BYD Destroyer 05

Destroyer 05

The BYD Destroyer 05 is a compact plug-in hybrid electric sedan produced by Chinese automaker BYD Auto. Launched in March 2022 as the first model in BYD’s “Ocean Series” and the Warship Series, it is built on the DM-i hybrid platform and is closely related to the earlier BYD Qin Plus and Qin Pro models, sharing the same wheelbase and height but featuring completely redesigned front and rear styling. The car is powered by a combination of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor, offering a system output of up to 235 PS and a maximum torque of 325 Nm, with a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of about 7.3 seconds.

The Destroyer 05 features a modern interior with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system. It is equipped with BYD’s DiPilot intelligent driving assistance suite, which includes active braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian recognition. The model supports 25 kW fast charging, allowing a 30% to 80% charge in about 25 minutes, and offers a pure electric driving range of up to 120 km on certain versions. Internationally, it is marketed under various names, such as BYD Chazor in Uzbekistan, BYD King in Brazil and Mexico, and BYD Seal 5 DM-i in the Philippines.