The Chinese Yangwang brand, owned by the BYD automobile concern, has introduced the Altior electric limousine, which should compete with the Rolls-Royce Phantom in the segment of super-luxury cars, Autocar reports.

The novelty is distinguished by a four-seater interior, a decoration containing elements of traditional Chinese culture, and furnishings reminiscent of the interior of a private jet.

The Altior is 5.6 meters long and has a wheelbase of 3.5 meters. According to the manufacturer, the car was created as a combination of modern technologies and centuries-old Chinese aesthetic traditions. The model will become the flagship of the Yangwang model line: the series also includes the U7 sedan, U8 SUV, and U9 hypercar.

The developers paid special attention to the decoration. The front grille is decorated with a complex pattern that changes depending on the lighting. The headlights are equipped with 12 separate rotating elements that create sequential light effects when the owner approaches. The rear doors are equipped with special awnings with an individual pattern, and the doors open backwards, as in the case of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

The interior has decorative elements made of a type of Chinese jade, and the seats are upholstered in silk made using traditional weaving techniques. At the same time, Yangwang has declined to switch to completely digital control. Along with a large touch screen, the car has many physical buttons and switches. When developing them, engineers paid attention to tactile sensations and the sound of pressing.

The space for rear passengers has become one of the main priorities. The declared length of the legroom is 1,209 millimeters. The aircraft-style seats have a massage function and can be fully opened in the rest mode. When this mode is activated, the curtains close, the lighting is dimmed, and the footrests extend.

A 21.4-inch screen, which descends from the ceiling, is provided for entertainment and video conferencing. Refrigerators are installed both in the front and in the rear.

The Altior will have a powertrain with four electric motors, similar to that used in other models of the brand. Exact specifications have not yet been disclosed.

The car will be equipped also with DiSus active suspension, which can follow the road surface and adapt to irregularities in advance.

The manufacturer promises a range of more than 1,000 km on a single charge according to the Chinese CLTC cycle, which usually gives higher figures than European test methods.

BYD previously announced that the Yangwang brand is set to enter the European market in 2028. It is not yet confirmed whether the Altior will be sold in Europe.

If this model does come to market, it will be one of the first electric limousines in the ultra-luxury segment. Rolls-Royce already has an electric Spectre, but it is a coupe, not a luxury limousine.