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Bentley confirmed its interest in electric cars at the beginning of this year, but the Brits have yet to reveal any concept vehicles that showcase the new powertrain solution.
The body type and shape of the first electric model from Bentley is still under wraps, but the brand from Crewe has a few ideas on the topic. The first of them involves the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, which was an aggressively styled coupe that was showcased in 2015. Other possibilities include a Mulsanne or a Bentayga conversion, but a final decision has not been made.
Not long after the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept' reveal, a member of Bentley’s board that is responsible for engineering suggested that the company was pondering to turn that exhibit into reality in the form of an electric car.
Several months have passed since that moment, and Bentley has apparently remained quiet on the topic of electric vehicles. However, that does not mean that the Brits have taken some time off.
Instead, the brand launched its first SUV, followed by the first diesel version of a Bentley. Both categories of cars were unimaginable in the Bentley range a few years ago, but they are just milestones before the first EV.
The Bentayga is regarded as Bentley’s first mass-market model, because it was designed to bring new clients to the brand, without decreasing its character with a cheaper automobile.
The future electric model from Bentley is not going to be cheap or even affordable, but the Brits know they will have a spot on the market for the new creation, just like they have with the Bentayga.
The same Bentley executive disclosed that Porsche’s Mission E production derivative is being considered as a parts donor for the future electric car. This seems like the best option for Bentley, as developing an electric platform alone would not be cost effective, which is something that the Volkswagen Group cares about these days.
We already know that Audi and Porsche will not share electric vehicle platforms, which provides an explanation regarding Bentley’s choice for the Mission E’ propulsion system. The first electric Bentley is not expected on the market sooner than 2020, after the launch of the EV made by Porsche.
Not long after the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept' reveal, a member of Bentley’s board that is responsible for engineering suggested that the company was pondering to turn that exhibit into reality in the form of an electric car.
Several months have passed since that moment, and Bentley has apparently remained quiet on the topic of electric vehicles. However, that does not mean that the Brits have taken some time off.
Instead, the brand launched its first SUV, followed by the first diesel version of a Bentley. Both categories of cars were unimaginable in the Bentley range a few years ago, but they are just milestones before the first EV.
The Bentayga is regarded as Bentley’s first mass-market model, because it was designed to bring new clients to the brand, without decreasing its character with a cheaper automobile.
The future electric model from Bentley is not going to be cheap or even affordable, but the Brits know they will have a spot on the market for the new creation, just like they have with the Bentayga.
The same Bentley executive disclosed that Porsche’s Mission E production derivative is being considered as a parts donor for the future electric car. This seems like the best option for Bentley, as developing an electric platform alone would not be cost effective, which is something that the Volkswagen Group cares about these days.
We already know that Audi and Porsche will not share electric vehicle platforms, which provides an explanation regarding Bentley’s choice for the Mission E’ propulsion system. The first electric Bentley is not expected on the market sooner than 2020, after the launch of the EV made by Porsche.
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