BYD Leopard 8 PHEV Design Patented

Chinese carmaker BYD has filed a design patent in India for the Leopard 8 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), signalling a potential launch here. The application was submitted on September 30, 2024, and approved on April 24, 2026. Globally, the body-on-frame luxury off-roader sells as the Fangchengbao Bao 8 and the Denza B8, depending on the market.