BYD has become the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club in a landmark agreement that brings together one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers and the reigning giants of English football.
The strategic partnership marks one of the most high-profile collaborations between a global new energy vehicle (NEV) brand and a Premier League club. It reflects a shared commitment to innovation, performance and sustainability, aligning Manchester City’s sporting excellence with BYD’s leadership in electric mobility and clean energy technology.
Under the multi-year deal, BYD will supply a range of BYD and DENZA vehicles to Manchester City. The company will also introduce its expertise in vehicle charging infrastructure and energy storage battery systems at the City Football Academy, the club’s state-of-the-art training complex used by the men’s, women’s and academy teams.
From today, BYD branding will appear on the training kit sleeve of the men’s first team, with the women’s first team to follow from next season. The brand will also feature prominently across the Etihad Stadium, including on the headrests in the dug-out area. In addition, a BYD vehicle will lead the Manchester City men’s first team bus into the stadium for Premier League and domestic cup fixtures.
The agreement forms part of BYD’s wider strategy to strengthen its presence in international football and boost global awareness of its electric vehicles and sustainable mobility technologies. The company previously served as an official sponsor of UEFA EURO 2024 and the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025.
BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li commented: “Manchester City stands for excellence, innovation and the courage to push beyond limits — values that are deeply rooted in BYD’s DNA. This partnership is about more than football or mobility; it is about inspiring people around the world through technology that excites, connects and drives a more sustainable future. When innovation meets passion, the impact is truly global.”
Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer at City Football Group, said: “BYD are global leaders within their field. Leaders in delivering excellence through technology and innovation. Leaders with purpose, to make the world a better place. All values that Manchester City share. As a Club, we are driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation. We partner with industry leaders to create a more environmentally sustainable future, starting with our facilities.
“This is why we are so proud to be BYD’s chosen partner and commit to work together for a better and more sustainable future for the duration of this multi-year partnership.”
Founded in 1894, Manchester City is one of the most successful clubs in English football history, having won 10 league titles, seven FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. The club has played at the 53,000-capacity Etihad Stadium since 2003 and boasts a global fanbase running into the millions.
BYD began as a battery manufacturer more than 30 years ago before producing the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2008. It has since grown into the global leader in new energy vehicles, selling both electric vehicles (EVs) and Super Hybrid plug-in hybrids in more than 110 countries and regions. In December 2025, the company celebrated the production of its 15 millionth NEV.
In 2025 alone, BYD sold 4.6 million vehicles worldwide, with more than one million units delivered outside China. Headquartered in Shenzhen, the company employs 120,000 engineers in research and development and files an average of 45 new patent applications every working day, underlining its position at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation.
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