Introduction
BYD, the Chinese EV manufacturer, has launched its fourth product in India, the eMAX 7 electric MPV. Available in two trims—Premium and Superior—the eMAX 7 offers both six-seater and seven-seater options.
Variants
The eMAX 7 comes in two trim levels:
- Premium: Starting at ₹26.90 lakh (six-seater) and ₹27.50 lakh (seven-seater).
- Superior: Priced at ₹29.30 lakh (six-seater) and ₹29.90 lakh (seven-seater).
Exterior
- Sleek LED headlights connected by a chrome strip.
- Updated angular air ducts on the bumper.
- 18-inch redesigned alloy wheels.
- Connected LED tail lights.
Interior
- A 12.8-inch rotating infotainment screen.
- Reworked center console controls and a new gear selector.
- Optional six-seater layout with captain seats or a seven-seater configuration.
- Panoramic glass roof and roof-mounted AC vents.
Engine
The eMAX 7 offers two battery pack options:
- Premium: 55.4 kWh battery, 161 bhp, 310 Nm torque, 420 km range.
- Superior: 71.8 kWh battery, 201 bhp, 310 Nm torque, 530 km range.
Features
- Dual wireless phone chargers.
- Ventilated front seats.
- NFC key card entry.
- Powered tailgate.
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
Safety
Advanced safety features include:
- Six airbags.
- 360-degree camera.
- TPMS.
- ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
Rivals
Though it lacks a direct competitor, the BYD eMAX 7 rivals hybrid MPVs like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Suzuki Invicto, which fall in a similar price range.
