Electric cars are becoming more popular each year. Almost every major auto manufacturer is developing and producing electric cars that push technological boundaries and preconceived ideas of what an EV should be.
In 2022 the VW Group sold 330,000 EVs, up 23% from 2021. The company expects 8 in 10 of its passenger car sales to be from electric vehicles by 2030. The VW Group has released plenty of great electric cars, and some of its most recognisable brands have released excellent EVs, like Volkswagen’s ID range of cars, Audi’s e-tron series and the Porsche Taycan.
One notable absence in the group’s electric roster is Bentley. The historic British car company is renowned for combining excellence in engineering with undisputed luxury. Bentley has been quieter than their VW Group siblings in the electric market, although it has been active in it, adding hybrid versions of its models.
Read this article to learn everything about Bentley’s current hybrid cars you can purchase, its plans to release an all-electric car and details on the upcoming first fully electric Bentley.
Simply put, no. Bentley doesn’t sell any all-electric cars at present. They unveiled a concept electric Bentley in 2019 to mark the brand’s centenary but did not follow up with any releases.
They have plans to release their first full EV in 2026.
Fortunately for Bentley lovers, they sell hybrid versions of two of their cars; the Bentayga and the Flying Spur. Bentley hybrids give us a taste of what a full-electric Bentley will be like. However, one major difference is the range you get from a hybrid car. The average hybrid car gives a range of around 30 miles between charges; this makes them less than ideal for long-distance drives.
However, research suggests that most Bentley drivers use their cars for shorter drives, which they can accomplish on battery power alone; drives like commuting, shopping or doing the school run on EV mode help limit emissions and can be done easily.
There are three main types of hybrid vehicles: plug-in, mild and full hybrids. Each uses electricity to help drive the car, but each does so differently. A mild hybrid uses its battery to help a combustion engine be more fuel efficient but never powers the car independently.
A full hybrid only powers a car at low speeds and has a smaller battery. A plug-in hybrid drives the car under its power until its battery is depleted. It then swaps over to using the combustion engine.
Mild and full-hybrid vehicles use regenerative braking as their primary power source; regenerative braking is where a car converts the kinetic energy it uses to slow down into electricity to power the battery.
Plug-in hybrids can be charged with regenerative braking, but the way to power them is through external power sources, such as charging points. You can find charging points in many different places. For example, you might find chargers at your workplace car park, or you could get some installed at home. However, the fastest places to charge are public charging stations where you can charge for a price.
Finding the right chargers can be tricky as many networks are opaque about their charging services. Some don’t have certain connector types, some only charge at certain speeds and some obscure their tariffs. The best way to quickly and easily find the perfect charger for you is with Bonnet. Bonnet is a great app for all British motorists looking to make charging easy.
All of Bentley’s hybrid vehicles are plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The Bentley Bentayga is a super premium SUV that is fast, comfortable and offers an incredible build quality far beyond its rivals. The Bentayga embodies the grand-touring aspiration that Bentley holds dear. It’s luxurious and fun to drive, as expected from the prestigious brand. The Bentayga features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines its 3.0 V6 petrol engine, electric motor and 17.3 kWh battery.
The Bentayga’s rivals include the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover variants and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Thanks to its incredible luxury and great driving performance, it easily surpasses most of its rivals.
Its price is an obvious point of contention, starting at £155,500, which will surely put off most motorists. However, if you can afford it, it beats rivals like the Range Rover variants and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which are similarly expensive and luxurious but less fun to drive.
The Bentayga’s other notable issue is its electric range. It can go just 24 miles between charges; this might be enough if you live in the city, but anywhere else, you will struggle. Its range is easily beaten by the new Range Rover PHEV, which has an official range of up to 62 miles, and even the much less expensive BMW X5 has a better range.
The Bentayga is a top car that offers all the benefits you expect from a Bentley. It’s majestic to drive and offers a serene experience. Its price will set you back, but that is par for the course with Bentley.
The Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury car and Bentley’s second-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, following the Bentayga hybrid. It uses a different engine to the Bentayga hybrid, which uses a 3.0-litre motor that the Flying Spur swaps out for a newer 2.9-litre twin turbo. The Flying Spur is the epitome of luxury and is a beautifully crafted and styled vehicle.
The closest rival to the Flying Spur is the Roll-Royce Ghost, which offers a similarly luxurious driving experience. However, as the Flying Spur uses a lot of Audi A8 hardware, it naturally rivals it. Other rivals include the likes of the Lexus LS, BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
As you would expect with Bentley, the Flying Spur is expensive. Its starting price of £168,300 is nearly £60,000 more than the plug-in hybrid Mercedes S-Class. You are getting a lot for the car, though. It’s an easy car to appreciate thanks to its style and build quality. It’s relaxing to drive, roomy and lavish.
The Flying Spur has a glaring issue, though – its range. Just like the Bentayga, it has a range below the average PHEV. This makes the Flying Spur unsuited for any long-distance drive in EV mode. It's fine if you live in the city, but otherwise, you’ll find yourself running out of battery quickly. Bentley’s lack of range is surprising as, for such a high price, you’d expect a superior range to cheaper cars like the BMW X5.
While Bentley’s hybrids are pretty impressive, the company has its mind set on going fully electric by 2030. This includes becoming carbon neutral from its factories to its cars and establishing itself as a pioneer in sustainable luxury mobility.
The first all-electric Bentley will be launched in 2026; this will be a completely new model, not simply an electric update or replacement for one of their current models. The car is due to be revealed in 2025. Alongside the first EV, Bentley will launch another four models, which will be electric replacements for its current models; the Bentayga, Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur, although there is no knowledge in which order these will be released.
By 2024, Bentley will have hybrid versions of all its current models, joining the Bentayga and Flying Spur hybrid options you can purchase today. By 2026, they hope all their Bentleys will be available as either PHEVs or BEVs and by 2030, they will make exclusively all-electric vehicles.
All this progress won’t be cheap for Bentley, who are investing £2.5 billion to transform their entire portfolio and create a ‘Dream Factory’, which will help them create a new range of electric cars that retain the Bentley iconic luxurious feeling.
The first all-electric car for Bentley is a big moment; it will enable the brand to establish itself as an innovator and show if it can translate its success as a traditional car maker into the electric industry.
Considering that, Bentley will pull off all the stops to ensure its first all-electric car is a hit. As such, company execs are keeping their cards to their chest and are hoping not to let anything slip that could spoil its launch. Not much is known about the car, but it should boast up to 1,400 horsepower and be able to go from 0 - 60 in 1.5 seconds, which is much closer to the acceleration of a Bugatti than a traditional Bentley.
However, they’re more bothered about ensuring a quality luxurious car that feels like a Bentley rather than making the fastest car on the block. They’ve not revealed the body style of their first EV but have clarified that they won’t be following electric car trends and will instead update their current style.
One variant of the car will cost more than £220,000, which makes it one of the most expensive electric cars on the market, alongside the likes of the Tesla Roadster, Lucid Air Sapphire, Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid.
The car, which will go into production at Bentley’s plant in Crewe in 2025, was due to be released in late 2025 but will now be released a few months later in 2026. While the pushed-back date could raise alarm bells for some, an optimist might argue that it shows that Bentley wants to stick its landing and ensure there won’t be any issues upon launch.
While the likes of Nissan and Renault were busy developing electric cars, which pushed the market, Bentley sat back. Most car makers have already debuted at least one all-electric car, but Bentley trails the industry and is preparing to launch its first car.
Bentley’s first fully electric car will be launching into a busy market. There are plenty of luxury EVs around that can be charged quickly, go far and offer an excellent driving experience. The likes of the Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model S have set standards for what to expect from electric cars.
Transitioning to electric cars hasn’t been easy for Bentley. They want to deliver their loyal customers an iconic, beautiful Bentley built for grand touring and, most importantly, top of its class in luxury.
Bentley has set a launch date of 2026 and plans to go fully electric by 2030 because governments worldwide plan to ban new petrol and diesel cars.
We are currently in the process of rapid electrification of our roads. New electric cars are constantly popping up, pushing our understanding of what an electric vehicle can do. Alongside the new cars, public charging infrastructure is constantly being expanded.
Public charging is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to charge your car. However, each charging station is run by a different charging network that offers a different service. Some only charge for some connectors, some only charge at select speeds and some require you to download an app, become a member and buy an RFID card before they let you charge.
As such, public charging quickly becomes complicated.
To help make charging easier, we made Bonnet. Bonnet is an app that can quickly and easily let motorists discover the nearest charging point to them with the right connector and within their budget. It’s never been easier to charge!
Our app lets you connect with the 17+ public charging networks that work with us across the United Kingdom and Europe, which means you can use Bonnet while at home or while grand-touring across Europe in the new Bentley.
We don’t just help drivers make charging easy; we also help make charging more affordable.
We offer a membership option called Bonnet Boosts that can help you save up to 15% off all your charging. We have two Bonnet Boosts options to ensure you pick the one that suits your charging needs most, whether you occasionally charge at public points or rely exclusively on them.
Instead of struggling to find a public charger next time your battery runs low, why not download Bonnet today?
Unlike many other VW Group brands, Bentley doesn’t sell an all-electric car, although they plan to release their first one in 2025. Although they don’t sell fully-electric cars, they sell hybrid vehicles like the Bentayga and Flying Spur.
The starting price of the upcoming Bentley EV isn’t currently known. However, the 2026 Bentley electric car will have one variant costing over £220,000.
There is not currently a Bentley Continental GT hybrid option. However, Bentley plans to make a plug-in hybrid version of the Continental GT by 2024. By 2026, Bentley plans to only make hybrid or all-electric vehicles.
Electric cars are becoming more popular each year. Almost every major auto manufacturer is developing and producing electric cars that push technological boundaries and preconceived ideas of what an EV should be.
In 2022 the VW Group sold 330,000 EVs, up 23% from 2021. The company expects 8 in 10 of its passenger car sales to be from electric vehicles by 2030. The VW Group has released plenty of great electric cars, and some of its most recognisable brands have released excellent EVs, like Volkswagen’s ID range of cars, Audi’s e-tron series and the Porsche Taycan.
One notable absence in the group’s electric roster is Bentley. The historic British car company is renowned for combining excellence in engineering with undisputed luxury. Bentley has been quieter than their VW Group siblings in the electric market, although it has been active in it, adding hybrid versions of its models.
Read this article to learn everything about Bentley’s current hybrid cars you can purchase, its plans to release an all-electric car and details on the upcoming first fully electric Bentley.
Simply put, no. Bentley doesn’t sell any all-electric cars at present. They unveiled a concept electric Bentley in 2019 to mark the brand’s centenary but did not follow up with any releases.
They have plans to release their first full EV in 2026.
Fortunately for Bentley lovers, they sell hybrid versions of two of their cars; the Bentayga and the Flying Spur. Bentley hybrids give us a taste of what a full-electric Bentley will be like. However, one major difference is the range you get from a hybrid car. The average hybrid car gives a range of around 30 miles between charges; this makes them less than ideal for long-distance drives.
However, research suggests that most Bentley drivers use their cars for shorter drives, which they can accomplish on battery power alone; drives like commuting, shopping or doing the school run on EV mode help limit emissions and can be done easily.
There are three main types of hybrid vehicles: plug-in, mild and full hybrids. Each uses electricity to help drive the car, but each does so differently. A mild hybrid uses its battery to help a combustion engine be more fuel efficient but never powers the car independently.
A full hybrid only powers a car at low speeds and has a smaller battery. A plug-in hybrid drives the car under its power until its battery is depleted. It then swaps over to using the combustion engine.
Mild and full-hybrid vehicles use regenerative braking as their primary power source; regenerative braking is where a car converts the kinetic energy it uses to slow down into electricity to power the battery.
Plug-in hybrids can be charged with regenerative braking, but the way to power them is through external power sources, such as charging points. You can find charging points in many different places. For example, you might find chargers at your workplace car park, or you could get some installed at home. However, the fastest places to charge are public charging stations where you can charge for a price.
Finding the right chargers can be tricky as many networks are opaque about their charging services. Some don’t have certain connector types, some only charge at certain speeds and some obscure their tariffs. The best way to quickly and easily find the perfect charger for you is with Bonnet. Bonnet is a great app for all British motorists looking to make charging easy.
All of Bentley’s hybrid vehicles are plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The Bentley Bentayga is a super premium SUV that is fast, comfortable and offers an incredible build quality far beyond its rivals. The Bentayga embodies the grand-touring aspiration that Bentley holds dear. It’s luxurious and fun to drive, as expected from the prestigious brand. The Bentayga features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines its 3.0 V6 petrol engine, electric motor and 17.3 kWh battery.
The Bentayga’s rivals include the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover variants and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Thanks to its incredible luxury and great driving performance, it easily surpasses most of its rivals.
Its price is an obvious point of contention, starting at £155,500, which will surely put off most motorists. However, if you can afford it, it beats rivals like the Range Rover variants and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which are similarly expensive and luxurious but less fun to drive.
The Bentayga’s other notable issue is its electric range. It can go just 24 miles between charges; this might be enough if you live in the city, but anywhere else, you will struggle. Its range is easily beaten by the new Range Rover PHEV, which has an official range of up to 62 miles, and even the much less expensive BMW X5 has a better range.
The Bentayga is a top car that offers all the benefits you expect from a Bentley. It’s majestic to drive and offers a serene experience. Its price will set you back, but that is par for the course with Bentley.
The Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury car and Bentley’s second-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, following the Bentayga hybrid. It uses a different engine to the Bentayga hybrid, which uses a 3.0-litre motor that the Flying Spur swaps out for a newer 2.9-litre twin turbo. The Flying Spur is the epitome of luxury and is a beautifully crafted and styled vehicle.
The closest rival to the Flying Spur is the Roll-Royce Ghost, which offers a similarly luxurious driving experience. However, as the Flying Spur uses a lot of Audi A8 hardware, it naturally rivals it. Other rivals include the likes of the Lexus LS, BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
As you would expect with Bentley, the Flying Spur is expensive. Its starting price of £168,300 is nearly £60,000 more than the plug-in hybrid Mercedes S-Class. You are getting a lot for the car, though. It’s an easy car to appreciate thanks to its style and build quality. It’s relaxing to drive, roomy and lavish.
The Flying Spur has a glaring issue, though – its range. Just like the Bentayga, it has a range below the average PHEV. This makes the Flying Spur unsuited for any long-distance drive in EV mode. It's fine if you live in the city, but otherwise, you’ll find yourself running out of battery quickly. Bentley’s lack of range is surprising as, for such a high price, you’d expect a superior range to cheaper cars like the BMW X5.
While Bentley’s hybrids are pretty impressive, the company has its mind set on going fully electric by 2030. This includes becoming carbon neutral from its factories to its cars and establishing itself as a pioneer in sustainable luxury mobility.
The first all-electric Bentley will be launched in 2026; this will be a completely new model, not simply an electric update or replacement for one of their current models. The car is due to be revealed in 2025. Alongside the first EV, Bentley will launch another four models, which will be electric replacements for its current models; the Bentayga, Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur, although there is no knowledge in which order these will be released.
By 2024, Bentley will have hybrid versions of all its current models, joining the Bentayga and Flying Spur hybrid options you can purchase today. By 2026, they hope all their Bentleys will be available as either PHEVs or BEVs and by 2030, they will make exclusively all-electric vehicles.
All this progress won’t be cheap for Bentley, who are investing £2.5 billion to transform their entire portfolio and create a ‘Dream Factory’, which will help them create a new range of electric cars that retain the Bentley iconic luxurious feeling.
The first all-electric car for Bentley is a big moment; it will enable the brand to establish itself as an innovator and show if it can translate its success as a traditional car maker into the electric industry.
Considering that, Bentley will pull off all the stops to ensure its first all-electric car is a hit. As such, company execs are keeping their cards to their chest and are hoping not to let anything slip that could spoil its launch. Not much is known about the car, but it should boast up to 1,400 horsepower and be able to go from 0 - 60 in 1.5 seconds, which is much closer to the acceleration of a Bugatti than a traditional Bentley.
However, they’re more bothered about ensuring a quality luxurious car that feels like a Bentley rather than making the fastest car on the block. They’ve not revealed the body style of their first EV but have clarified that they won’t be following electric car trends and will instead update their current style.
One variant of the car will cost more than £220,000, which makes it one of the most expensive electric cars on the market, alongside the likes of the Tesla Roadster, Lucid Air Sapphire, Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid.
The car, which will go into production at Bentley’s plant in Crewe in 2025, was due to be released in late 2025 but will now be released a few months later in 2026. While the pushed-back date could raise alarm bells for some, an optimist might argue that it shows that Bentley wants to stick its landing and ensure there won’t be any issues upon launch.
While the likes of Nissan and Renault were busy developing electric cars, which pushed the market, Bentley sat back. Most car makers have already debuted at least one all-electric car, but Bentley trails the industry and is preparing to launch its first car.
Bentley’s first fully electric car will be launching into a busy market. There are plenty of luxury EVs around that can be charged quickly, go far and offer an excellent driving experience. The likes of the Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model S have set standards for what to expect from electric cars.
Transitioning to electric cars hasn’t been easy for Bentley. They want to deliver their loyal customers an iconic, beautiful Bentley built for grand touring and, most importantly, top of its class in luxury.
Bentley has set a launch date of 2026 and plans to go fully electric by 2030 because governments worldwide plan to ban new petrol and diesel cars.
We are currently in the process of rapid electrification of our roads. New electric cars are constantly popping up, pushing our understanding of what an electric vehicle can do. Alongside the new cars, public charging infrastructure is constantly being expanded.
Public charging is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to charge your car. However, each charging station is run by a different charging network that offers a different service. Some only charge for some connectors, some only charge at select speeds and some require you to download an app, become a member and buy an RFID card before they let you charge.
As such, public charging quickly becomes complicated.
To help make charging easier, we made Bonnet. Bonnet is an app that can quickly and easily let motorists discover the nearest charging point to them with the right connector and within their budget. It’s never been easier to charge!
Our app lets you connect with the 17+ public charging networks that work with us across the United Kingdom and Europe, which means you can use Bonnet while at home or while grand-touring across Europe in the new Bentley.
We don’t just help drivers make charging easy; we also help make charging more affordable.
We offer a membership option called Bonnet Boosts that can help you save up to 15% off all your charging. We have two Bonnet Boosts options to ensure you pick the one that suits your charging needs most, whether you occasionally charge at public points or rely exclusively on them.
Instead of struggling to find a public charger next time your battery runs low, why not download Bonnet today?
Electric cars are becoming more popular each year. Almost every major auto manufacturer is developing and producing electric cars that push technological boundaries and preconceived ideas of what an EV should be.
In 2022 the VW Group sold 330,000 EVs, up 23% from 2021. The company expects 8 in 10 of its passenger car sales to be from electric vehicles by 2030. The VW Group has released plenty of great electric cars, and some of its most recognisable brands have released excellent EVs, like Volkswagen’s ID range of cars, Audi’s e-tron series and the Porsche Taycan.
One notable absence in the group’s electric roster is Bentley. The historic British car company is renowned for combining excellence in engineering with undisputed luxury. Bentley has been quieter than their VW Group siblings in the electric market, although it has been active in it, adding hybrid versions of its models.
Read this article to learn everything about Bentley’s current hybrid cars you can purchase, its plans to release an all-electric car and details on the upcoming first fully electric Bentley.
Simply put, no. Bentley doesn’t sell any all-electric cars at present. They unveiled a concept electric Bentley in 2019 to mark the brand’s centenary but did not follow up with any releases.
They have plans to release their first full EV in 2026.
Fortunately for Bentley lovers, they sell hybrid versions of two of their cars; the Bentayga and the Flying Spur. Bentley hybrids give us a taste of what a full-electric Bentley will be like. However, one major difference is the range you get from a hybrid car. The average hybrid car gives a range of around 30 miles between charges; this makes them less than ideal for long-distance drives.
However, research suggests that most Bentley drivers use their cars for shorter drives, which they can accomplish on battery power alone; drives like commuting, shopping or doing the school run on EV mode help limit emissions and can be done easily.
There are three main types of hybrid vehicles: plug-in, mild and full hybrids. Each uses electricity to help drive the car, but each does so differently. A mild hybrid uses its battery to help a combustion engine be more fuel efficient but never powers the car independently.
A full hybrid only powers a car at low speeds and has a smaller battery. A plug-in hybrid drives the car under its power until its battery is depleted. It then swaps over to using the combustion engine.
Mild and full-hybrid vehicles use regenerative braking as their primary power source; regenerative braking is where a car converts the kinetic energy it uses to slow down into electricity to power the battery.
Plug-in hybrids can be charged with regenerative braking, but the way to power them is through external power sources, such as charging points. You can find charging points in many different places. For example, you might find chargers at your workplace car park, or you could get some installed at home. However, the fastest places to charge are public charging stations where you can charge for a price.
Finding the right chargers can be tricky as many networks are opaque about their charging services. Some don’t have certain connector types, some only charge at certain speeds and some obscure their tariffs. The best way to quickly and easily find the perfect charger for you is with Bonnet. Bonnet is a great app for all British motorists looking to make charging easy.
All of Bentley’s hybrid vehicles are plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The Bentley Bentayga is a super premium SUV that is fast, comfortable and offers an incredible build quality far beyond its rivals. The Bentayga embodies the grand-touring aspiration that Bentley holds dear. It’s luxurious and fun to drive, as expected from the prestigious brand. The Bentayga features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines its 3.0 V6 petrol engine, electric motor and 17.3 kWh battery.
The Bentayga’s rivals include the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover variants and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Thanks to its incredible luxury and great driving performance, it easily surpasses most of its rivals.
Its price is an obvious point of contention, starting at £155,500, which will surely put off most motorists. However, if you can afford it, it beats rivals like the Range Rover variants and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which are similarly expensive and luxurious but less fun to drive.
The Bentayga’s other notable issue is its electric range. It can go just 24 miles between charges; this might be enough if you live in the city, but anywhere else, you will struggle. Its range is easily beaten by the new Range Rover PHEV, which has an official range of up to 62 miles, and even the much less expensive BMW X5 has a better range.
The Bentayga is a top car that offers all the benefits you expect from a Bentley. It’s majestic to drive and offers a serene experience. Its price will set you back, but that is par for the course with Bentley.
The Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury car and Bentley’s second-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, following the Bentayga hybrid. It uses a different engine to the Bentayga hybrid, which uses a 3.0-litre motor that the Flying Spur swaps out for a newer 2.9-litre twin turbo. The Flying Spur is the epitome of luxury and is a beautifully crafted and styled vehicle.
The closest rival to the Flying Spur is the Roll-Royce Ghost, which offers a similarly luxurious driving experience. However, as the Flying Spur uses a lot of Audi A8 hardware, it naturally rivals it. Other rivals include the likes of the Lexus LS, BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
As you would expect with Bentley, the Flying Spur is expensive. Its starting price of £168,300 is nearly £60,000 more than the plug-in hybrid Mercedes S-Class. You are getting a lot for the car, though. It’s an easy car to appreciate thanks to its style and build quality. It’s relaxing to drive, roomy and lavish.
The Flying Spur has a glaring issue, though – its range. Just like the Bentayga, it has a range below the average PHEV. This makes the Flying Spur unsuited for any long-distance drive in EV mode. It's fine if you live in the city, but otherwise, you’ll find yourself running out of battery quickly. Bentley’s lack of range is surprising as, for such a high price, you’d expect a superior range to cheaper cars like the BMW X5.
While Bentley’s hybrids are pretty impressive, the company has its mind set on going fully electric by 2030. This includes becoming carbon neutral from its factories to its cars and establishing itself as a pioneer in sustainable luxury mobility.
The first all-electric Bentley will be launched in 2026; this will be a completely new model, not simply an electric update or replacement for one of their current models. The car is due to be revealed in 2025. Alongside the first EV, Bentley will launch another four models, which will be electric replacements for its current models; the Bentayga, Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur, although there is no knowledge in which order these will be released.
By 2024, Bentley will have hybrid versions of all its current models, joining the Bentayga and Flying Spur hybrid options you can purchase today. By 2026, they hope all their Bentleys will be available as either PHEVs or BEVs and by 2030, they will make exclusively all-electric vehicles.
All this progress won’t be cheap for Bentley, who are investing £2.5 billion to transform their entire portfolio and create a ‘Dream Factory’, which will help them create a new range of electric cars that retain the Bentley iconic luxurious feeling.
The first all-electric car for Bentley is a big moment; it will enable the brand to establish itself as an innovator and show if it can translate its success as a traditional car maker into the electric industry.
Considering that, Bentley will pull off all the stops to ensure its first all-electric car is a hit. As such, company execs are keeping their cards to their chest and are hoping not to let anything slip that could spoil its launch. Not much is known about the car, but it should boast up to 1,400 horsepower and be able to go from 0 - 60 in 1.5 seconds, which is much closer to the acceleration of a Bugatti than a traditional Bentley.
However, they’re more bothered about ensuring a quality luxurious car that feels like a Bentley rather than making the fastest car on the block. They’ve not revealed the body style of their first EV but have clarified that they won’t be following electric car trends and will instead update their current style.
One variant of the car will cost more than £220,000, which makes it one of the most expensive electric cars on the market, alongside the likes of the Tesla Roadster, Lucid Air Sapphire, Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid.
The car, which will go into production at Bentley’s plant in Crewe in 2025, was due to be released in late 2025 but will now be released a few months later in 2026. While the pushed-back date could raise alarm bells for some, an optimist might argue that it shows that Bentley wants to stick its landing and ensure there won’t be any issues upon launch.
While the likes of Nissan and Renault were busy developing electric cars, which pushed the market, Bentley sat back. Most car makers have already debuted at least one all-electric car, but Bentley trails the industry and is preparing to launch its first car.
Bentley’s first fully electric car will be launching into a busy market. There are plenty of luxury EVs around that can be charged quickly, go far and offer an excellent driving experience. The likes of the Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model S have set standards for what to expect from electric cars.
Transitioning to electric cars hasn’t been easy for Bentley. They want to deliver their loyal customers an iconic, beautiful Bentley built for grand touring and, most importantly, top of its class in luxury.
Bentley has set a launch date of 2026 and plans to go fully electric by 2030 because governments worldwide plan to ban new petrol and diesel cars.
We are currently in the process of rapid electrification of our roads. New electric cars are constantly popping up, pushing our understanding of what an electric vehicle can do. Alongside the new cars, public charging infrastructure is constantly being expanded.
Public charging is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to charge your car. However, each charging station is run by a different charging network that offers a different service. Some only charge for some connectors, some only charge at select speeds and some require you to download an app, become a member and buy an RFID card before they let you charge.
As such, public charging quickly becomes complicated.
To help make charging easier, we made Bonnet. Bonnet is an app that can quickly and easily let motorists discover the nearest charging point to them with the right connector and within their budget. It’s never been easier to charge!
Our app lets you connect with the 17+ public charging networks that work with us across the United Kingdom and Europe, which means you can use Bonnet while at home or while grand-touring across Europe in the new Bentley.
We don’t just help drivers make charging easy; we also help make charging more affordable.
We offer a membership option called Bonnet Boosts that can help you save up to 15% off all your charging. We have two Bonnet Boosts options to ensure you pick the one that suits your charging needs most, whether you occasionally charge at public points or rely exclusively on them.
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Unlike many other VW Group brands, Bentley doesn’t sell an all-electric car, although they plan to release their first one in 2025. Although they don’t sell fully-electric cars, they sell hybrid vehicles like the Bentayga and Flying Spur.
The starting price of the upcoming Bentley EV isn’t currently known. However, the 2026 Bentley electric car will have one variant costing over £220,000.
There is not currently a Bentley Continental GT hybrid option. However, Bentley plans to make a plug-in hybrid version of the Continental GT by 2024. By 2026, Bentley plans to only make hybrid or all-electric vehicles.
