Commonwealth Games Scotland is delighted to welcome BYD as the latest Official Partner of Team Scotland.  

As the world’s leading new Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, BYD are also on board as Glasgow 2026’s Official Car Partner, driving the Games’ ambition to deliver a greener Games.  

The partnership was announced at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum with Commonwealth bronze Swimmer and Team Scotland hopeful, Katie Shanahan.  

BYD will provide the Games with 90 vehicles supporting transportation for Games Family, support crew and any operational needs across the eight-mile corridor that will stage record breaking competition, as well as vehicles for Games-time Team Scotland requirements and King’s Baton Relay activation in Scotland.  

BYD brings a proven track record in transportation solutions for major international events, their Glasgow fleet will span the BYD range with fully electric and hybrid models from the Prestige lineup as well as SUVs, all designed with BYD’s leading battery technology.   

Speaking on the brand’s latest sport collaboration, Steve Beattie, Deputy Country Manager at BYD UK, said: “BYD is hugely proud to become the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the event organisers creating a highly sustainable model for running the Games, BYD’s technology-led approach to reducing emissions makes it the perfect fit.” 

Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “We are delighted to have BYD on board as the latest Official Partner of Team Scotland. Sustainability is a key driver for us as an organisation, and BYD will be the perfect partner to deliver our Games-time responsibilities.” 

Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026, added: “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 their innovation in New Energy Vehicles.  

“We’re encouraging active travel across our eight-mile corridor of iconic venues, meaning we’ve reduced the volume of vehicles needed to power a major multi-sport event and BYD will support transportation for Games Family, support crew and operations.” 

BYD is at the forefront of electrifying the UK automotive landscape, with its performance on the global stage mirrored by its sales figures on a domestic level. Through 2025, BYD achieved a 12.01% market share of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, ranking it as the number one New Emission Vehicle manufacturer.