BYD Destroyer 05 Is A Plug-In Hybrid Sedan From China With A Cool Name

At the Guangzhou Auto Show last November, BYD introduced us to the Destroyer 05, a plug-in hybrid sedan for the Chinese market with up to 120 km of pure electric range. The fancy name is part of the "Warship" series of plug-in hybrids, sold alongside the "Marine Life" series of electric vehicles in BYD's newly established Ocean Net sales network. In terms of size, the Destroyer 05 is positioned between the Toyota Corolla and Camry sedans, measuring 4,780 mm long, 1,837 mm wide, and 1,495 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm. The exterior design is pretty standard for a Chinese sedan with thin LED lighting units, a large grille covering most of the front bumper, and an aerodynamic silhouette. See Also: BYD Introduces Ocean-X Concept, Hints At A High-Performance EV. The Destroyer 05 is offered in two plug-in hybrid variants featuring BYD's DM-i super hybrid system with two battery sizes. The smallest battery is offering an electric range of 55 km while the larger one allows it to travel up to 120 km on electric power alone. BYD has yet to announce pricing for the Destroyer 05 but reports from local media suggest it will cost between 120,000-150,000 yuan, which translates roughly to $19,000-24,000.