6 airbags on the top trim
- Spacious cabin and 315-litre boot; 180 mm ground clearance suits Indian roads
Cons
- Single 29.2 kWh battery only; no larger long-range pack offered
- Modest 57 hp output and 107 kmph top speed limit highway ability
- DC fast charging is relatively slow at 57 minutes for 10-80%, and full AC charge takes about 10.5 hours
- No ADAS and a fairly basic feature set versus newer rivals; 6 airbags limited to the top Shine trim
On-road price in your city
- Ex-showroom₹13,26,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹46,410
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
Estimate as of July 2026. Includes ex-showroom, road tax, registration and an insurance estimate, less any state EV subsidy; excludes dealer handling. Delhi EV Policy: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get up to a ₹30,000 purchase subsidy (ex-factory up to ₹2.25 lakh). No direct cash subsidy for e-cars. source.
On-road price by city: Delhi · Bengaluru · Mumbai · Pune · Hyderabad · Chennai
Cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Citroen eC3 X Shine costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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