BYD’s Rolls-Royce-like flagship EV is heading overseas

The new model will be BYD’s largest and most luxurious electric sedan, with coach doors and a shape similar to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

📌 The Core Development

BYD is better known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Seagull , a little hatchback that sells for under $10,000 in China.

The Chinese auto giant has greatly expanded its portfolio over the past few months and years. BYD now offers everything from entry-level EVs to three-row flagship SUVs, pickup trucks, electric supercars, and just about everything in between.

🔍 Background & Sector Context

BYD has three sub-brands: Denza, FangChengBao, and Yangwang. It also has two main families under the BYD brand: the Dynasty and Ocean series.

Yangwang sits at the top of BYD’s brand hierarchy and showcases its latest breakthrough technologies.

📊 Industry & Real-World Impact

Previously, Yangwang vehicles debuted on BYD’s quad-motor e4 platform, delivering a whopping 1,300 horsepower and featuring its DiSus-X intelligent body control system, which enables the vehicle to “dance,” jump, and drive on three wheels.

🔮 Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead

For its next model, BYD is pushing further into the elite segment to take on ultra-luxury brands like Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Maybach.

Yangwang general manager Hu Xiaoqing revealed several images of its new executive sedan testing last month.