Design
The BYD eMAX 7’s Looks
- Simple design with very clean lines
- Good road presence, looks aero
- Crystal diamond floating headlamps look cool
- Shorter stance hampers road presence slightly
- Strange ‘Space’ badging on the rear quarter glass is just odd.
Interiors
The eMAX 7’s Interiors Are Premium?
- Well designed cabin
- Soft touch materials at all major touch points
- 2nd row slides and reclines and has adjustable arm rests
- Could have made the 2nd row experience a bit better for chauffeur driven customers
Space & Practicality
Is The eMAX 7 Spacious?
- 3rd row usable for medium sized adults
- Adequate storage and charging options in 1st and 2nd row
- All rows recline and have adjustable headrests
- 2nd row missing cupholders and sunshades
- No charge port in the 3rd row
Features
The eMAX 7’s Features
- 12.8 inch transforming touch screen is responsive and clear
- Impressive panoramic fixed glass roof
- Ventilated & Powered Front Seats
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- AC vents for all three rows
- Voice Assistant
- Heated ORVMS
- Crisp 360 degree camera with multiple functions
- Manual switching IRVM feels out of place
Safety
Is The eMAX 7 Safe?
- Extensive safety features are all standard
- 6-airbags, TPMS, Hill Hold, ABS, ESC,EBD, TCS and more
- Level 2 ADAS in the ‘Superior’ variants
Performance & Range
The eMAX 7 Is Powerful
- Great throttle calibration in all drive modes
- Smooth and premium feeling drive experience
- Genuine 8.6 seconds to 100kmph acceleration
- 200PS performance keeps things exciting
- Only 2 regeneration modes and the stronger of the two is very mild
Ride Quality
Is The eMAX 7 A Comfortable Car?
- Rides quietly and comfortable
- Absorbs bumps and speed breakers without complaint and settles quickly after
Verdict
Who Should Buy The eMAX 7?
- Anyone considering an MUV should take a serious look at the BYD eMAX 7 which offers genuine electric car performance and economies at the same purchase price as some of it’s ICS rivals
- If a compromise in the 3rd row space and slightly less chauffeur friendly 2nd row experience is alright, then the BYD eMAX 7 could be a great option
- If you want a more spacious and better 2nd row experience the Innova HyCross will suit you better.
