BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang has unveiled the Yangwang Altior, an all-electric flagship sedan designed to compete in the ultra-luxury car market. Revealed at a global premiere in Abu Dhabi on November 7, the new model combines a long limousine-style body, coach doors and a four-seat cabin with advanced electric vehicle technology.
The Yangwang Altior is expected to cost 2.08 million yuan in China for its first limited-run edition, equivalent to around Rs 2.9 crore. The price is not final, and it is not an India price. The company has not announced plans to launch the sedan in India.
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BYD Yangwang Altior Design
The Yangwang Altior measures 5,600mm in length, 2,030mm in width and 1,590mm in height. Its wheelbase stretches to 3,500mm. BYD says the design takes inspiration from the traditional Chinese ding, a ceremonial bronze vessel. At the front, the sedan gets a large grille with jewellery-inspired detailing and a distinctive lighting arrangement.
One of its most noticeable features is the pair of coach doors. The front doors open up to 80 degrees, while the rear-hinged doors open up to 90 degrees. BYD has also integrated umbrella storage into the doors.
Four-Seat Cabin Gets Zero-Gravity Rear Seats
Inside, the Yangwang Altior has a four-seat layout, with the rear passengers receiving the main focus. The two individual rear seats offer a zero-gravity-style recline, leg rests and massage functions. A one-touch relaxation mode adjusts the seating position and cabin ambience for a lounge-like experience.
The cabin uses full-grain semi-aniline leather, natural wood, wool floor mats and decorative details inspired by Chinese craftsmanship. The air vents feature yellow Hetian jade trim, while the upholstery includes Suzhou silk embroidery. Rear-seat entertainment is handled by a powered 21.4-inch overhead screen. The sedan also gets a 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence audio system and refrigerators for passengers.
BYD Yangwang Altior Battery and Range
The electric sedan is based on BYD’s e4 platform and uses four independently controlled electric motors, one for each wheel. Power comes from the company’s second-generation Blade Battery. Yangwang claims a driving range of more than 1,000km on the CLTC test cycle. This is a China-specific certification figure, so the actual range in everyday driving may be lower.
The Altior also supports BYD’s Flash Charging technology. Further charging specifications are yet to be announced. The sedan features the DiSus fully active body control system and BYD’s God’s Eye A driver assistance technology. Other announced functions include a tank-turn feature and an emergency flotation system.
BYD Yangwang Altior Price and Limited Edition Details
Yangwang has opened pre-orders in China for the four-seat Shanhe Dingyun limited edition. CnEVPost reports an expected price of 2.08 million yuan, or approximately Rs 2.9 crore, with production limited to 399 units worldwide. The price remains preliminary rather than a confirmed final retail figure. The edition gets a brown-and-gold exterior theme and a jade-inspired cabin treatment.
Will BYD Yangwang Altior Launch in India?
There is no confirmed India launch timeline for the Yangwang Altior. BYD has not announced an Indian price or confirmed that the sedan will be sold here. If it eventually arrives, import duties, taxes and local positioning could make its price very different from the Chinese estimate.
The Altior gives BYD a new entry in the ultra-luxury electric sedan space, where established names such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Maybach set the benchmark. Its coach doors, four-seat lounge-style cabin and claimed 1,000km-plus CLTC range make it an ambitious flagship. Final pricing, performance figures and market-wise launch plans are still awaited.
