BYD eMax 7 price, variants, features explained

BYD has launched the eMax 7 electric MPV in India, which is essentially a heavily updated iteration of the e6 which it replaces. The eMax 7 is available in two variants, namely Premium and Superior. Let’s take a look at what features you get with each variant, and at what price.

BYD eMax 7 variants explained

While the Premium variant gets a 55.4kWh battery pack offering a 420km (NEDC) range, the Superior trim packs a 71.8kWh unit with 530km of range as per the NEDC cycle. The former makes 163hp, going from 0-100kph in 10.1 seconds, while the top-end variant produces 204hp, helping the MPV dash from 0-100kph in 8.6 seconds. Both offer the same 310Nm of peak torque. Moreover, both the Premium and Superior variants are available with a choice between 6- or a 7-seat configuration.

BYD eMax 7 variant-wise features list

Premium (starting at Rs 26.9 lakh)

• Regenerative braking
• V2L
• Six airbags
• TPMS
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold
• Traction control
• Vehicle dynamic control system
• Hill Hold Control
• Brake disc wiping
• Regenerative braking
• 360-degree camera
• Cruise control
• Electrically adjustable, foldable ORVMs
• 5-inch TFT display for instrument cluster
• Leatherette seats
• 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
• 6-way manual adjustable co-driver’s seat
• Height adjustable headrests
• 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
• Six speakers
• Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
• All LED lighting
• Dynamic turn signals (rear)
• Keyless entry, start
• NFC card key
• Rear AC vents
• Auto climate control
• PM2.5 air filter
• Tyre repair kit

Superior (starting at Rs 29.3 lakh)

Features over Premium

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Intelligent cruise control
• Predictive collision warning
• Blind spot detection
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Lane departure assist
• Intelligent high-beam control
• Lane keep assist
• Door open warning
• Panoramic glass roof
• Frameless front wipers
• 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
• 4-way electrically adjustable co-driver’s seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Wireless charger
• PM2.5 filter with display
• Electric tailgate

While the BYD eMax 7 has no direct rivals in India, it serves as an EV alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid (Rs 25.97 lakh-30.98 lakh) in the market.

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BYD eMax 7 MPV launched at Rs 26.9 lakh

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