BYD eMAX 7 2024– dimensions & weight: 1,915 kg

Boot space with the seats up is 180 litres.

BYD eMAX 7 2024– car dimensions: 4710 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1690 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,915 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 180 litres.

The Superior 7-seater cabin has a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus six speakers. Automatic climate control includes rear vents and PM2.5 filtration. Powered and ventilated front seats plus a panoramic glass roof with sunshade add comfort for family trips. Level 2 ADAS brings adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane keep assist, lane departure assist and a 360-degree camera with rear sensors for parking and safer highway driving.

Boot space measures 180 litres with all three rows in place, suitable for a couple of small bags. Fold the third row flat to reach 580 litres for bigger loads like suitcases.

Soft-touch materials and leatherette seats fill the cabin. Superior grade adds 6-way power driver seat and 4-way power front passenger seat plus front ventilation. Fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade brightens the space. Roof-mounted AC vents serve middle and third rows. High floor creates a knees-up posture in second and third rows with limited under-thigh support for taller adults. Middle bench slides and reclines. third row suits shorter trips.

Electric only with 71.8 kWh Blade battery and 530 km NEDC range on Superior

7 kW AC charging. up to 115 kW DC fast charging

Service every 20,000 km or 12 months

Battery warranty 8 years or 160,000 km

6 airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX, ESC and 360-degree camera standard

Level 2 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, BSD and more) on Superior. no crash-test rating yet

The Superior 7-seater runs a 71.8 kWh Blade battery paired to a 150 kW front motor for 310 Nm and a claimed 530 km NEDC range. Top speed is 180 km/h with 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. AC charging takes about 13 hours on 7 kW. DC fast charging reaches 30-100 percent in roughly 30 minutes. V2L lets the car power external devices.

Service intervals sit at 20,000 km or 12 months. With no engine oil or fuel filters the upkeep stays simple and cheaper than petrol MPVs. Regenerative braking cuts brake wear. Expect the first free service then paid visits that focus on software checks, high-voltage inspection and consumables.

Six airbags cover front, side and curtain positions. Standard kit also includes TPMS, ISOFIX anchors, ESC, traction control, hill-hold, electronic parking brake with auto-hold and a 360-degree camera. Superior adds full Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and door-open warning. No official NCAP or GNCAP star rating has been published for this model.

Battery cover runs 8 years or 160,000 km. Motor and controller get 8 years or 150,000 km. Overall vehicle warranty is typically 6 years or 150,000 km. Roadside assistance often lasts 6 years. Keep software updated and stick to official service centres to hold the warranties.

Length 4710 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1690 mm, Wheelbase 2800 mm (eMAX 7 2024-)

Sources: manufacturer data, cardekho.com, kunbyd.com, bydcarsphilippines.com.