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Emeya
4/6 winsEx-showroom₹2.34–2.34Cr
On-road₹2.41Cr
Emeyavsi7
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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BMW
i7
1/6 winsEx-showroom₹2.05–2.50Cr
On-road₹2.11Cr
Get the Emeya — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Pick the i7 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Emeya
Emeya leads on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. i7 is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
Emeya₹2.41Cr
i7₹2.11CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Emeya610 kmBest in this comparison
i7603 km
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Emeya16.7 kWh/100 km
i716.9 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
EmeyaNot published
i7500 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Emeya14 minBest in this comparison
i734 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EmeyaNot rated
i7Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Emeyai7
Claimed range
EmeyaBest in this comparison610km
i7603km
On-road priceDelhi
Emeya₹2.41Cr
i7Best in this comparison₹2.11Cr
Battery
Emeya102kWh
i7101.7kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EmeyaBest in this comparison14min
i734min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EmeyaBest in this comparison2.8s
i74.7s
Power
EmeyaNot published
i7400kW
Boot space
EmeyaNot published
i7500L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EmeyaNot rated
i7Not rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Emeya 2i7 1Tie / no winner 5
Value
i7
₹2.11Cr — ₹29.87L less on-road than the Emeya.
Range · too close to call
Emeya & i7
Within 2% of each other: Emeya 610 km vs i7 603 km.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
Emeya
2.8 s — 1.9 s quicker to 100 km/h than the i7.
DC fast charging
Emeya
458 km — 272 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i7.
Home charging
No clear winner
All level on home-charging time.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
EmeyaBest in this comparison427–488km
i7422–482km
Emeya should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EmeyaBest in this comparison458km / 15 min
i7186km / 15 min
Emeya adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
EmeyaBest in this comparison111km / hour
i7110km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Emeya soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Emeya₹1.57/km
i7₹1.59/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Emeya₹39,525
i7Best in this comparison₹35,031
You pay the least for each km of range with the i7.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EmeyaNot published
i7Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsEmeya
₹2.42Cr
i7
₹2.12Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Emeya₹4,05,092Loan ₹1,92,88,400 · interest ₹50,17,138
i7Best in this comparison₹3,54,906Loan ₹1,68,98,800 · interest ₹43,95,575
The i7 costs ₹50,186 less a month than the Emeya.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Emeya₹1,886₹1.57/km
i7₹1,902₹1.59/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹78,068 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Emeya | i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2,34,00,000 | ₹2,05,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹7,02,000 | ₹6,15,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹2,41,10,500 | ₹2,11,23,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Emeyai7
Emeya not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
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5,391 mm
Width
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1,950 mm
Height
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1,544 mm
Wheelbase
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3,215 mm
Ground clearance
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—
Boot space
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500 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Emeyai7
SpecificationEmeyai7
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi102 kWh (gross)101.7 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei610 kmBest in this comparison603 km
Efficiencyi16.7 kWh/100km16.9 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i14 minBest in this comparison34 min
AC Home Charging (full)5.5 hr5.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
PowerNot published400 kW
TorqueNot published745 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h2.8sBest in this comparison4.7s
Top Speed256 km/hBest in this comparison250 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
LengthNot published5391 mm
WidthNot published1950 mm
HeightNot published1544 mm
WheelbaseNot published3215 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot published500 L
Kerb WeightNot published2715 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published245/50 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springs
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Lotus Emeya
- +Pro: 14-minute 10-80% DC fast charge
- +Pro: Up to 905hp on the range-topping R
- +Pro: 610 km range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹2.41Cr)
BMW i7
- +Pro: BMW's electric flagship limousine
- +Pro: 603 km range on the eDrive50
- +Pro: 250 km/h top speed on the M70
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (603 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (34 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.7 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Emeya or i7?
The Emeya claims the most at 610 km, followed by the i7 (603 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The i7 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹2.11Cr — ₹29.87L less than the Emeya.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Emeya adds the most range — about 458 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 14 min). On a home AC charger the Emeya is quickest to full, at 5.5 hours.