Yangwang Unveils Altior Electric Ultra-Luxury Limousine
The 5.6-metre, four-seat Altior sits above the U7, U8 and U9 in Yangwang's lineup.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Yangwang has unveiled the Altior, an electric ultra-luxury limousine measuring 5.6 metres long with a 3500-millimetre wheelbase and a four-seat cabin. The brand is preparing a European launch in 2028.
Why it matters
The Altior signals how far Chinese electric brands are moving into the ultra-luxury segment, which has traditionally been dominated by established European marques. Its planned European debut would test whether the brand can compete directly in those markets.
The Altior measures 5.6 metres long on a 3500-millimetre wheelbase, with rear leg room claimed at 1209 millimetres. Yangwang promises a range above 621 miles per charge on China's CLTC cycle, a figure not yet verified under other test standards.
The players
Yangwang
Yangwang is the ultra-luxury electric vehicle brand of BYD, the Chinese automaker known for its battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The details
The Altior features a four-seat cabin, a 21.4-inch screen that folds down from the ceiling, and a front grille whose decorative pattern appears to shift under different light. Its headlights contain 12 individually rotating elements that perform a routine when the owner approaches, and its interior air vents are finished in Chinese jade stone.
Timeline
2028: Yangwang plans to launch its brand in Europe.
Roadmap
Chinese electric brands are steadily moving up-market, with Yangwang's Altior positioned above its U7, U8 and U9 models as a limousine rivaling long-wheelbase European luxury saloons. The planned 2028 European launch places the brand directly against established premium makers in their home markets.
The Altior is not yet on sale, and its planned European launch is not until 2028, so buyers will not be able to order it in the near term. Its claimed 621-mile range would matter most to luxury buyers who regularly drive long distances, but that figure comes from China's CLTC test cycle.
The takeaway
Chinese electric brands are pushing into ultra-luxury, and buyers considering premium electric limousines should watch how Yangwang's range and pricing hold up once the car reaches the market. Official figures from manufacturer tests may differ from real-world results.
Further reading
For broader context on the shift toward battery power, see Electric Vehicles.
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