The luxury subbrand of BYD, Yangwang, officially revealed the Yangwang Altior (Dingyao) on November 7, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, holding an event, and revealed all the specifications and features. It is a four-seat pure-electric limousine, which features Rolls-Royce-inspired coach doors that open at up to 90 degrees.
Revealing this all-electric model, the brand has also started the presale for the Chinese market with the price of 2,080,000 yuan, which translates to 311,540 USD. In the Chinese market, it is positioned against the rivals: the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and the Maextro S800.
The one showcased at the event and for which the presale is taking place since the unveiling is the Shanhe Dingyun Limited Edition, which features an exclusive brown and gold exterior that is paired with a brown and white interior.
Features a pure gold emblem.
At the front end, the Altior can be seen demonstrating a grille with 137 gemstone-cut elements. The brand has introduced a unique crystal lighting signature, which they named Ding-shaped diamond-cut. It has been revealed that the emblem present on the front is made of 24K pure gold.
From the sides, the limousine proportion is clearly visible. The length, width and height of this electric car are 5,600 mm, 2,030 mm and 1,590 mm, respectively. Yangwang has officially revealed that its wheelbase stands at 3,500 mm and sits on 21-inch alloy wheels that wear PremiumContact C Continental 275/45 R tyres.
The brand says that the front door can open at 80 degrees, but the rear can go up to 90 degrees. Revealed details also show that the disc-type alloy wheels that enhance its road presence are mirror-polished monoblocks.
Equipped with premium comfort features.
The Altior is available with four seats in a 2-2 layout. Seats in the second row are individuals; they are zero gravity for enhanced seating comfort. These seats also have powered leg support, and even the one-touch relaxation feature is available. For executive seating comfort in the second row, it has 354 mm rear knee room and 1,209 mm rear legroom.
It is worth noting the four-head mechanical massage system is available, which helps with killing the headache. Ensuring the immersive audio experience, its cabin is equipped with a 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence sound system. The 21.4-inch overhead display is added in the second row for the entertainment of second-row occupants.
Some notable elements inside the cabin are the full-grain semi-aniline leather upholstery, hand-polished yellow Hetian jade air vents, and front and rear refrigerators. Revealed details show the refrigerator in the second row is 5.5 litres, which helps in keeping the food and beverages fresh. The 532-litre luggage compartment behind the rear seat enhances luggage carrying practically.
God’s Eye A driver-assistance technology is present on this model, which features NOA for highway cruising and city driving, and even parking-to-parking. BYD’s in-house 4nm Xuanji A3 driving chip plays a crucial role for the intelligent driving features. Notably, this chipset is exclusively available on this model; in the future, it may be used for others too.
Runs up to 1,000 km.
Not everything but major details regarding the Altior are now available in the public domain. Yangwang says that it underpins BYD’s e⁴ four-motor electric platform, getting one electric motor on each axle. The use of next-generation BYD blade battery packs has been officially confirmed with 1,000-volt electrical architecture.
The setup of four motors confirms that it is available with an independent four-wheel drive drivetrain. Performance details are still pending, but the claimed range is officially out. It has been officially revealed that after each full charge, it will run up to 1,000 km on CLTC condition.