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BYD has unveiled the Yangwang Altior, a battery-electric luxury sedan aimed at models such as the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. BYD claims more than 1,000 kilometers of range on China’s CLTC test cycle, while the car’s four-motor setup enables tank-style turns; pre-sale pricing starts at 2.08 million yuan, with deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
BYD has debuted the Yangwang Altior, a large, four-motor electric luxury sedan aimed at the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, with a claimed range above 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) on China’s CLTC test cycle. The company is taking pre-sales at 2.08 million yuan, about $311,000, and says deliveries are planned for the second quarter of 2027.
The Altior’s four electric motors, one at each wheel, are the basis for a tank-style turning function that lets the car pivot in a tight space. The source report describes the maneuver but does not provide a turning radius, operating limits or a demonstration protocol. BYD also lists an emergency flotation function intended to help occupants escape if the vehicle ends up in water; details of how that system works were not provided.
BYD says the sedan can travel more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a full charge. That figure uses the CLTC test cycle, which is a Chinese rating and should not be read as a direct prediction of distance in everyday driving or under other testing standards. The company also says charging from 10% to 70% takes five minutes using its megawatt-capable Flash Chargers. The report does not specify the conditions behind that charging claim or charger availability.
The car’s luxury equipment includes a camera-informed suspension system, rear reclining and massaging seats, a 21.4-inch overhead screen and a 39-speaker audio system. BYD lists 354 millimeters (13.9 inches) of rear knee room and 1,209 millimeters (47.6 inches) of legroom. Exterior details include 137 gem-cut decorative elements, a front emblem reported to be 24-karat gold, and doors that open wide, including rear coach doors.
A New Price Point for Electric Luxury
The Altior puts BYD’s Yangwang marque into a high-priced segment traditionally associated with established European luxury brands. Its announced price and feature list make the car a test of whether an electric sedan from a Chinese manufacturer can attract buyers seeking chauffeur-focused comfort and prominent styling at this level.
Its range and charging figures could also shape how prospective buyers assess a very large luxury EV, but both require careful qualification. The 1,000-kilometer figure is a CLTC claim, and the five-minute charging statement depends on access to compatible megawatt-capable equipment. The tank-turn capability is a distinctive feature, but the available reporting does not establish how useful it will be in ordinary driving.
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Yangwang’s Expansion Beyond Performance Cars
BYD is positioning the Altior as a flagship luxury sedan under Yangwang, its premium brand. The source report says the model debuted in Abu Dhabi and describes the brand as selling vehicles in China and the United Arab Emirates. It reports that BYD plans to open its first Yangwang stores in the United Kingdom next year, though it does not provide a specific opening date or details of the sales rollout.
The Altior combines familiar chauffeur-car cues—rear coach doors, bespoke umbrellas and extensive rear-seat amenities—with an all-electric powertrain and a large dashboard display. The comparison with the Ghost and Maybach is BYD’s market positioning, not evidence that the cars have been directly tested against one another. The source identifies a pre-sale price of 2.08 million yuan and an intended Q2 2027 delivery start; it does not give export-market pricing.
“The Altior can deliver more than 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a full charge, according to BYD.”
— BYD, as reported by InsideEVs
Real-World Range and Charging Conditions
Several key performance details remain unverified in the source material. There is no independent range test, and the CLTC rating may differ from results under other test cycles or in real-world use. The report also does not give the battery’s usable capacity, the Altior’s motor output, or the conditions required to achieve the quoted five-minute charging window.
BYD reportedly describes the powertrain as a quad-motor setup producing more than 1,000 horsepower, but that figure is not accompanied by a technical specification in the supplied report. The tank-turn feature’s operating conditions and the flotation system’s limits are also unclear. Export availability, final pricing outside China and the UAE, and whether planned UK stores will carry the Altior have not been confirmed in the source material.
Deliveries Planned for 2027
The next stated milestone is the start of customer deliveries in the second quarter of 2027. Before then, further details are needed on final specifications, real-world range, charging requirements and the systems behind the car’s turning and flotation functions. BYD’s reported UK retail plans may also clarify where the Yangwang brand will be sold, but the supplied report gives no confirmed Altior launch date or price for that market.
Key Questions
How far does BYD say the Yangwang Altior can travel?
BYD claims more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) on a full charge using China’s CLTC test cycle. That is a manufacturer-reported rating, not an independent real-world range result.
How can the Altior perform a tank turn?
The sedan has four electric motors, one at each wheel. The report says this arrangement enables a tank-style turn, but it does not specify the maneuver’s limits or conditions.
How much does the Yangwang Altior cost?
Its reported pre-sale price is 2.08 million yuan, approximately $311,000. Pricing for markets outside the reported pre-sale region was not provided.
When are Altior deliveries expected to start?
BYD’s stated schedule is to begin deliveries in the second quarter of 2027. The supplied report does not give a more specific date.
Source: insideevs.com
