The eMax 7 is a three row electric MPV that is aimed directly at the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid in our market. The deliveries are expected to begin in the next few coming weeks.
Changes
Basically an updated version of the e6 electric MPV that has been around since 2021. The eMax 7 gets a subtle facelift on the outside, powertrain updates and a long list of features. It replaces the e6 and has gone on sale in two trims, each with six or seven seat layouts. Bookings commenced on 20 September for a token amount of 51,000.
Pricing
Layout
Premium
Superior
Six seat
26.9 lakh
29.3 lakh
Seven seat
27.5 lakh
29.9 lakh
All prices ex-showroom
Exterior
On the outside it sports mildly altered headlights and tail-lights, while the bumpers get a completely new design with added chrome elements at both ends. There are also new 17 inch alloys with 225/55 R17 tyres. Available in a total of four colour options: Quartz Blue, Harbour Grey, Crystal White, and Cosmos Black.
Features
The most significant update is the larger 12.8-inch floating infotainment touchscreen, up from the 10.1-inch in the e6. It also has soft touch materials all around including on the dashboard panels. The centre console has been slightly revised and features two wireless phone charging pads, some new switchgear, and a new drive selector lever. It also gets a new steering wheel but retains analogue dials with a five inch LCD MID for the instrument cluster. Of the two variants, the top spec eMax 7 Superior comes with Level 2 ADAS tech, a fixed panoramic glass roof, powered and ventilated front seats, frameless front wipers and roof rails. Six airbags, all four disc brakes and 360-degree cameras are standard on both trims.
Powertrain
The Premium variant gets a 55.4 kWh battery pack with an NEDC range of 420 km, 163 HP and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 10.1 seconds. While, the Superior has a 71.8 kWh unit with 530 km of range, 204 HP and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 8.6 seconds. However, both get 310 N-m of torque and a claimed top speed of 180 km/h.
Charging
Both trims get a 7 kW AC charger as standard, but the Premium’s pack is capable of 89 kW DC fast charging, while the Superior is rated at 115 kW. Like rest of BYD’s line-up, the eMax 7 is also capable of vehicle to load charging (V2L). The carmaker provides an eight year/1.6 lakh km standard battery warranty, while the motors get an eight year/1.5 lakh km warranty.
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