BYD Teases Ultra-Luxury EV Yangwang Altior




BYD has teased the Yangwang Altior, an ultra-luxury electric car positioned to compete with the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Its official reveal is set for November 8 in Abu Dhabi.
Chinese automaker BYD, the largest electric-vehicle manufacturer, has teased the Yangwang Altior, an ultra-luxury electric car. The model is expected to compete with the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
The vehicle is heavily decorated with chrome, and its design elements are inspired by ancient Chinese ritual vessels from various dynasties.
The official presentation of the Yangwang Altior will take place on November 8 in Abu Dhabi.
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AnalysisIt shows Chinese EV makers moving beyond mass-market and premium segments into ultra-luxury, challenging long-established European brands.
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