BYD’s Rolls-Royce rival is no longer a secret. On Saturday 7 November 2026, Yangwang unveiled the Altior at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, the first Yangwang brand event held outside China. The Altior is a 5.6-metre, four-seat electric limousine with four motors, coach doors and a claimed range of more than 1,000 km. Here is everything confirmed, what it costs in China, and what is still missing for UAE buyers.
Quick Highlights
- Global debut: 7 November 2026, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- 5,600 mm long with a 3,500 mm wheelbase, 201 mm longer than a Rolls-Royce Ghost
- Four independent electric motors, one on each wheel
- Claimed range of more than 1,000 km (CLTC) with 1,000V flash charging
- China pre-order price: 2.08 million yuan, about AED 1.12 to 1.14 million (US$306,000 to US$311,500), not final
- No UAE price announced yet
What Is the Yangwang Altior?
The Altior (called Dingyao in China) is the first ultra-luxury executive flagship from Yangwang, BYD’s high-end brand. It is positioned against the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and the Bentley Flying Spur. Yangwang says the design took three years and is inspired by the ding, an ancient Chinese bronze cauldron that also influenced the Yangwang U8 SUV.
Size and Design
The final dimensions are bigger than early reports suggested. The Altior is 5,600 mm long, 2,030 mm wide and 1,590 mm tall, with a 3,500 mm wheelbase. Highlights include:
- Rear-hinged coach doors that open almost 90 degrees, with umbrella holders built into the doors
- A grille set with 137 gemstones
- Mirror-polished monoblock wheels with floating centre caps that keep the Yangwang logo upright
- 275/45 R21 Continental PremiumContact C tyres, which look small for such a large car
- A champagne paint scheme with a black upper section on the launch car
Inside: Four Seats and a Rear-Passenger Focus
The Altior is effectively a chauffeur-driven limousine. The cabin has four seats, with two individual seats and a centre console in the rear. A five-seat version is planned for later.
Technology and Range
The Altior uses BYD’s e4 platform, shared with the Yangwang U8 and U9, where four independent motors adjust torque more than 100 times per second. A new DiSus active body control system manages movement across six degrees of freedom. The car runs a second-generation Blade battery on a 1,000V architecture with flash charging, and Yangwang claims more than 1,000 km of CLTC range. CLTC is an optimistic test cycle, so real-world range will be lower.
It is also the first car with BYD’s own 4 nm Xuanji A3 driver-assistance chip, running the God’s Eye A system. The system offers navigation assistance on motorways and city streets, parking-space-to-parking-space guidance and parking assistance. As with all driver-assistance systems, the driver stays responsible.
Not yet published: power, torque and battery capacity.
Editions: Executive and Bespoke
The Altior will be offered in Executive and Bespoke editions. The first Bespoke car, the Shanhe Dingyun, is inspired by mountains and rivers held within a ding, with a brown and gold exterior and a jade-inspired interior. In China, pre-orders for this launch edition opened at 2.08 million yuan, about AED 1.12 to 1.14 million (US$306,000 to US$311,500). A deposit of 300,000 yuan, about AED 164,000 (US$44,660), reserves a build slot. Reports say only 399 cars will be made, which is more than Yangwang’s average monthly sales in China. The final price is not confirmed and the Executive edition has no price yet.
What About the UAE?
No UAE price, specification or delivery date has been announced. Chinese prices do not translate directly, because shipping, duties, specifications and positioning all change the final figure. In the UAE, Yangwang is retailed by Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility at Destination Yangwang in Dubai Festival City, on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz and at Umm Al Nar in Abu Dhabi, so these are the places to ask.
A Big Week for Yangwang in the UAE
The Altior debut comes days after the Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a speed record of 503.17 km/h on Abu Dhabi’s E11 road on 1 November, and after BYD’s Celebration of Speed at Burj Park in Dubai on 6 November. BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li said the Altior represents the brand’s vision for Chinese luxury. In China, Yangwang delivered 3,251 cars from January to September 2026, up 38.9% on last year.
Final Thoughts
With four motors, a 1,000 km claimed range and a limousine layout, the Altior is BYD’s boldest attempt yet to enter the ultra-luxury class. The big unknowns are power figures, the UAE price and whether buyers who pay this much will choose a new brand over one with a century of heritage. Would you choose an Altior over a Rolls-Royce Ghost? Tell us in the comments.
