Citroën launches ë-C3X with pay-as-you-drive battery model, slashes EV entry price to ₹6.89 lakh

Citroën India debuts the ë-C3X under a Battery-as-a-Service model: ₹6.89 lakh upfront plus ₹2.26/km battery subscription, versus ₹10.25 lakh outright. Dual-loan financing aims to accelerate affordable EV adoption in a price-sensitive market.

— Source publishedThu, 18 Jun, 2026, 13:38 IST·First seen Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 14:12 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Citroën India launched the ë-C3X EV with a Battery-as-a-Service model, lowering entry price to ₹6.89 lakh plus ₹2.26/km battery subscription, versus ₹10.25 lakh

Key facts

  • ₹6.89 lakh starting price
  • ₹2.26 per km battery subscription
  • ₹10.25 lakh conventional price
  • 19 paise/km maintenance
  • 315-litre boot
  • 170 mm ground clearance

Why this matters

Citroën just set a BaaS price anchor at ₹6.89 lakh that pressures Tata, MG, and Mahindra to either match the unbundle or partner with battery-financing platforms—M&A and JV windows in EV-battery leasing infrastructure just widened.