Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Which electric car is value for money with new features and BaaS option?

By Sandy Verma On Jun 21, 2026

Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV—The demand for affordable electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing rapidly in the Indian automobile market. Keeping this in view, leading car manufacturing companies have launched their most popular budget models in the market with major updates in the year 2026. Both the Citroen eC3X and Tata Tiago EV are the most affordable and practical cars in their respective portfolios. After this new update, modern features have been included in both the vehicles and the biggest thing is that they are now available with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option, due to which their starting ex-showroom price has reduced significantly.

Citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Which electric car is value for money with new features and BaaS option?

The big math of battery packs and range

Talking about the technical structure, both the Citroen eC3X and Tata Tiago EV run on a front-wheel drive layout. However, both the brands have adopted completely different strategies in terms of battery size, performance and charging. The eC3X only gets a larger 29.2kWh battery pack, which is significantly larger than both the Tiago EV options.

Tata offers its Tiago EV with two different battery options—19.2kWh (short range) and 24kWh (long range). Talking about range, the Citroen eC3X claims a certified range of 325 km on a single charge. This range is 40 km more than the larger battery pack of Tata Tiago and a full 99 km more than the smaller battery pack. This can prove to be a major deciding factor for customers traveling long distances daily.

Opinion and practical experience of automotive experts

“With the advent of the BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) model, buying an electric car has now become as easy for Indian customers as petrol cars. While Citroën is targeting mid-size driving with its bigger battery and longer range, Tata remains the first choice for urban commuters due to its established service network and low starting price (₹4.69 lakh).”
— Automotive Market Analyst, New Delhi

Benefits of BaaS model and what is better for you?

Choosing the BaaS option simply means that you do not have to pay for the battery at the time of purchasing the vehicle, thereby reducing your initial down payment and on-road price significantly. In return, you have to pay the rental per kilometer decided by the company.

If your daily running schedule is very heavy and you want to avoid the hassle of frequent charging, the Citroen eC3X with 325 km range is a more practical choice for you. At the same time, if your budget is very limited and you mainly want to drive through narrow inner city streets and traffic, then the Tata Tiago EV with its low starting price and rental plan of ₹ 2.60 per kilometer will prove to be a great deal for you. Both the vehicles are now equipped with advanced touchscreen infotainment and improved safety kit.