BYD Cars Philippines has been nothing short of relentless with its launches over the past year. It feels as if month after month, the carmaker has been releasing something new in our market.
It has just added yet another new offering to its constantly growing lineup, and it’s the all-new BYD eMax 9 DM-i. This people-carrier caters to a portion of the market that BYD has yet to tap: the premium van segment.
It’s a plug-in hybrid, it’s got plenty of tech, but is it good enough to compete against the likes of the Toyota Alphard? Read on to learn more about this new BYD.
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Variants and prices of the 2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i
Two variants of the eMax 9 DM-i are available—we’ll talk about the differences between these later. Prices start at P2.678 million for the base Advance trim and top out at P2.998 million for the Premium.
2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i Philippine prices
- BYD eMax 9 DM-i Advanced – P2,678,000
- BYD eMax 9 DM-i Premium –P2,998,000
Exterior of the 2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i
The eMax 9 DM-i is arguably one of the classiest-looking BYDs we’ve seen to date. It has a massive grille up front with equally large headlamps and silver trim with the BYD logo up top. The rear comprises a large windshield with taillights that stretch the width of the tailgate.
The van measures 5,145mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,805mm tall with a 3,045mm wheelbase. Ground clearance is listed at 157mm, while the turning radius is 5.7m. Curb weight for the Advanced trim is 2,473kg while the Premium is 2,652kg.
Daytime running lights come as standard, as well as LED headlamps, rear fog lamps, and sequential turn signals.
Interior of the 2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i
The interior is one of the most plush BYD has built yet. There’s an abundance of leather and soft-touch materials all around, and there’s plenty of room to fit seven passengers even with captain seats in the back.
The driver’s seat features eight-way power adjustment, while the passenger, four-way adjustment. The second-row seats also have four-way adjustability, but those have a bunch of extra adjustments that can be controlled via the buttons on the armrest. The third-row seats can also be stowed into a large space under the floor to enable a flat compartment and allow easier hauling of cargo.
Engine and specs of the 2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i
Powering the all-new eMax 9 is BYD’s Super DM-i powertrain that consists of a 1.5-liter turbocharged generator that helps power the 267hp, 315Nm front-mounted electric motor. Battery capacity depends on the variant—the smaller Advanced has a 20.4kWh battery while the Premium gets a 36.6kWh battery. The former promises 945km of range on a single tank and charge, while the latter can do up to 1,000km.
AC and DC charging are both available for both variants, and vehicle-to-load capabilities are also there. A V2L adapter and a 7kW wall-mounted charge also come as standard. The eMax 9 DM-i has front MacPherson struts and a rear four-link independent suspension. Brakes are discs all around.
Extra features of the 2026 BYD eMax 9 DM-i
The all-new BYD eMax 9 DM-i is equipped with an abundance of tech and amenities. For starters, the Premium trim gets the full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, which includes features like front-collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, rear-collision warning with rear cross-traffic alert and braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure assist, and emergency lane-keeping assist. The 360-degree-view camera is standard, along with six parking sensors.
Seat heating and ventilation are available around the cabin. Massage functions are also available with the captain seats. The seats can also be reorganized with a single press of a button or using voice command, so you can turn the cabin into one large bed, for example. A drink cooler has also been fitted under the center armrest, and foldable tables are available for second-row passengers.
There’s a 15.6-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and it can be paired with either an eight- or twelve-speaker setup. A number of USB-C and A charging ports, as well as wireless charging pads, are available inside the vehicle.
What do you think of the all-new BYD eMax 9 DM-i? Check out more photos of it below.
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