BYD unveiled the Yangwang Altior, its new ultra-luxury EV with coach doors, over 1,000 km of CTLC range, a 1,000V fast-charging platform, and plenty of premium extras.

The “super-luxury executive flagship sedan,” as BYD calls it, made its official debut in Abu Dhabi, UAE, over the weekend.

For those who don’t know, Yangwang is BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, sitting at the very top of its brand hierarchy.

The Atrio is Yangwang’s largest and most luxurious sedan, set to compete with high-end brands like Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Benz Maybach.

Measuring 5,600 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, and 1,590 mm tall, with a 3,500 mm wheelbase, BYD’s flagship sedan sits squarely between the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom (standard wheelbase) in length.

BYD said the “Golden Body Proportions” are designed to maximize interior space for both front and rear passengers.

Its meticulous front-end design is inspired by “Ding,” a traditional ancient Chinese cauldron, featuring “diamond-cut” headlights, a 137-gemstone dot-matrix grille, and, to top it off, a 24K pure gold car emblem sits up front and center.

The coach doors create a grand entrance, with the front doors opening at an 80-degree angle and the rear doors opening to a 90-degree angle.

Inside, the flagship sedan takes luxury up a notch with a massive, full-length panoramic center infotainment screen that extends from the driver to the passenger side.

The “Wrap-around cockpit” is designed to create an immersive, premium experience, with four executive seats and a central island for rear passengers that includes vehicle controls, storage, and even a champagne glass holder.

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