The first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) under the "Ocean Series", the Destroyer 05 is equipped with the DM-i hybrid technology and heavily based on the older BYD Qin Plus and Qin Pro compact sedans, sharing exactly the same wheelbase dimensions and height while featuring completely restyled front and rear end designs.

[6] 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.

[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.

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.