BYD eMax 7 FAQs

For those looking for a family EV that’s well suited to the city and the highway, the BYD eMax 7 is a good option.

In our experience with the BYD eMax 7, the last row is best suited for people of average build.

There’s no spare tyre on offer with the BYD eMax 7.

The BYD eMax 7 misses out on an ADAS suite, panoramic glass roof, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, a wireless charger and a lot more.

With all seats, the BYD eMax 7 offers a nominal 180 litres, which should be enough for two cabin bags. But with the third row folded, it opens up to 580 litres.

The 8-in-1 electric powertrain of the eMax 7 essentially integrates eight components of the electric powertrain like the motor, reducer, on-board charger, battery management system and more. 

The BYD is a composed MPV that feels equally at home in the city and out on the highway. The ride quality is impressive.

The eMax 7 Superior trim is said to have a range of 530km (NEDC cycle). During our short review drive, we covered 137km, which depleted 45 percent of the MPV’s battery. This should translate into a real-world range of around 350km, which is respectable.

Like the rest of BYD's range, the eMax 7 is also capable of vehicle-to-load charging, meaning it can power appliances. The V2L functionality is offered as standard.

Yes, all BYD eMax 7 trims offer a choice between 6 and 7 seat layouts.

We have sampled the 71.8kWh Superior variant of the BYD eMax 7, and can report that as with any EV, the instant torque means the MPV feels brisk off the line. But, keeping with this MPV’s family and chauffeur-driven purposes, BYD has done a good job of making the power delivery linear.

Considering a 10 percent down payment and 7-year loan tenure, the Aura EMI starts at Rs 41,510 in Delhi.

If you are someone who travels on highways frequently, consider buying the mid-spec Comfort trim. It does not miss out on a lot of features compared to the top-spec Superior trims, and is priced lower. Also, it comes with the larger 71.8kWh battery pack.

Yes, all BYD eMax 7 variants come with alloy wheels.