Ultra-luxury BYD electric sedan capable of over 600 miles of range
The luxury Yangwang Altior with four electric motors debuted in Abu Dhabi. According to BYD, its range exceeds 621 miles (1,000 km) under the CLTC cycle, with deliveries set to begin in Q2 2027.
The Yangwang Altior is the flagship four-door electric sedan from the Yangwang brand, aimed at competing with the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. The car features an electric motor at each of its four corners and a second-generation Blade battery; the powertrain is reported to exceed 1,000 hp.
This configuration allows the vehicle to perform a pivot turn—similar to a tank. The equipment also includes an emergency flotation function, designed to help occupants escape if the car ends up in water. The suspension automatically adjusts settings for a more comfortable ride, using data from the front camera.
The front end is complemented by a grille with 12 rotating light elements, 137 facets cut like gemstones, and an emblem reportedly made of 24-karat gold. The front doors open to 80 degrees, while the rear doors open to 90 degrees; custom-made umbrellas are concealed inside the doors.
The cabin features two zero-gravity massage seats, a 21.4-inch overhead screen, and a sound system with 39 speakers. For rear passengers, there are two refrigerators, with the rear one holding 5.5 liters. BYD also specifies 354 mm of knee room and 1,209 mm of legroom.
Charging from 10% to 70% on megawatt-capable Flash Chargers is expected to take five minutes. The presale price of the Yangwang Altior is 2.08 million yuan, or approximately $311,000. The Yangwang brand already sells vehicles in China and the UAE, with the first showrooms in the UK planned to open next year.
