BYD eMAX 9 DM-i 2026 car dimensions: 5145 mm long, 1970 mm wide and 1805 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,470 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 470 litres.
The cabin seats seven with leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, and captain’s chairs in the second row. A 15.6-inch touchscreen offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a 12.3-inch digital cluster. Tri-zone automatic climate control covers all rows. Front and rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera with see-through view are standard. Cruise control is fitted across the range, while the Premium grade adds adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and lane-keep assist as part of the DiPilot suite.
Boot space measures 470 litres behind the third row. Folding the 60/40-split third-row seats expands capacity to 2,036 litres and creates a flat load floor. The Premium grade adds power folding for the third row.
The cabin seats seven in a 2+2+3 layout with leather upholstery, tri-zone climate control and rear vents plus PM2.5 filter. Front seats are power-adjustable on both grades. Premium adds Nappa leather, power second-row captain chairs with side-wing headrests, power leg rests, ventilation and massage on first and second rows, power-fold third row, 128-color ambient lighting, car fridge and 50W wireless charger. Acoustic front windows and a sunroof help keep things quiet and bright. Folding tables and multiple cupholders and USB ports support long trips.
PHEV Super DM-i with 50 L fuel tank
EV range 95 km Advanced or 170 km Premium NEDC. combined range 945 km or 1000 km
DC charge 30-80% in 30 min. AC 15-100% in 3-5 h
Vehicle warranty 6 yr/150000 km. battery and drive unit 8 yr/160000 km
5-year preventive maintenance cost P57312
6 or 8 airbags plus ABS EBD ESC TCS HHC HDC TPMS. DiPilot ADAS on Premium
It runs as a plug-in hybrid on the Super DM-i system with a 1.5 L turbo generator and front electric motor. Battery packs are 20.4 kWh or 36.6 kWh. Pure-electric range reaches 95 km or 170 km NEDC. Full charge plus tank yields 945 km or 1000 km combined. A 50 L tank feeds the generator. DC fast charging fills 30-80% in half an hour. AC takes three to five hours. V2L is standard so the battery can power external devices.
Ownership costs stay low. Internal figures put five-year preventive maintenance at P57312. That undercuts many rivals even before fuel savings. Vehicle cover runs six years or 150000 km. The Blade battery and drive unit each carry eight years or 160000 km.
Safety kit starts with six airbags on Advanced and eight on Premium, plus the usual ABS EBD stability and traction control, hill hold and descent, TPMS and vehicle dynamics control. Both grades get a 360 camera with see-through view and front-rear parking sensors. Premium adds the full DiPilot package: adaptive cruise, AEB, front and rear collision warning, lane departure assist, blind-spot monitoring, door-open warning, traffic-sign recognition and cross-traffic alert with braking.
Daily living is straightforward. Independent suspension all round keeps the ride composed. Premium adds DiSus-C adaptive dampers. Power sliding doors and tailgate ease loading. The third row power-folds flat on Premium for 2036 L cargo. Regular dealer visits handle the hybrid system and the low service bills keep running costs predictable.
Length 5145 mm, Width 1970 mm, Height 1805 mm, Wheelbase 3045 mm (eMAX 9 DM-i 2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD Cars Philippines official pages, Zigwheels.ph specifications, Solar Transport and CarGuide.ph.