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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