BYD Spots Ultra-Luxury EV Sedan With Coach Doors Ahead of Debut
The Yangwang flagship measures 5.5 meters and may feature solid-state batteries, with a projected price near $300,000.
A disguised prototype of BYD’s upcoming ultra-luxury executive sedan has been spotted in China, revealing rear-hinged coach doors and a massive footprint ahead of its expected debut this month.
What Happened
The vehicle belongs to Yangwang, BYD’s highest-end sub-brand, and was identified by general manager Hu Xiaoqing as the culmination of three years of development. Spotted by ThinkerCar, the prototype features a long wheelbase and boxy profile comparable to a Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom, measuring approximately 5.5 meters in length.
Visual evidence shows the sedan equipped with rear-hinged coach doors, a first for a BYD vehicle, and positioned at a Flash Charging station, indicating support for megawatt fast charging. While official specifications remain unannounced, local reports suggest the car may ride on BYD’s quad-motor e4 platform, potentially delivering over 1,000 horsepower.
Why It Matters
Yangwang executive general manager Zheng Yu described the model as featuring "unprecedented disruptive technology," with speculation centering on the inclusion of solid-state batteries. This aligns with comments from BYD executive vice president Stella Li, who stated last month that the company’s first vehicle with solid-state batteries would debut in 2027. If confirmed, this sedan could serve as the launchpad for BYD’s FinDreams battery business, which aims to begin producing sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries in small batches next year before scaling to mass production around 2030.
The move underscores BYD’s strategy of using its luxury sub-brand to showcase breakthrough tech, following previous debuts of the quad-motor e4 platform and second-generation Blade Batteries. The sedan is expected to command a premium price, with local reports suggesting a cost of over 2 million yuan, or nearly $300,000, significantly higher than the current Yangwang U7 sedan, which starts at roughly $98,000.
The Bottom Line
BYD’s Yangwang brand is poised to enter the elite executive sedan segment with a coach-doored flagship that may introduce solid-state battery technology and megawatt charging. With an official debut expected this month and a potential price tag approaching $300,000, the vehicle represents a significant step in BYD’s attempt to redefine luxury EV benchmarks.
