Chinese EV giant BYD has named Manchester City Football Club as its latest global sports partner, supplying vehicles, charging infrastructure, and energy storage systems. The multi-year deal will see BYD and Denza brand cars used in club operations, while the BYD logo appears on City’s first-team training kits. BYD executive vice president Stella Li said the partnership reflects shared values of innovation and sustainability. The deal adds to BYD’s growing football portfolio, which includes UEFA Euro 2024, Copa América 2024, Inter Milan, and the Thai League. The world's top-selling NEV maker sold 4.6 million vehicles in 2024.

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