The BYD eMAX 7 electric MPV launched: Takes on the Toyota Innova Crysta
BYD India has launched the replacement for their rather successful BYD E6 electric MPV. Here are all the details.
by Auto Today · India TodayBYD India launched their first vehicle, the BYD E6, a few years back, an electric MPV. The company got a rather healthy response to the vehicle and a lot of customer feedback. Putting together all of that, BYD India has now launched the BYD eMAX 7, a brand-new electric MPV that promises a lot. Here are all the details.
The BYD eMAX 7 comes in two variants, namely Premium and Superior. The Premium version is powered by a 55.4kWh Blade Battery Pack which enables a range of 420km. The power output is rated at 120kW and that results in a top speed of 180kmph. The Superior variant is powered by a bigger 71.8kWh battery pack that enables a range of 530km. Power output is rated at 150kW.
The BYD eMAX 7 is available in six and seven-seater variants and the MPV comes loaded with premium features like the rotating 12.8in infotainment system, electric seats, climate control, wireless phone charging, automatic trunk opening and closing and so on.
The BYD eMAX 7 can be booked by paying Rs 51,000 and here are the ex-showroom prices of all the variants:
| Variant | Battery Capacity | Seating option | Ex-showroom (Rs) |
| Premium | 55.4 kWh | 6 | 26,90,000 |
| 7 | 27,50,000 | ||
| Superior | 71.8 kWh | 6 | 29,30,000 |
| 7 | 29,90,000 |
To add to the trust factor, BYD India is also offering a comprehensive warranty package:
| Warranty Content | Warranty Period (whichever comes first) |
| Traction Battery | 8 years/160,000 kilometres |
| Motor & Motor Controller | 8 years/150,000 kilometres |
| DC-DC Assembly, High voltage electric control assembly, OBC | 6 years/150,000 kilometres |
Needless to say, the BYD eMAX 7 takes on the king of the MPV ring, the Toyota Innova Crysta head-on. Stay tuned to AUTO TODAY for the review of the eMAX 7.