Bentley’s First Ever EV Class Will Be Launched In 2026; Teaser Revealed

Bentley dropped the teaser of its first EV which will be launched in 2026. The British marque has confirmed the first all-electric vehicle will be an SUV. Bentley is calling its first EV the ‘world’s first true Luxury Urban SUV’. The new EV SUV will kick start Bentley’s new PEV or
BEV era as the company will launch one every year over the next decade. Bentley has plans to go all fully electric cars from 2035.

There is a market for luxury electric vehicles focused on the full experience. Bentley’s EVs will only use dedicated electric platforms, not hybrid or dual-powertrain models, due to differing packaging needs. Details on the first EV include a unique sound (not synthetic like many competitors) and a focus on fast charging and sufficient range. Initially the company planned to release an EV every year and become fully electric by 2030, Bentley now aims for just one EV launch (an SUV) by 2026 and more, depending on market conditions. The
company is targeting a fully electric lineup by 2035, with potential new EVs or plug-in hybrids introduced annually after the first.

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Bentley first presented its Beyond100 plan, which aims to start a significant revolutionary phase for the future by adapting to the current commercial, economic, and regulatory environment. Beyond more than 100 serves as beacon as Bentley continues to work toward common goals towards 2030 while upholding commitment to a decarbonised future, which includes solely selling completely electric vehicles starting in 2035 and solidifying reputationas the British manufacturer of exceptional automobiles for more than a century and
beyond.

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Bentley is focused on extending the production of plug-in hybrid EV till 2035.  Bentley is offering the Continental GT coupe, Convertible, and Flying Spur will exclusively come with the new plug-in V8 hybrid powertrain.  In July this year, Bentley marked the end of the hand-built 12-cylinder engine at thecompany’s UK headquarters in Crewe. The Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur were the last models to be available with the W12 engine. More than 100,000 W12s have been produced since the engine was introduced in the Continental GT in 2003.