BYD: Proud Partners of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

This summer, BYD are proud to be the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

As a global new energy vehicle brand, BYD are honoured to be supplying 90 of their fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars to play a key role across the vibrant host city throughout the Games. BYD are excited to be supporting athletes, organisers and communities as they come together on the world stage. The BYD vehicles will be aiding the general operations of the games, as well as transporting athletes and staff to and from events.

At the collaboration announcement, Steve Beattie, Deputy Country Manager of BYD UK and Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer of Glasgow 2026, were joined by Katie Shanahan (pictured centre). Shanahan will be representing Team Scotland at the Games as part of the swimming team, hoping for a home crowd podium position at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

Steve Beattie (pictured left) said: “BYD is hugely proud to become the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the city’s organisers creating a highly sustainable model for running the Games, I believe BYD’s technology-led approach to reducing emissions makes this agreement the perfect fit for both sides.”

On behalf of the games, Jade Gallagher (pictured right) said: “One of our biggest ambitions for Glasgow 2026 is to be the most environmentally sustainable Commonwealth Games, setting new standards for best practice by using existing venues, reducing waste and carbon emissions. We can’t achieve that without a partner like BYD who have a global reputation for their innovation in new energy vehicles.”

This partnership reflects BYD’s continued commitment to innovation in sustainability and growth, while staying grounded in what matters most: progress that moves people forward. BYD look forward to being part of a summer that celebrates sport, unity and shared ambition. As a multinational high-tech company, BYD is committed to using technological innovations to improve lifestyles. They founded in 1994 as a rechargeable battery maker and have now developed a diverse business range, including their automotive branch. All the organisational branches from BYD have the same aim to provide zero-emission energy solutions, reducing the global reliance on fossil fuels.

As a subsidiary of BYD, BYD Auto was founded in 2003. Their aim is to develop pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to accelerate the green transition of the transport sector. In recent years, several significant technological advancements have been made by the company including their Blade Battery technology and the e-Platform 3.0 structure.

Visit Greenhous BYD to explore the latest range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from the brand, with multiple models currently offered with 0% APR PCP finance offers. Discover the Blade Battery technology in the BYD DOLPHIN or the ATTO 3, and the e-Platform 3.0 on the BYD SEAL and DOLPHIN SURF.