BYD is testing “unprecedented disruptive technology” in its upcoming executive electric sedan, including coach doors and possibly solid-state EV batteries.

Yangwang is BYD’s highest-end, ultra-luxury brand, positioned above Denza at the pinnacle of the company’s lineup.

BYD uses the sub-brand to showcase its latest breakthrough technology. In the past, Yangwang vehicles have debuted new tech, including BYD’s quad-motor e4 platform, its second-generation Blade Batteries, and its 5-minute Flash Charging system.

For its next flagship model, BYD is preparing to push further into the elite category. Hu Xiaoqing, Yangwang’s general manager, offered a sneak peek at the flagship sedan for the first time about two weeks ago.

The upcoming executive sedan looked a bit like the Rolls-Royce Phantom, with a long wheelbase and boxy profile.

Ahead of its debut, a disguised prototype was spotted in China (via ThinkerCar), offering a closer look at the flagship sedan from nearly every angle.

Hu said the new model is “the culmination of three years of meticulous development by Yangwang, featuring the brand’s signature design language, and is an ultra-luxury executive sedan.”

The executive-class sedan is about 5.5 meters long, roughly the size of a Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom.

BYD has yet to announce details, but the sedan was shown with rear-hinged coach doors, a first for one of its vehicles. It was also shown at one of BYD’s Flash Charging stations, indicating it will support megawatt fast charging.

According to local reports , Yangwang’s ultra-luxury EV will also be BYD’s first vehicle to use solid-state batteries.

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