Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is suing Chinese automaker BYD, saying the new BYD Ti7 copied technology from its iconic Defender SUV.
The case, now in a Dutch court, centers on whether BYD illegally reverse-engineered the Defender after taking it apart.
A first decision is expected November 11, 2026.
Court bailiffs raid BYD's Dutch offices
Court-ordered bailiffs raided BYD's Dutch offices this August to secure digital evidence. BYD called it a "fishing expedition."
The Ti7 looks a lot like the Defender and is set to launch in the UK soon at a competitive price, which could shake up JLR's sales.
The lawsuit's outcome could seriously impact BYD's global expansion plans.