The BYD Seal 05 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto since 2025. Part of the Seal family, it is a restyled and updated version of the BYD Destroyer 05, both part of the Ocean Series product line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships. It is the sister model to the BYD Qin Plus from the Dynasty Series.
Overview
The Seal 05 DM-i debuted in January 2025. It adopts BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system.[3][4] Pre-sales for the Seal 05 DM-i started on 7 January 2025,[5] and later launched on 10 February 2025 with three variants.[6]