Manchester City Signs BYD Group As Official Automotive Partner
Manchester City has announced a new partnership with BYD which will see the electric car manufacturer become the Official Automotive Partner of the club, covering both men’s and women’s first teams.
The new partnership will provide an opportunity for BYD to engage with Manchester City’s ever-growing global fanbase.
As well as supplying BYD and DENZA cars and other vehicles to the club, BYD Group will be responsible for vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City Football Academy.
BYD’s branding will also feature on the training kit sleeve of the men’s first team and from next season the women’s first team. In addition, BYD will have presence across the Etihad Stadium with LED advertising and the brand’s logo on the headrests of the dug-out area.
One of the company’s cars will also lead the official Manchester City men’s first team bus into the stadium for Premier League and domestic-cup home fixtures.
As part of the wider agreement, BYD will also support future global community initiatives, working closely with City Football Foundation.
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.
“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.”
Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice President, 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.”
The new partnership is the latest step in BYD’s strategy to establish a presence in international football having previously been the official sponsor of the UEFA EURO 2024 and UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025.
Images: Manchester City/BYD
