By DCB Editorial, November 12, 2024
Bentley has announced its first fully electric “luxury urban” SUV, set to launch in 2027. Targeted at attracting new customers to the Bentley brand, this luxury electric vehicle (EV) marks a significant shift in Bentley’s electrification strategy. Originally aiming for an all-electric lineup by 2030, Bentley has now delayed this goal to 2035 due to slower EV adoption across the industry.
The upcoming electric Bentley SUV will feature a long-range battery and fast-charging capabilities, potentially utilizing Volkswagen Group’s PPE platform, which also underpins the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 e-tron.
This electric SUV will join Bentley’s current lineup, including the Bentayga SUV, Continental GT, and Flying Spur, competing against other high-end electric vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Lotus Eletre, and Porsche K1.
Bentley’s revised electrification plan includes launching one new EV or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model per year over the next decade, aiming to fully phase out PHEVs by 2035.
CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser expressed optimism for future luxury EV demand, aligning the brand’s high-performance electric cars with consumer expectations for sustainable luxury.
