BYD Unveils Yangwang Altior Luxury Electric Sedan

Yangwang, the luxury vehicle brand owned by BYD, unveiled the Altior, a large electric luxury sedan, in Abu Dhabi. The four-seat model combines four electric motors, coach-style doors and a cabin designed around rear-passenger comfort, as BYD enters a market occupied by established ultra-luxury brands.

BYD says the Altior can travel more than 1,000 kilometres, or 621 miles, on a charge under China’s CLTC test cycle. That figure is not a certified result under other testing systems. Estimates in reports put its range at about 500 to 520 miles under the WLTP or a comparable European cycle.

The sedan measures 5.6 metres long and has a grille with individually polished elements and lighting that illuminates in sequence as occupants approach. Its front doors open to 80 degrees and the rear coach doors to 90 degrees. The cabin includes two aviation-style, zero-gravity rear seats with massage functions, a relaxation mode, natural wood finishes and Chinese-inspired decorative details.

The Altior also has a 39-speaker Dynaudio sound system, an overhead entertainment screen and refrigerators for front and rear passengers. The rear unit can cool or warm items. BYD has not released final...