BYD Reveals Suicide Doors on Upcoming Yangwang Altior Luxury EV
The new flagship sedan is expected to debut in Dubai around November 5 with a rumored price near $300,000.
BYD has confirmed that its upcoming ultra-luxury flagship sedan, the Yangwang Altior, will feature suicide doors, marking a first for any model in the company’s lineup.
What Happened
Yangwang general manager Hu Xiaoqing stated on Friday that the new sedan’s rear doors will swing open nearly 90 degrees, creating a wide-open entrance. Hu also shared a preview of the vehicle’s front fascia, which includes a dot-matrix Gemstone grille and crystal-inspired headlights. The Yangwang brand sits at the top of BYD’s hierarchy, comparable to BMW’s Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Maybach, and has previously introduced advanced technologies such as the quad-motor e4 platform and DiSus-X body control system.
Why It Matters
The Altior represents BYD’s continued push into the elite segment of the electric vehicle market. The sedan is expected to measure approximately 5,500 mm (216 inches) in length, similar in size to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom. While BYD has not confirmed all technical specifications, images show the vehicle charging at a BYD Flash Charge station, suggesting it will utilize Blade Battery 2.0 and 5-minute Flash Charging technology. Rumors also indicate the Altior could be BYD’s first vehicle to feature solid-state batteries, though executive vice president Stella Li previously noted that such technology would debut in 2027.
The Bottom Line
The global launch of the Yangwang Altior is planned for the UAE, with CarNewsChina reporting an expected unveiling in Dubai around November 5. Prices are rumored to start in the 2 million yuan range, approximately $300,000, positioning the Altior above the current highest-priced mass-produced Yangwang model, the U8L, which starts at 1.45 million yuan ($217,000).
