{"id":208413,"date":"2026-02-11T13:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/?p=208413"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:32:01","slug":"when-technology-and-passion-come-together-byd-becomes-an-official-partner-of-manchester-city-football-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/en\/when-technology-and-passion-come-together-byd-becomes-an-official-partner-of-manchester-city-football-club\/","title":{"rendered":"When technology and passion come together: BYD becomes an official partner of Manchester City Football Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New agreement with one of the most famous brands in global sport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>BYD to feature on the training-kit sleeve of both Manchester City men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration includes supply of BYD and DENZA cars, along with <\/strong><strong>energy-storage batteries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>BYD, the world&#8217;s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions, has today announced an agreement to be the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new strategic partnership is one of the most significant collaborations between a global technology company and an iconic football brand \u2013 and its 360-degree approach reflects BYD Group&#8217;s multi-faceted innovation, and a shared vision for a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>As well as supplying <strong>BYD<\/strong> and <strong>DENZA<\/strong> cars and other vehicles to <strong>Manchester City<\/strong>, BYD Group will bring its new-energy expertise through vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City Football Academy, the state-of-the-art training and development facility home to the club&#8217;s men\u2019s, women\u2019s and academy teams.<\/p>\n<p>From today, BYD&#8217;s branding will feature on the training-kit sleeve of the men\u2019s first team and from next season the women\u2019s first team. In addition, BYD will have presence across the Etihad Stadium, with the brand\u2019s logo featuring on the headrests of the dug-out area. One of the company\u2019s cars will also lead the official Manchester City men\u2019s first team bus into the stadium for Premier League and domestic-cup home fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>The new partnership is the latest step in BYD&#8217;s strategy to establish a presence in international football to enhance awareness of its brand, cars and other technology products. The company has previously been the official sponsor of the UEFA EURO 2024 and UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025.<\/p>\n<p>BYD Executive Vice President <strong>Stella Li<\/strong> commented: &#8220;Manchester City stands for excellence, innovation and the courage to push beyond <u>limits<\/u> \u2014 values that are deeply rooted in BYD\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ferran Soriano<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer at City Football Group, said: \u201cBYD 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is why we are so proud to be BYD\u2019s chosen partner and commit to work together for a better and more sustainable future for the duration of this multi-year partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1894, Manchester City is one of the most successful clubs in football history, with 10 English league titles, seven FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup among its successes. Manchester City plays its home fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, a 53,000-seat arena that the club has called home since 2003, while the club can count its global fan base in millions.<\/p>\n<p>BYD started as a battery manufacturer just over 30 years ago. It made its first New Energy Vehicle (NEV), the world&#8217;s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid, in 2008, and has since firmly established itself as the global NEV leader, with record sales of both EVs and Super Hybrid PHEVs, and a market presence in more than 110 countries and regions. It celebrated production of its 15 millionth NEV as recently as December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025 BYD sold 4.6 million vehicles globally, with more than a million of them finding customers outside of China. BYD&#8217;s global headquarters are in Shenzhen, and it employs 120,000 engineers in research and development, pushing the boundaries of innovation with an average of 45 new patent applications every working day.<\/p>\n<pre><em>For more information:<\/em>\r\n<strong><em>Press Office LaPresse <\/em><\/strong><em>- <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=lRNAcOSVFT3UlXhgA-53_bSX9fdtTHHarTW3NcVjJY_xRo7MDSWlAl-t47n9d_tp19ZfOg3fMBh5JD0uy27h0sNhsrAYWfVm9tlPvhqkVk1RzH8hX16Hzkorh3CzuMAZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=gZsEaewjt2DHP_wro6KkNvwIq1l_cOk9SlircDDBrela8znoiCG0Cal-Kc8vL6DQqRJJ8xxdqKhWH5e03CkTI7pcR6nt67a-RrZ4_bRpnC-8n-XGGkOjWAoGkw27Hb20QfO_IMO7gtnvVJQn7s4VWfN5ZkB1WJqbpN8iYcaIn78ogXnI8lmgVth_BecTLD33ga8CxgclqB0FXA5O4u-Odpyb4VyMwsTZn14suNmQgSmq04sbA9qeB9guuw351_TmG4o2PfJO1KPyEZgT-ARZTw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/647e157b-8d23-4593-87ae-e4cce3553991<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. 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