Why has Jaguar Land Rover taken legal action against BYD?

JLR alleges the BYD Ti 7 infringes intellectual-property rights linked to the Land Rover Defender, and reportedly suspects BYD reverse-engineered some technology that could be used in the SUV. These are allegations only.

Where were BYD's offices reportedly raided?

In Schiedam and Hoofddorp in the Netherlands, in August 2026. Court-ordered bailiffs acting for JLR reportedly seized digital records.

Has a court ruled that BYD copied the Land Rover Defender?

No. The reported proceedings concern procedural questions, including how the seized records can be used. No finding of infringement has been reported.

How much does the BYD Ti 7 cost in the UK?

BYD has announced a UK price of £47,995, with launch scheduled for January. The seven-seat Defender 110 starts from £68,465.

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JLR Raids BYD Offices Over “Copycat Defender” Ti7 Claim: What We Know
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pursuing legal action against BYD over the Chinese carmaker’s Ti 7 SUV, and the dispute has already reached the evidence-gathering…

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