Alright, buckle up — Bentley’s throwing down a serious gauntlet in the EV arena with its upcoming Luxury Urban SUV, a.k.a. the electric Bentayga’s cooler, sharper cousin. Caught testing on the streets, cleverly disguised in Porsche Cayenne EV bodywork (because why not borrow a little sibling swag?), this ride shares the cutting-edge PPE electric platform with Porsche and Audi—but with Bentley’s unmistakable flair baked in.
Bentley’s ‘Beyond100’ vision aims to launch its first full BEV by 2026 (maybe 2027, because hey, good things take time), then keep rolling out either hybrids or full EVs every year until 2035. The big promise? This won’t just be an electric SUV—it’ll be the first true luxury urban EV, handcrafted right in Crewe, UK, where Bentley’s magic lives.
CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser insists the design won’t throw Bentley’s legacy out the window but will tease you with details that grow on you—like a slow burn romance, not a flashy one-night stand. Expect subtlety in styling with that elegant roofline and classic Bentley cues intact, so purists don’t clutch their pearls.
On the tech side, this EV won’t just blend in with the VW group cousins. Bentley’s driving experience will keep its soul, delivering that silky wave of torque Bentley fans crave. Inside, it’s all about smart upgrades—sleek new interfaces without going touchscreen-crazy, so you still get buttons where they count. No fumbling, no hunting for climate control or mirror adjustment—just intuitive luxury.
Power? Over 100 kW, charging speed aiming for a lightning-fast 10-80% in under 20 minutes with up to 270 kW chargers. That’s Bentley talking Champions League-level speed right there.
No hybrids here—Bentley’s all-in on pure EVs now, making a clean break from combustion engines.
So yeah, the future of Bentley is electric, classy, and charging up right around the corner. Luxury meets lightning. Get ready to fall in love... slowly.
