BYD eMAX 7 review: A new choice for families?

BYD eMAX 7 review: Design and dimensions

BYD eMAX 7 review: Interior space and features

The front seats are ventilated and power-operated (6-way for driver, 4-way for passenger) which is great. There is also a large cushion on the center console that can hold two mobile phones, one of which can be charged wirelessly. I also like the new shifter, which replaces the e6’s knob. This traditional shifter is easier to use and looks better too.

I was a little disappointed to see that the second-row experience was a bit bland in comparison. Thankfully, the air conditioning vents have been moved from the floor console to the roof. The MPV has a vent on each side that directs air towards the upper body of the passengers. There are blower controls on the console as well as a pair of USB ports. However, apart from the door pockets, there is no other storage space available for passengers. You don’t get a tray, and the seat doesn’t recline all the way. Worst of all is the seat’s lack of any form of under-thigh support. Additionally, the second-row seats don’t have a one-touch tumble feature, so reaching the last row requires some extra effort.

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With all three rows up, you get 180 liters of luggage space, which can accommodate up to 2-3 handbags. If you don’t need the service of the last row, you can fold these seats and the luggage area reaches 580 liters, which is enough.

BYD eMAX 7 review: Range and performance

While the motor torque remains the same in both models (310Nm), the Supreme has 201bhp and the Premium has 161bhp. We drove the high-end model, which had fairly typical EV driving behavior. The drive is quiet, and the instant torque makes it feel quicker than an MPV. Surprisingly, even when cruising at 80 km/h, eMAX 7 can quickly accelerate to 100 km/h or even higher as long as the accelerator is pressed. However, the pedal’s initial response is a bit relaxed, which helps you crawl through traffic. There are three driving modes, with slight changes in power delivery. You even get two different regeneration modes – standard and longer. The more aggressive mode is great for highway and city use, but I did feel like I wasn’t getting enough stopping power in standard mode.

BYD eMAX 7 review: Ride comfort

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The steering wheel has also been tuned to be lighter, making your life easier. Of course, the downside to this is that it’s not the most communicative. There’s a sport mode in the menu, which makes it heavier, but I’d stick with the standard setting. Braking performance is excellent thanks to disc brakes everywhere.

BYD eMAX 7 review: Conclusion