# BYD Yangwang unveils luxury sedan Dingyao/Altior

> BYD, via its premium brand Yangwang, unveils the Dingyao/Altior, its first luxury electric sedan outside the U series, at a world premiere in the United Arab Emirates in November 2026. The model is presented as a high-end solid-state battery sedan, with luxury features such as reverse-opening or near-vertical doors and a four-seat cabin. The expected price would exceed 2 million yuan, placing the product in the ultra-luxury segment. Coverage is international: China and the United Arab Emirates follow the launch, while France is mentioned as the last priority market for the Altior; the United States, Brazil and Spain are also among the countries covering the file.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley and 2 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, France), followed from 31 October 2026 to 8 November 2026. 57 articles from 24 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 02:47.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Chine, Émirats arabes unis, France
- Brands: BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Chery, Rolls-Royce
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 01:00
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 02:47
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/298-byd-yangwang-unveils-luxury-sedan-dingyao-altior

## National stories (8)

- China — 0 country-specific event, 16 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 11 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- New Zealand — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Reported figures

- 2 million yuan
- $300,000
- €279,000

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- The model targets the ultra-luxury segment against Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley. (11 independent sources: [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t6uu.html), [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-01/detail-inixecei7107544.d.html?vt=4), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62061), [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/carros-eletricos/byd-yangwang-altior-sera-rival-chines-do-rolls-royce-ghost/), [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/813696/yangwang-altior-sedan-lujo-chino/), [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/apres-bugatti-le-chinois-byd-veut-battre-rolls-royce-et-bentley-avec-l-enorme-limousine-altior-224979.htm#xtor=RSS-40), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/huge-new-yangwang-altior-byds-answer-rolls-royce-phantom), [autoexpress.co.uk](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQTnpXcUJ0dEhQVFN6TVVCalZ4QWlWR2VYRkNHLUxUSG5tYzM1OHVIWHBpN1ZlZkJWNkxXQnR5S3R1WTRIZUFjR2VmaDB1TTFZdkhsU3Y0dldEZFp0QVpHT0NLVkNNUmFtazk4eUxybk9lTGFxSGEtQXgzOGNNdFBfcVlHWndtR1hDbE95ME16Z3hrTEtOZ2Z5OGVZY0ZERnFt?oc=5), [Diariomotor](https://www.diariomotor.com/noticia/yangwang-altior/), [Notícias Automotivas](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/novo-seda-de-luxo-da-byd-mira-rolls-royce-e-mercedes-maybach-com-560-m-de-comprimento-e-20-cm-a-mais-que-o-ghost-na-carroceria/), [Paul Tan](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1UckpPMmk4WFJXbm5OdXJ6cURRczMxYTJlNFZYRkdIdlFTVVcyMTFlenN0UFNjNzN6R2dTQUJZRGd2SUtRc2dMemo2V3dDWVp5Y1VkdkJLb3F1WF9xd0NsYWtxa1NaaUJzSlktYlNwd08?oc=5))
- BYD's Yangwang brand has unveiled its luxury sedan Altior, named Dingyao in China. (10 independent sources: [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t6uu.html), [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-01/detail-inixecei7107544.d.html?vt=4), [Tarmac Life](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQY3EtTUtiNUp5Q3Vrd2VDNUxFR19xUHpiTzNpVDV4Qnh2dVRDS1pjSmJRR3Ryd0prTm5DRWxKU3JHT2NIVkF2dnUzR1dDT2kzRlIzNlBWcXVDNC11dEZ3X2hxN2VuY1lRNXNBdnl6azExZlllc0dmcF9nQ2Q1MDJwWGJUWExqaExGMFdJNWF0YnlGSDgtaGlEdml5bkJud0Mta2xzUlQxZW8?oc=5), [CarNewsChina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/05/byds-yangwang-altior-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-on-november-8/), [motorhub.news](https://motorhub.news/en/industry-news/byd-yangwang-altior-set-for-abu-dhabi-debut-on-november-8/), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/environnement/calandre-monumentale-habitacle-digne-dun-palace-et-autonomie-xxl-yangwang-devoile-son-nouveau-fleuron-1475948.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [cnevpost.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5PWFdfVnJwOVJPOXZtbUlvNG85U2Z5UDNwXzB0UXJkVzU2WnN2SlZPWERUZE5qWXdMNVgzQ1VONTEyVFgxYUxUNFF6Rk5pT3lxUm5QYmtvU192M0plMDhfWW44OVB6NThzYnFB?oc=5), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBOTFVoOHhCTnZGY2V3Ym5HZkM0aHFybUNnNTh3NGJOX3dTUVpLWFVzNW4tX3QtZjZQbXFWU2x2b3JkQWV6M1NYTDZFUzBvNVpGeE9VX0pUMTlOQm5LWlpISTN2UnRLbGRqd2M4?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/info-nouveautes-produits/yangwang-altior-2026-byd-nouvelle-limousine-electrique-images-430678.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62133))
- The sedan is equipped with rear reverse-opening doors (coach doors) opening to nearly 90 degrees. (10 independent sources: [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/30/byd-reveals-flashy-new-feature-upcoming-luxury-ev/), [Mezha.net](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxQOG5BYk14YUEybDNJWlBkUHR0dFVVSy1wZ2hWNzEyQzdEU1VueHV2WGw3dUNSUHotVGxsN1AzMzJyMFlsRVd3Z3dGeEE2eGlRUEJDRHdWN0V1RnlzMm9sNERMMXhJQm5nSTZwa3BIY3IwTUpZa1BiTHZrck1WR080U3BHQjA4dw?oc=5), [UA.NEWS](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQX0w1RDlXUlNzZDI3QjVzMkl6UXE4UzkyUHZ2Q2cxQXA2NlFhQzFfUG05QUhFUHJiMXlJX2ZMaW81VjZtbjM5NF83Zkt2M0hhRGwtOFZnbnFLbXo3QVF4d2pGYW1iNEV5cE96a0hBUGJmRVdPZkYtamUzRm9UYUczZWplNS0yQjZZU21FQ3M2VUNwV0lZOFF0LVVOLVdMWkUtaGlsNFdSbzdJNXZiU1hwVFdYdjl0WmVacVhEYQ?oc=5), [evmagazine.eu](https://www.evmagazine.eu/byd-yangwang-altior-suicide-doors-5500-mm-and-dubai-debut-early-november), [morningoverview.com](https://morningoverview.com/byds-coming-luxury-ev-gets-suicide-doors-and-a-gemstone-grille/), [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-05/detail-inixsvxu9363293.d.html?vt=4), [CarNewsChina.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPakdDcjFBTm4xSzNaN3dndmFaSTRobVJGVU4xMWRfRHdpajVzbE8teF8zUDVmVndmNkI1RWI0RE5hZW1CVkI1NVJfRzJMOEM5OEZ0SlB2OVhsN3YzMEZaSjN5NEJOWl9OaHhpSk14T05pS2tDXzZvMDBoVDd4V2E2emtUNGhtbHJoUnNjSVFVQUE3aHB6cUtkZHpRc0lXcHhvakRnYlpua1RqS1hVYWhsd2VvZmgwOVE0?oc=5), [AUTOJOSH](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNY2NwNWxOalNFVEQ5cVg0ZFRndVdaUHY4TVZIZ0R1TFN4bHUxSHJlZ2VpbjVkTGZQV2JFc1dERXF4R0N3R3ZOcExBYS1YUEdxRDdKbWFhUDhodzNfZUZVM0YxeVR4a0dScG9QMHhZOHpqMV91d2lrT0FLYUJxZ2pCM2Etc0g3VENITHBzNUgwVQ?oc=5), [Paul Tan](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1UckpPMmk4WFJXbm5OdXJ6cURRczMxYTJlNFZYRkdIdlFTVVcyMTFlenN0UFNjNzN6R2dTQUJZRGd2SUtRc2dMemo2V3dDWVp5Y1VkdkJLb3F1WF9xd0NsYWtxa1NaaUJzSlktYlNwd08?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62133))
- The Altior had its world premiere in Abu Dhabi. (5 independent sources: [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBOTFVoOHhCTnZGY2V3Ym5HZkM0aHFybUNnNTh3NGJOX3dTUVpLWFVzNW4tX3QtZjZQbXFWU2x2b3JkQWV6M1NYTDZFUzBvNVpGeE9VX0pUMTlOQm5LWlpISTN2UnRLbGRqd2M4?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/info-nouveautes-produits/yangwang-altior-2026-byd-nouvelle-limousine-electrique-images-430678.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62133), [EVs & Beyond](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxORURwZGtVdVJIa0RnREU0TW1RX193SmtOWVJZWGQ0V0RFY1pUSl96dTNlZGE1X0VOUkl1ZXh0amN6eTZjY1FxY3Q1MGlNNlgwczZVVE1jRUJzQnpOeVphc2h6OS0yNk9NYzJtT1R0aFZ5c09NVVRsUzVVQ2F5eG4yaXB3ZWxBNmw4?oc=5), [Auto Trader NZ](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOM3VlN1M2YkNQXzdMa2tuOGtaM1FYdEM2WlFFd3UyYXhfaUpkZnJEOC1uUEVIeG0yS1plNmE0T2VmcnJjZUtMTk1KMzhwdjgwdVpUVWxLVHpFMkt1VnUyYnl4NHdpX2dJeHFZeWdLQ2xiUUE3WGczTkNJR3BiV2hDSUNzSU85ZEdycHJIYmdjZy1HS3BP?oc=5))
- The expected price would exceed 2 million yuan. (5 independent sources: [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-05/detail-inixsvxu9363293.d.html?vt=4), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5NZkZMZjZubE8yUGtQNXhFV3JsUlVGbEVMSWo5Vkh3X1N3NnpOQXQwTW9MQWZrQTF4RVFFa2UtY3hDNlVJUEtqa1pWWjNDTzVJcFNYUFdWNTFiQzNzNGNyLUFn?oc=5), [AutoNext.co](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNbzNpWDlqRFp6NzJ2SWJYdFNINVZrajQtZUtmNkkwVVVLRkRMenc3bUh3Z2IwWWZGaTc5Q3FQOU4wX1UyLWJSTFpIc1JOaG1iTWh3MWpVRVNibFJGc29XYUdZcHlDeVdRR05XMWFBdTRkcEkySXVJOFJYa3B5NlE2bQ?oc=5), [Digital Trends](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPSG9tVm13bnFFYmlQNG05WkZBU1dYNW5IcVFDREx6Q1pHNXVCTzdXRW9CTmJPV1BuRklkd3k1YnpZSkJjZjZOaWVOV1ZMQ09IZzBCMlVBY2QxaUZWVlNteno3M29zVFNYSmx4MmhudjBFcl9Rb24xSnoxZkVHVERZalc1dGxJT0lpOVh1N0dwVHpOWmRzS3h2OE5LMUxDbEF2V19MRFI1T0s4UURtakRNU1RaYTlNQmFZ?oc=5), [https://intensive911.com/](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFBuTGlQY00zQVR5UVBIbmdDMllmNllUQXdPYlpreExRVkVKSnZMUUxFVlBxOEIwWFNtRXhGMHpwSHQ0OFlJckxlUzJsVkxzMDN1SzZQdGVjUDI1ZXhHeE1hRE9WdVUtbWRnNTY0TUNwb1k2SUFM?oc=5))
- The vehicle is equipped with solid-state batteries. (5 independent sources: [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/30/byd-reveals-flashy-new-feature-upcoming-luxury-ev/), [renewablefocus.com](https://renewablefocus.com/byd-reveals-a-flashy-new-feature-on-its-upcoming-luxury-ev), [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t6uu.html), [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-01/detail-inixecei7107544.d.html?vt=4), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/se-filtra-yangwang-altior-20261105-42688.html))
- The front grille features 137 gems. (4 independent sources: [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-05/detail-inixsvxu9363293.d.html?vt=4), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBOTFVoOHhCTnZGY2V3Ym5HZkM0aHFybUNnNTh3NGJOX3dTUVpLWFVzNW4tX3QtZjZQbXFWU2x2b3JkQWV6M1NYTDZFUzBvNVpGeE9VX0pUMTlOQm5LWlpISTN2UnRLbGRqd2M4?oc=5), [Supercar Blondie](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPWTBRdWg5Z3BFV0JqVXdJaFNHVXFFaFZCNjdxeVNzS0hGWlZwak5Cd1RLeXRPeEpwN0M0SWZKVUE2NktoaXE3YlZCcHl3ejduOXphUTNobFJNS1Zjb3pGTy1TSUd5Y0M5ZmoweHN0WGo3blQ2cURiVlRGWEN5Q3QwZFpDZGZFMEVW?oc=5), [autoexpress.co.uk](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQTnpXcUJ0dEhQVFN6TVVCalZ4QWlWR2VYRkNHLUxUSG5tYzM1OHVIWHBpN1ZlZkJWNkxXQnR5S3R1WTRIZUFjR2VmaDB1TTFZdkhsU3Y0dldEZFp0QVpHT0NLVkNNUmFtazk4eUxybk9lTGFxSGEtQXgzOGNNdFBfcVlHWndtR1hDbE95ME16Z3hrTEtOZ2Z5OGVZY0ZERnFt?oc=5))
- The wheelbase measures 3,500 mm. (2 independent sources: [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBOTFVoOHhCTnZGY2V3Ym5HZkM0aHFybUNnNTh3NGJOX3dTUVpLWFVzNW4tX3QtZjZQbXFWU2x2b3JkQWV6M1NYTDZFUzBvNVpGeE9VX0pUMTlOQm5LWlpISTN2UnRLbGRqd2M4?oc=5), [AutoNext.co](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNbzNpWDlqRFp6NzJ2SWJYdFNINVZrajQtZUtmNkkwVVVLRkRMenc3bUh3Z2IwWWZGaTc5Q3FQOU4wX1UyLWJSTFpIc1JOaG1iTWh3MWpVRVNibFJGc29XYUdZcHlDeVdRR05XMWFBdTRkcEkySXVJOFJYa3B5NlE2bQ?oc=5))
- The cabin is arranged in a four-seat luxury configuration. (2 independent sources: [CarNewsChina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-altior-debuts-with-rolls-royce-style-coach-doors-and-5-5-metre-body/), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/huge-new-yangwang-altior-byds-answer-rolls-royce-phantom))
- It has four motors and an announced range of over 1,000 km (CLTC cycle) or 621 miles. (2 independent sources: [motor1.uol.com.br](https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/814740/byd-marca-altoluxo-yangwang-estreia/), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/huge-new-yangwang-altior-byds-answer-rolls-royce-phantom))

**Sources disagree**

- Launch date and place: November 6 in Dubai according to [新浪汽车](https://auto.sina.cn/2026-11-05/detail-inixsvxu9363293.d.html?vt=4) ; November 8 in Abu Dhabi according to [CarNewsChina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/05/byds-yangwang-altior-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-on-november-8/), [motorhub.news](https://motorhub.news/en/industry-news/byd-yangwang-altior-set-for-abu-dhabi-debut-on-november-8/) ; November 7 in Abu Dhabi according to [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/info-nouveautes-produits/yangwang-altior-2026-byd-nouvelle-limousine-electrique-images-430678.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62133) ; Dubai, early November according to [latestevnews.com](https://www.latestevnews.com/articles/yangwang-hu-byds-luxury-sedan-targets-dubai), [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/813696/yangwang-altior-sedan-lujo-chino/), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/environnement/calandre-monumentale-habitacle-digne-dun-palace-et-autonomie-xxl-yangwang-devoile-son-nouveau-fleuron-1475948.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown)
- Vehicle length: about 5.5 m according to [evmagazine.eu](https://www.evmagazine.eu/byd-yangwang-altior-suicide-doors-5500-mm-and-dubai-debut-early-november), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62061), [CarNewsChina.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPakdDcjFBTm4xSzNaN3dndmFaSTRobVJGVU4xMWRfRHdpajVzbE8teF8zUDVmVndmNkI1RWI0RE5hZW1CVkI1NVJfRzJMOEM5OEZ0SlB2OVhsN3YzMEZaSjN5NEJOWl9OaHhpSk14T05pS2tDXzZvMDBoVDd4V2E2emtUNGhtbHJoUnNjSVFVQUE3aHB6cUtkZHpRc0lXcHhvakRnYlpua1RqS1hVYWhsd2VvZmgwOVE0?oc=5) ; 5.60 m according to [motor1.uol.com.br](https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/814740/byd-marca-altoluxo-yangwang-estreia/), [cnevpost.com](https://cnevpost.com/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-debuts-altior/), [L'Automobile Magazine](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gJBVV95cUxOZHJ0cmpuSUlnQjJXcmUtejRZZ3JHbEl6cVg5ZFpTN1UybGFGWTk2NVB3Y1pWNGstUERvS3dXZGxQZ0hOY2VTU05tR005YUFycFR5c1Rwd0JxdHFBdmpzYTBjc0lEQmxvU3EtTnBXS0t4VGQxeTdPblA2SGRfeExQZlphcU84WFlhamxZM1VZRzVtQXhPcjUtQkUtQmFmMW1mRGI1Q1U4LXF0bEpKYkozQmFlOWtadTM2cF96XzZONmI3aDRDb1hNWWlNRThxU3RoWEx5V3FhY3JNWHRiSHd0RHpMXzhKNV9oQXRNYy1WOWZBN0J3cVhsNXVXZllFdGhFNC0yM2FwaFl4OE1JeFZvb1g4WHBkUnRwTEkwRmE3c25XQjZxUlIxdndJR0pIblVNM2tJUHpXUVFEOXJvaEFsbldvVnJOczl4LXhaUlNoU3VDNjBCMmc?oc=5), [autocar.co.uk](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/huge-new-yangwang-altior-byds-answer-rolls-royce-phantom), [bevolt.com](https://www.bevolt.com/fr-fr/automobile/actualites/voitures-electriques/351307-yangwang-altior-la-rolls-electrique-chinoise/), [Notícias Automotivas](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/novo-seda-de-luxo-da-byd-mira-rolls-royce-e-mercedes-maybach-com-560-m-de-comprimento-e-20-cm-a-mais-que-o-ghost-na-carroceria/)

**Updates**

- 8 November 2026 at 03:22: Presale open in China at the presentation.
- 8 November 2026 at 03:22: Price specified at launch: about €279,000 (over $300,000).

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: The model targets the ultra-luxury segment against Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley. ([dubicars.com](https://www.dubicars.com/news/yangwang-altior-launch-global-debut-abu-dhabi.html), [noticiasautomotivas.com.br](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/novo-seda-de-luxo-da-byd-mira-rolls-royce-e-mercedes-maybach-com-560-m-de-comprimento-e-20-cm-a-mais-que-o-ghost-na-carroceria), [evinfo.net](https://evinfo.net/2026/11/byd-unveils-yangwang-altior-luxury-electric-sedan-with-rolls-royce-style-coach-doors/), [thebay.mo](https://thebay.mo/innovation-business/business/yangwang-altior-byd-luxury-sedan-uae-debut), [carnewschina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/05/byds-yangwang-altior-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-on-november-8/?source=newscura))
- Confirmed: BYD's Yangwang brand has unveiled its luxury sedan Altior, named Dingyao in China. ([dubicars.com](https://www.dubicars.com/news/yangwang-altior-launch-global-debut-abu-dhabi.html), [noticiasautomotivas.com.br](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/novo-seda-de-luxo-da-byd-mira-rolls-royce-e-mercedes-maybach-com-560-m-de-comprimento-e-20-cm-a-mais-que-o-ghost-na-carroceria), [evinfo.net](https://evinfo.net/2026/11/byd-unveils-yangwang-altior-luxury-electric-sedan-with-rolls-royce-style-coach-doors/), [carnewschina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/05/byds-yangwang-altior-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-on-november-8/?source=newscura), [thebay.mo](https://thebay.mo/innovation-business/business/yangwang-altior-byd-luxury-sedan-uae-debut))
- Confirmed: The sedan is equipped with rear reverse-opening doors (coach doors) opening to nearly 90 degrees. ([dubicars.com](https://www.dubicars.com/news/yangwang-altior-launch-global-debut-abu-dhabi.html), [noticiasautomotivas.com.br](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/novo-seda-de-luxo-da-byd-mira-rolls-royce-e-mercedes-maybach-com-560-m-de-comprimento-e-20-cm-a-mais-que-o-ghost-na-carroceria), [evinfo.net](https://evinfo.net/2026/11/byd-unveils-yangwang-altior-luxury-electric-sedan-with-rolls-royce-style-coach-doors/), [jinyuautos.com](https://jinyuautos.com/blog/yangwang-altior-specs-price-debut), [carnewschina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/05/byds-yangwang-altior-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-on-november-8/?source=newscura))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Solid-state battery**: Type of electric accumulator whose electrolyte, placed between the anode and cathode, is solid (glass plate or gel). It is considered a potential replacement for lithium-ion batteries, with higher energy density and a lower fire risk. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batterie_solide))

## Sources by country and language

- China: 16 articles, 8 outlets
- United States: 11 articles, 10 outlets
- unknown: 6 articles, 6 outlets
- Spain: 5 articles, 3 outlets
- France: 5 articles, 5 outlets
- United Kingdom: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- Brazil: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- New Zealand: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- South Korea: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Japan: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (29), Chinese (10), Spanish (6), French (5), Portuguese (4), Korean (2), Japanese (1)

## Timeline (5 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [BYD unveils unprecedented equipment on its upcoming luxury sedan](https://mecapress.com/events/912-byd-unveils-unprecedented-equipment-on-its-upcoming-luxury-sedan.md)

BYD showcases a new feature on its upcoming high‑end electric sedan, with reverse‑opening doors, a jeweled‑pattern grille, and possibly a semiconductor battery.

3 sources, 5 articles · Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [BYD Yangwang will unveil the Dingyao (ALTIOR) sedan in Dubai in November](https://mecapress.com/events/736-byd-yangwang-will-unveil-the-dingyao-altior-sedan-in-dubai-in-november.md)

BYD's premium brand announces the Dingyao, the first sedan in its Series U range, with a solid-state battery and a world premiere scheduled for November in Dubai. The report also mentions Chery's profit of 13.9 billion yuan over nine months.

9 sources, 13 articles · Dubaï — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 5 November 2026 — [The Yangwang Dingyao to make its world premiere in Dubai on November 6](https://mecapress.com/events/5014-the-yangwang-dingyao-to-make-its-world-premiere-in-dubai-on-november-6.md)

BYD will present the Yangwang Dingyao in Dubai, a luxury flagship sedan expected to cost more than 2 million yuan. The same news item also mentions at least seven new Mercedes-Benz models planned for 2027.

3 sources, 5 articles · Dubaï — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 7 November 2026 — [BYD Yangwang Altior : première mondiale à Abu Dhabi](https://mecapress.com/events/6284-byd-yangwang-altior-premiere-mondiale-a-abu-dhabi.md)

BYD dévoile à Abu Dhabi la Yangwang Altior, berline de luxe électrique de 5,5 m avec portes à ouverture quasi verticale, porte-parapluie intégré et habitacle quatre places.

17 sources, 33 articles · Abu Dhabi — Émirats arabes unis, Chine

### 7 November 2026 — [Yangwang : la France en dernière priorité pour la berline Altior](https://mecapress.com/events/6321-yangwang-la-france-en-derniere-priorite-pour-la-berline-altior.md)

Après l'hypercar électrique à plus de 500 km/h, la marque ultra-luxe de BYD indique que la France est le dernier de ses marchés prioritaires pour sa berline Altior de 5,60 m.

1 sources, 1 articles · France, Chine

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