BYD's Yangwang brand unveiled the Altior (Dingyao in China) on 7 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi: a 5.6-metre, four-seat executive sedan with coach doors, which independent outlets place against the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Maybach S-Class. The limited Shanhe Dingyun edition is open for pre-order in China at CNY 2,080,000 (~$311,780), capped at 399 cars. BYD has not yet published power, torque, battery capacity or acceleration; we will add them as soon as they appear.
Key facts
- Price: CNY 2,080,000 (~$311,780) pre-order for the four-seat Shanhe Dingyun limited edition, 399 cars worldwide, CNY 300,000 (~$44,970) deposit (price, cap and deposit per CnEVPost and CarNewsChina; CnEVPost says the price is not final).
- Size: 5,600 × 2,030 × 1,590 mm, 3,500 mm wheelbase; 354 mm of rear knee room and 1,209 mm of rear legroom.
- Drive: four independently controlled motors on the e4 platform, described by BYD as all-electric; power and battery capacity are not published.
- Range: more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on the CLTC cycle from the second-generation Blade Battery.
- Cabin: 39-speaker Dynaudio system, 21.4-inch ceiling screen, 5.5 L rear refrigerator, 532 L boot.
- Doors: coach doors, rear doors open to 90°, front doors to 80°.
- Where: pre-orders in China; delivery timing and prices outside China are not announced.
Performance & Specs
The e4 platform gives every wheel its own motor, and BYD says it adjusts drive force more than 100 times per second. The confirmed abilities include stability after a high-speed tyre blowout, emergency flotation and tank turns; CarNewsChina adds a crab-walk mode. The DiSus fully active body control reads the road ahead and adjusts the suspension, which CarNewsChina says uses road-preview cameras.
BYD has not published system power, torque, 0-100 km/h time, top speed or battery capacity, and says more technical and charging details will be announced separately. Those fields below read “not disclosed” rather than carry an estimate.
| Powertrain | Four-motor all-electric (e4 platform), AWD |
|---|---|
| Power | Not disclosed |
| Torque | Not disclosed |
| 0–100 km/h | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Second-generation Blade, capacity not disclosed |
| Range | Over 1,000 km (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Four-motor all-electric (BYD); e4 platform |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | Not disclosed |
| ACCELERATION | Not disclosed |
| TOP SPEED | Not disclosed |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD (four independent motors) |
| BATTERY | Second-generation Blade Battery, capacity not disclosed |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Over 1,000 km (621 miles), CLTC |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,600 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mm |
| Ground clearance | Not disclosed |
Rear passengers get 354 mm of knee room and 1,209 mm of legroom, and the boot holds 532 L. The 21-inch wheels come in three styles with 275/45 low-noise tyres; CarNewsChina names Continental PremiumContact C.
| LENGTH | 5,600 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,030 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,590 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,500 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 532 L |
| FRUNK | Not disclosed |
Charging & Battery
The second-generation Blade Battery gives more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on the CLTC cycle, which BYD calls the all-electric range. BYD confirms FLASH Charging but has not given a charging power or time. CarNewsChina reports a 1,000 V architecture and, quoting BYD, 10-70% in about five minutes; treat that as a claim until the full sheet is published.
| BATTERY | Second-generation Blade Battery, capacity not disclosed |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | Not disclosed |
| DC FAST CHARGING | FLASH Charging, power not disclosed |
| DC 10-70% TIME | About 5 min (BYD claim, per CarNewsChina) |
Design & Interior
The front carries a jewel-style grille, and twelve lighting elements rotate and light up from the outside in as the owner approaches. Twin character lines run 4.8 m along the body. Front doors open to 80° and rear doors to 90°, and each door holds a bespoke umbrella. The Shanhe Dingyun edition is brown and gold outside with a brown and white cabin; a sill plate reads “Limited Edition 1 of 399”.
The cabin seats four in a symmetrical layout, with yellow Hetian jade vent trim, Suzhou-embroidered upholstery, semi-aniline leather and wool floor mats. The two rear seats are zero-gravity recliners with four-head mechanical massage and a one-touch relaxation mode, and the front passenger seat folds flat at one touch to open the view for the rear executive passenger.
Technology & Features
A 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence system has tweeters that rise and rotate at start-up. The 21.4-inch ceiling screen handles entertainment and conference-call screen sharing, and the 5.5 L rear refrigerator both cools and warms; BYD also lists a front refrigerator.
Safety & ADAS
The Altior is the first car with BYD's 4 nm Xuanji A3 chip, running God's Eye A with highway, urban and parking-space-to-parking-space navigation assistance plus parking assistance. CarNewsChina sees a roof-mounted LiDAR in the photos. BYD has not published a crash rating or the sensor count.
| ADAS LEVEL | Navigation assistance (level not stated by BYD) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | God's Eye A: highway, urban and parking-space-to-parking-space navigation assistance, parking assistance; roof LiDAR (per CarNewsChina); tyre-blowout stability |
Available Versions
| VERSION | DRIVETRAIN | EV RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanhe Dingyun Limited Edition (4 seats) | AWD | Over 1,000 km (CLTC) | CNY 2,080,000 (~$311,780) | 399 cars, brown and gold exterior, brown and white interior, Hetian jade vent trim; deposit CNY 300,000 |
Pricing & Availability
CnEVPost and CarNewsChina report that pre-orders opened on 7 November 2026 in China for the four-seat Shanhe Dingyun limited edition at CNY 2,080,000 (~$311,780), with a CNY 300,000 (~$44,970) deposit and, per CnEVPost, a worldwide cap of 399 cars. CnEVPost notes that the price is expected and not final; BYD's own release gives no price. A five-seat version follows later, and BYD will also offer Executive and Bespoke editions, with Shanhe Dingyun the first Bespoke theme. Delivery timing is not announced, and Yangwang has given no prices for the UAE or other export markets. Dollar figures use the ECB rate of 6 November 2026, 1 USD = CNY 6.6713.
How It Compares
Our catalog has no other 5.6 m four-seat limousine, so read these as contrasts. The Maextro S800 Grand Design is the closest Chinese flagship sedan at $205,296, about $106,500 below the Altior, with 851 hp and 1,200 km. The NIO ET9 starts at $113,600 with 697 hp and 650 km. Without an Altior power figure, the comparison rests on size, cabin and price.
- 1,209 mm of rear legroom and 90° rear coach doors
- More than 1,000 km CLTC range from the second-generation Blade Battery
- Four independent motors with tank turn and emergency flotation
- 532 L boot in a 5.6 m body
- No power, torque, 0-100 km/h or battery capacity published yet
- Limited to 399 four-seat cars; no delivery date
- Price of CNY 2,080,000 (~$311,780) is not final
On size, cabin and equipment the Altior is Yangwang's most ambitious sedan so far, with a pre-order price about $106,500 above the Maextro S800. BYD still has to publish power, battery capacity and a delivery date, so treat this as a strong first look rather than a full verdict; we will update it when the numbers arrive.
