Overview
The BYD eMAX 7 EV marks the brand’s expansion in India’s premium electric MPV market, offering a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and practicality. Designed as a family-oriented yet tech-forward vehicle, the eMAX 7 comes with two battery options — 55.4 kWh and 71.8 kWh, offering ranges of 420 km and 530 km, respectively.
With a strong focus on passenger comfort, smart connectivity, and safety, the eMAX 7 competes directly with models like the Kia Carens EV and MG ZS EV (extended version). Its futuristic rotating infotainment display, V2L capability, and comprehensive ADAS suite make it one of the most advanced MPVs in its class.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Impressive range up to 530 km | Limited boot space with all seats up |
| Advanced safety suite (ADAS Level 2) | Top speed capped at 180 km/h |
| Premium, tech-loaded cabin | Slightly higher price tag compared to ICE rivals |
| V2L function enables powering external devices | Limited fast-charging network in smaller cities |
| Smooth and silent performance | No AWD or dual-motor variant yet |
Feature Highlights
- Rotating 12.8-inch Infotainment Display – Compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- BYD Blade Battery Technology – Renowned for high safety, durability, and long life.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Functionality – Lets users power gadgets and small appliances using the car’s battery.
- ADAS Level 2 Safety Suite – Includes adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, lane-keep assist, and more.
- Panoramic Glass Roof with Electro-Transparent Function – Adds a premium, open-air feel to the cabin. For more details, see the table below
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| Name | BYD eMAX 7 | BYD eMAX 7 | BYD eMAX 7 |
| Model | Superior 7 Seater (Top Model) 71.8 kWh | Superior 6 Seater 71.8 kWh | Premium 6 Seater (Base model) 55.4 kWh |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price | ₹29,90,000 | ₹29,30,000 | ₹26,90,000 |
Charging Info ⯆ | |||
| AC charging time (0-100% SoC) | |||
| DC charging time (0-100% SoC) | |||
| Charging Port | CCS 2 | CCS 2 | CCS 2 |
| Charging Options | |||
| Charging Time (15/16 A Plug Point) | |||
| Wireless Mobile Charging | |||
| AC Portable Charger | |||
| Home Charger | |||
| Charging Limiter | |||
| Scheduled Charging & Scheduled Cabin Conditioning | |||
| AC charging time (0-80% SoC) | |||
| AC charging time (20-80% SoC) | |||
| DC charging time (20-80% SoC) | |||
| DC charging time (0-80% SoC) | |||
| Charger type / charging standard | |||
| DC charging time (10-80% SoC) | |||
Warranty ⯆ | |||
| Battery Warranty | 8 years/160,000 kilometers | 8 years/160,000 kilometers | 8 years/160,000 kilometers |
| Motor Warranty | 8 years/150,000 kilometers | 8 years/150,000 kilometers | 8 years/150,000 kilometers |
| Vehicle Warranty | |||
| Tyre Warranty | |||
| Home Charger Warranty | |||
| Portable Charger Warranty | |||
Learn More ⯆ | |||
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Pricing ⯆ | |||
| Ex Showroom Price | 2990000 | 2930000 | 2690000 |
Comfort & Convenience ⯆ | |||
| Push Start | |||
| Frunk Space (litres) | |||
| Boot Space (litres) | 580 litre | 580 litre | 580 litre |
| Auto Headlamps | |||
| Rain Sensing Wipers | |||
| 2nd row AC vents | |||
| Seat Belt Adjustment | |||
| Console Storage Cooling | |||
| Seat Recline | |||
| Auto AC | |||
| Door Glass | One touch up-down with anti-pinch | One touch up-down with anti-pinch | One touch up-down with anti-pinch |
| Power Adjusted Driver Seat | 6-way electrical adjustment | 6-way electrical adjustment | 6-way manual adjustment - driver seat |
| Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat | 4-way electrical adjustment | 4-way electrical adjustmen | 6-way manual adjustment - front passenger seat |
| Electric adjust ORVM | |||
| Power fold ORVM | |||
| ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse | |||
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Manual dimming IRVM | Manual dimming IRVM | Manual dimming IRVM |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||
| Door Handles | |||
| Window Sun Shades | |||
| One Touch Driver Power Window | |||
| Parcel Shelf | |||
| Front Row Arm Rest with Storage | |||
| 2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder | |||
| Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers | |||
| Bottle Holder | |||
| Umbrella Holder | |||
| Heads Up Display (augmented reality HUD) | |||
| 2nd Row Recline | |||
| Soft Wrapped Dashboard & Door Trims | |||
| Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control) | |||
| Interior Device Charging Port | |||
| Power Socket in Boot | |||
| ISOFIX Rear Seats | |||
| ESP | |||
| Door Open Alert (DOA) | |||
| Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES) | |||
| Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) | |||
| Emergency Lane Keep Assist | |||
| Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change) | |||
| Rear Collision Warning (RCW) | |||
Technology ⯆ | |||
| Screen Size | 12.8-inch (32.5 cm) intelligent rotating touch screen | 12.8-inch (32.5 cm) intelligent rotating touch screen | 12.8-inch (32.5 cm) intelligent rotating touch screen |
| Chipset & Memory | |||
| Wireless Technology | |||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Phone Connectivity and Audio Streaming | Bluetooth Phone Connectivity and Audio Streaming | Bluetooth Phone Connectivity and Audio Streaming |
| Apps | |||
| BYOD ( Bring your own Device) | |||
| Connected Features | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dolby Atmos | |||
| Voice Commands | |||
| NFC Key | |||
| Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) | |||
| Auto Park | |||
| Video calling with in-car camera | |||
| AIR Purifier | Yes, PM2.5 air filter without display | Yes, PM2.5 air filter without display | Yes, PM2.5 air filter without display |
| Internet Connectivity | |||
| Power Tailgate with Gesture Control | |||
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | |||
| Vechicle to Vehicle Charging | |||
| Vehicle to Load Charging | |||
| Heater | |||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | |||
| Memory Function Seats | |||
| LightMeUp (ambient lights) | |||
| OTA Updates (infotainment & maps) | |||
| OTA Updates (vehicle features) | |||
| OTA Updates (ePowertrain) | |||
| Ecosense & Driving Analytics | |||
| App Store | |||
| Music & Calling Connectivity | |||
Safety ⯆ | |||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Body Shell | |||
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Brake Technology | Electric Parking Brake System (EPB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Override System (BOS) | Electric Parking Brake System (EPB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Override System (BOS) | Electric Parking Brake System (EPB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| EyeDentity (driver & occupant Monitoring) | |||
| EPB (electric park brake) | |||
| Rear Parking Sensor | |||
| Front Parking Sensor | |||
| Radar | Yes, 4 Radars in Rear | Yes, 4 Radars in Rear | Yes, 4 Radars in Rear |
| Reverse Camera | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | |||
| Fog Lamps | |||
| Cornering Lamps | |||
| Auto Headlamps | |||
| Auto Booster Lamps | |||
| 360 Degree Camera | |||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||
| Secure 360 - Live View & Recording | |||
| Rear Defogger | |||
| Windshield Auto Defogging | |||
| Central Locking | |||
| Child Safety Locks | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |||
| Brake Assist | |||
| ADAS | |||
| Forward Collision Warning System (FCW) | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) | |||
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) | |||
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | |||
| Lane Sway Alert (LSA) | |||
| Lane Centering Function (LCF) | |||
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | |||
| Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA) | |||
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | |||
| Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) | |||
| Smart Pilot Assist (SPA) | |||
| Risk Mitigation Support | |||
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | |||
| Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) | |||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | |||
| Find My Car | |||
| Geo-Fencing | |||
| Live Location Sharing & Tracking | |||
Design ⯆ | |||
| Driving Space | |||
| Illuminated Logo | |||
| Headlamps & DRL | LED | LED | LED |
| Tail Lamps | LED | LED | LED |
| Upholstery | Synthetic leather seats | Synthetic leather seats | Synthetic leather seats |
| Wheels | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel | |||
| Cladding | |||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof with Electric Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof with Electric Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof with Electric Slide |
| Stearing Wheel | 3-spoke multifunction | 3-spoke multifunction | 3-spoke multifunction |
| Cap Touch Switches | |||
| Steering Wheel & E-shifter | |||
| Mood Lighting | |||
| Night Trail - Carpet Lamps | |||
| Sequential Turn Indicators | |||
| Start Up / Good bye Animations | |||
| Center Tail Lamp with Animations | |||
| Integrated Antenna | |||
| Length (mm) | 4,710 | 4,710 | 4,710 |
| Width (mm) | 1,810 | 1,810 | 1,810 |
| Height (mm) | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1,690 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Vanity Mirror | |||
| Rear Reading Lamp | |||
| Rear Seat Headrest | |||
| Cup Holders | |||
| Digital Cluster | |||
| Body Type | MUV | MUV | MUV |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| No. of Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles | |||
| Premium Finish Exterior Cladding | |||
| Rear Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | |||
| Front Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | |||
Performance ⯆ | |||
| Battery Type | Blade Battery | Blade Battery | Blade Battery |
| Battery Pack | 71.8 kWh | 71.8 kWh | 55.4 kWh |
| Electric Motor Type | AC Permanent magnet synchronous motor | AC Permanent magnet synchronous motor | AC Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW) | 150 KW | 150 KW | 120 KW |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Steering Type & Column | Electric power assisted steering system | Electric power assisted steering system | Electric power assisted steering system |
| Steering Adjustment | |||
| Turning Radius (Metres) | |||
| Drive Modes | |||
| Regenerative Braking Levels | |||
| Single Pedal Drive | |||
| Virtual Engine Sound | |||
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Damper Type | |||
| Shock Absorbers Type | |||
| Technology | |||
| Road Vibrations | |||
| Tyre Type & Size | 225/55 R17 | 225/55 R17 | 225/55 R17 |
| Cruise Control | |||
| Boost Mode | |||
| Performance Dashboard | |||
| 1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec) | 8.6 | 8.6 | 10.1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Real World Range | |||
| ARAI Range | 530 km | 530 km | 420 km |
| Number of Electric Motor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Car Latest Updates
- Launch Date: October 8, 2024 (India).
- Bookings: Opened on September 20, 2024.
- Variants: Four trims – Premium 6Str, Premium 7Str, Superior 6Str, Superior 7Str.
- Price Range: ₹26.90 – ₹29.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Top Speed: 180 km/h with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8.6 seconds (Superior variant).
- Charging Time: 0–80% in 37 minutes via fast charger.
- Colours Available: Cosmos Black, Crystal White, Harbour Grey, Quartz Blue.
FAQs on BYD eMAX 7 EV
Q1. What is the range of the BYD eMAX 7 EV?
The eMAX 7 offers two range options — 420 km (55.4 kWh battery) and 530 km (71.8 kWh battery) under NEDC standards.
Q2. How long does it take to charge the BYD eMAX 7?
With a DC fast charger, the eMAX 7 can charge from 0–80% in around 37 minutes.
Q3. How many passengers can the BYD eMAX 7 seat?
It comes in 6-seater (captain seats) and 7-seater (bench seat) configurations, depending on the variant.
Q4. What safety features are included in the eMAX 7?
The MPV includes 6 airbags, ADAS Level 2 driver assistance, a 360° camera, ESC, and TPMS.
Q5. Does the BYD eMAX 7 support wireless smartphone connectivity?
Yes, it supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its 12.8-inch rotating infotainment screen.
Q6. What is the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature in the eMAX 7?
V2L allows you to use the car’s battery to power external devices, making it ideal for outdoor activities or emergencies.
Q7. What are the available color options for the BYD eMAX 7?
It is offered in Cosmos Black, Crystal White, Harbour Grey, and Quartz Blue.
Q8. What are the pricing details for each variant?
- Premium 6Str (55.4 kWh): ₹26.90 Lakh
- Premium 7Str (55.4 kWh): ₹27.50 Lakh
- Superior 6Str (71.8 kWh): ₹29.30 Lakh
- Superior 7Str (71.8 kWh): ₹29.90 Lakh
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