First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

Bentley is gearing up to reveal its first-ever EV in 2025. Bentley has committed itself to phase out internal combustion engines completely to become an EV-only luxury car brand. The launch of an all-new electric SUV from Bentley will also lay the foundation for the brand's transition to becoming a complete luxury-EV manufacturer.

First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

Bentley has joined hands with Audi once again to develop the fully electric SUV in question. The new electric SUV from Bentley will make use of Volkswagen's Artemis Platform. However, Bentley states that they still have some concerns regarding the weight of the vehicle, as electric vehicles tend to be significantly heavier than their conventionally powered siblings.

First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

However, the brand is positive about the rapid advancements in EV technology, which may pave the way for lighter EVs with better aerodynamics. As a stepping stone, Bentley is also developing plug-in Hybrid versions of the Flying Spur and Continental GT.

First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

Sources indicate that these latest plug-in hybrid models of the Flying Spur and Continental GT are in the final stages of development and will hit the showrooms before 2022. As most brands under the Volkswagen roof had decided to take the EV-route, it is not a surprising decision from Bentley to follow a similar path.

First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

This bold move from Bentley not only solidifies the future of automobiles as EVs, but it also delivers reassurance to smaller manufacturers and even the masses.

First Electric Bentley To Be Revealed In 2025: Bentley To Become A Luxury EV Manufacturer

Thoughts On Bentley Becoming An EV Luxury Car Brand

The decision from Bentley is an example for other automobile manufacturers to take a bold decision and commit themselves to build future proof cars. EVs are definitely the future, and Bentley's decision has just reaffirmed it.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 19:31 [IST]
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