Yangwang, a brand owned by China’s BYD, has unveiled the Altior, a luxury electric vehicle. The car, which is capable of staying afloat on water, was showcased at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The model is now available for pre-order in China, with a price tag of approximately 2 million yuan.

According to Carnewschina, this new model is positioned as a competitor to Rolls-Royce vehicles. The cabin is designed for four passengers and features a wealth of unique interior and exterior details. The front grille is adorned with 137 illuminated decorative stones, the headlights feature a diamond-cut design, and the emblem is crafted from solid gold.

The front doors open to 80°, and the rear doors to 90°. The rear doors feature compartments for umbrellas. The interior trim incorporates natural materials: leather, wood, wool (used for the floor mats), and crystal. The limited-edition version also features elements made of yellow jade. Other interior highlights include a fold-down ceiling-mounted screen, built-in mini-fridges, a center console unit with a fold-out table, and a storage compartment for glasses.

The vehicle measures 5600 mm in length, 2030 mm in width, and 1590 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3500 mm. It features a roof-mounted lidar and utilizes a driver-assistance system from BYD, which, among other functions, supports automatic parking.

Altior is equipped with a second-generation BYD Blade battery that supports fast charging. It has a claimed range of 1000 km. The battery's capacity and power output have not yet been disclosed.

The vehicle is built on a platform featuring four electric motors. This allows the car to remain stable even if a tire goes flat at high speed, stay afloat on water, perform on-the-spot turns, and move in a "crab-like" fashion.

Orders are now open for the limited-edition version: only 399 units will be produced, priced at 2 million yuan (approximately 298 thousand). Buyers are required to make a down payment of 300 thousand yuan (approximately 44,9 thousand).