Citroen eC3X Shine
₹13,26,000 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-16 · how we verify
Range at a glance
Real-world range is about 30% lower than the ARAI-certified figure.
What is the real-world range of the Citroen eC3X Shine?
The Citroen eC3X Shine delivers a real-world range of approximately 228 km on a full charge, based on field testing rather than lab conditions. Its ARAI-claimed range is 325 km, so real-world range runs about 30% lower than the certified figure.
How much does the Citroen eC3X Shine cost?
The Citroen eC3X Shine is priced at ₹13,26,000 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-16). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
How long does the Citroen eC3X Shine take to charge?
The Citroen eC3X Shine takes approximately 0.95 hours to charge from a standard home charger. It uses a 29.2 kWh battery.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 325 km |
|---|---|
| Real-world range | 228 km |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh |
| Charging time | 0.95 hr |
| Top speed | 107 km/h |
| Motor power | 42.5 kW |
Subsidy: EVs attract a 5% GST rate versus 28% plus cess on petrol cars; a Battery-as-a-Service option can lower the upfront price.
Pros
- Affordable, comfortable ride
- BaaS cuts upfront cost
- Compact for dense cities
Cons
- Tested ~228 km, far below claim
- Slow charging, modest performance
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 2026: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get 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 eC3X Shine costs about ₹1,229/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹87,241/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,229 | ₹14,959 | ₹74,795 |
| You save | ₹7,171 | ₹87,241 | ₹4,36,205 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 7.8 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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Verification: sourced - sourced 2026-07-16 · source