The core of the Altior’s appeal is its four-motor e4 platform, which provides independent control for each wheel, allowing torque adjustments more than 100 times per second. While BYD has not disclosed specific horsepower figures, the system is comparable to the four-motor setup in the U7 sedan, which is rated at 1,000 kW (1,341 hp). The vehicle is powered by BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, offering a claimed range of over 1,000 km (621 miles) under China’s CLTC testing cycle. Independent estimates suggest a more realistic range of approximately 805 km under the WLTP standard. The car supports BYD’s megawatt Flash Charging network, enabling a charge from 10% to 70% in roughly five minutes.
Physically, the Altior is a large executive sedan, measuring 5,600 millimeters in length, 2,030 millimeters in width, and 1,590 millimeters in height, with a wheelbase of 3,500 millimeters. It is slightly longer than the standard Rolls-Royce Ghost. The exterior features rear-hinged coach doors that open to nearly 90 degrees, with bespoke umbrellas stored in the door panels. The front grille consists of 137 gemstone-cut elements and a 24-karat gold emblem, while the bodywork includes a two-tone paint scheme and a hand-painted coachline. The design draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese *ding*, a ceremonial bronze vessel, reflected in the front fascia and lighting elements.
Inside, the cabin is configured as a four-seat executive layout with individual rear seats that function as massaging recliners. Key features include a 21.4-inch ceiling screen, two refrigerators, 39 speakers, and electric privacy sunshades. The interior trim utilizes Hetian jade for air vent decorations and aramid fiber in the door panels. The “Shanhe Dingyun” limited edition, the first version available for pre-order, features an exclusive “brown rock and white jade” color combination.
Pre-orders for the limited-edition model are currently open in China. The edition is capped at 399 units worldwide and requires a deposit of 300,000 yuan ($44,660). The expected final price for this version is 2,080,000 yuan (approximately $310,000), though this figure is not yet final. A five-seat version is planned for a later release. Customers can expect deliveries to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
