BYD Destroyer 05

For the Europen market BYD Seal 5 DM-i sold starting 2025, see BYD Seal 05 DM-i.

BYD Destroyer 05
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Also called	BYD Chazor (Uzbekistan) BYD King (Latin America) BYD Seal 5 DM-i (Philippines, Thailand)
Production	March 2022 – present
Assembly	China: Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (UzAuto Motors, 2024–present) [1] Thailand: Rayong (BYD Auto (Thailand), 2025–present) [2]
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger Yuanzheng Pan (exterior)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	DM-i 4.0 platform
Related	BYD Seal 05 DM-i BYD Qin Pro/Plus
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L BYD472QA I4 1.5 L BYD472QC I4
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output	160 kW (215 hp) (Combined)
Transmission	E-CVT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	8.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP 13.08 kWh BYD Blade LFP (Thailand) 18.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP
Electric range	55–120 km (34–75 mi)
Plug-in charging	25 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width	1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	BYD Seal 05 DM-i

The BYD Destroyer 05 (Chinese :比亚迪驱逐舰05; pinyin :Bǐyǎdí Qūzhújiàn 05), sometimes translated in English sources as the BYD Chaser 05, is a compact sedan manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD Auto. Named after the destroyer type of warships, it is the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) under the "Ocean Series", equipped with the DM-i 4.0 hybrid technology.

The vehicle is marketed in Uzbekistan as the BYD Chazor, ^[3] in Latin America markets as the BYD King, ^[4] and in the Southeast Asian markets as the BYD Seal 5 DM-i. ^[5]

Overview

Unveiled in November 2021 during the Guangzhou Auto Show, the BYD Destroyer 05 went on sale the Chinese car market in March 2022. It is the first vehicle of the Warship Series, which are distributed through the BYD Ocean Network dealerships. It is heavily based on the BYD Qin Plus and Qin Pro compact sedans, which are part of the Dynasty Series, sharing exactly the same wheelbase dimensions and height while featuring completely restyled front and rear end designs. ^[6]

The interior of the Destroyer 05 is equipped with an 8.8-inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch or 15.6-inch main touch screen. The main touch screen can rotate from landscape to portrait. ^[7]

The Destroyer 05 also comes with the DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system that provides users with advanced driving-assisting functions including active braking, maintaining lanes, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian recognition and protection. ^[8]

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  Interior

Powertrain

The BYD Destroyer 05 is powered by BYD's DM-i hybrid EHS system in two variants with two battery sizes. Both versions are fitted with a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) and come with either one or two electric motors based on trim levels for a combined output of 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS) or 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) respectively. The smallest battery is offering a pure electric range of 55 kilometres (34 mi) while the larger one allows it to travel up to 120 kilometres (75 mi) on electric battery power alone. ^[9] It has a claimed fuel consumption of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres (74 mpg_‑imp; 62 mpg_‑US) and a combined range of over 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) on a full tank of fuel and full battery charge. ^[8]

The 120 km (75 mi) pure electric range version of the Destroyer 05 supports 25 kW fast charging and charging from 30 percent to 80 percent takes 25 minutes. ^[10]

Type	Engine			Trans.	Battery	Layout	Electric motor			Combined Power	Combined Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed)	Electric range (claimed)			Calendar years
	Displ.	Power	Torque				Type	Power	Torque				CLTC	NEDC	WLTC
1.5L 55 km DM-i	BYD472QA1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4	81 kW (109 hp)	135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft)	E-CVT	8.3 kWh LFP Blade	FWD	PMSM	132 kW (177 hp)	316 N⋅m (32.2 kg⋅m; 233 lb⋅ft)			7.9 seconds	55 km (34 mi)	N/A	46 km (29 mi)	2022–present
1.5L 120 km DM-i					18.3 kWh LFP Blade			145 kW (194 hp)	325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft)			7.3 seconds	120 km (75 mi)	115 km (71 mi)	101 km (63 mi)	2022–present
1.5L 80 km DM-i	BYD472QC1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4	72 kW (97 hp)	122 N⋅m (12.4 kg⋅m; 90.0 lb⋅ft)		13.08 kWh LFP Blade					160 kW (215 hp)	300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft)	7.5 seconds	N/A	80 km (50 mi)	N/A	2025–present (Thailand)
1.5L 120 km DM-i (Thailand)					18.3 kWh LFP Blade								N/A	120 km (75 mi)	N/A	2025–present (Thailand)
References: [11]

Markets

Latin America

Brazil

The vehicle is marketed in Brazil as the King DM-i and was launched on 18 June 2024. It is available with two variants: GL (8.3 kWh) and GS (18.3 kWh). ^[12]

Mexico

The vehicle is marketed in Mexico as the King DM-i and was launched on 17 April 2024. It is available in the sole variant using the 8.3 kWh battery pack. ^[13]

Southeast Asia

Philippines

The vehicle is marketed in the Philippines as the Seal 5 DM-i and was launched on 21 November 2024. It is available with two variants: Dynamic (8.3 kWh) and Premium (18.3 kWh). ^[14]

Thailand

The vehicle is marketed in Thailand as the Seal 5 DM-i and was launched on 8 August 2025. It is available with two variants: Standard (13 kWh) and Premium (18.3 kWh). ^[15]

Uzbekistan

The vehicle is marketed in Uzbekistan as the Chazor DM-i and was released in March 2023, as part of BYD's introduction in Uzbekistan. It is available with three variants: 55 km Comfort, 120 km Comfort, and 120 km Flagship. ^[16]

Sales

Year	China	Brazil
2022	61,949 [17]
2023	85,806 [18]
2024	217,232 [19]	4,823 [20]

See also

• List of BYD Auto vehicles

References

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11. "【驱逐舰05参数配置】_驱逐舰05参数配置表大全_购车价格-汽车之家" [【Destroyer 05 parameter configuration】_Destroyer 05 parameter configuration table_Purchase price-Autohome]. Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
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13. Juárez, Mauricio (17 April 2024). "El BYD King DM-i ya está en México: un sedán híbrido enchufable a precio de Prius" [The BYD King DM-i is now in Mexico: a plug-in hybrid sedan at the price of a Prius.]. Autocosmos (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
14. "2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Offers 197 Horsepower, Up To 1,240-KM Range With P 948K Starting Price (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
15. "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค BYD SEAL 5 DM-i Premium : 699,900 บาท | 1.5L PHEV วิ่งด้วยไฟฟ้า 120 km. (NEDC)" [Official price + specs comparison BYD SEAL 5 DM-i Premium: 699,900 baht | 1.5L PHEV, electric range 120 km. (NEDC)]. HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
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19. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] BYD Plug-in Hybrid Retail Sales Ranking in China in 2024 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 January 2025.
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