BYD eMax 7 at autoX Awards: Best Cars of 2025 Ranked

The arrival of electric powertrains has made even MPVs a lot more exciting, thanks to the instantaneous torque delivery of an electric motor. A case in point is BYD’s eMAX 7 – a successor to the e6. Yes, it has three rows of seating and is made for large families. And yet, the way it shoots off the line will surprise anyone who mistakes it for a sluggish people-mover.

Compared to its predecessor, the eMAX 7 has an extra row of seating, making it more flexible. Although the space in the third row is not ideal and is best suited for children, it does offer the flexibility of ferrying more passengers. The feature list is quite decent and includes the signature rotating touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard, and ventilated front seats. Now, despite a refreshed interior and added equipment, the cabin’s quality levels aren’t particularly impressive. There are many hard plastic surfaces that look out of place in a car that costs nearly ₹30 lakh.

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Most of the updates are concentrated inside. Externally, the eMAX 7’s dimensions have grown slightly, and the visual tweaks are modest. It looks a bit more upmarket, but the e6 didn’t set a high bar to begin with. It’s still unlikely to turn heads or make anyone stop for a second look.

The eMAX 7 comes with multiple modes to fine-tune driving and regenerative braking behaviour. In its natural state, it’s a relaxed cruiser, with a comfortable suspension, light steering, and an easy-going demeanour. Despite being a comfortable, spacious, and family-friendly MPV, the eMAX 7 handles well when pushed – it remains composed at highway speeds, with commendable stability and enough punch, considering its weight. In fact, it even managed to edge out the supposedly sportier Mahindra BE 6 in a time attack – although only by a tenth of a second.

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However, it’s not exactly a value proposition, especially when compared to its ICE-powered rivals. Still, it’s definitely a step forward in the right direction as compared to the e6.