Yangwang
Chinese brand (luxury), part of BYD Co.. UK status: Confirmed UK launch.
U8, no confirmed date
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Market and sales
Yangwang Altior: BYD's 5.6-metre luxury saloon takes aim at the Maybach S-Class
BYD's top brand has shown the Altior, a four-seat electrified saloon with rear coach doors, in Abu Dhabi. Pre-orders have opened in China at about £223,000, and there are no plans for the UK yet.
11 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
China Tech Watch
China Tech Watch, November 2026: chips, 1,200 volts and the return of the button
Our monthly look at the technology already in Chinese cars, and how likely it is to reach UK showrooms. This month: in-house AI chips, ultra-high-voltage hypercars, battery swapping, and new rules that bring back physical buttons.
8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Batteries and charging
Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 503km/h, the first production car past 500
BYD's electric hypercar reached 503.17km/h on a closed desert motorway in Abu Dhabi, beating its own record. Only 30 will be built, and none is coming to the UK.
8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read