Bentley has announced the arrival of its first electric vehicle, an urban SUV, by 2026. The company describes the new electric car as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”. The car will be fully developed and designed at Bentley’s Crewe factory.
The new Bentley electric SUV will be based on Volkswagen Group’s PPE bespoke electric platform developed by Audi and Porsche.
The PPE platform allows for a range of layouts, including single- and twin-motor options, the latter offering all-wheel drive. It can also accept a range of battery sizes and motor types, while its 800V architecture enables ultra-fast charging.
“We adapt to today’s economic, market and legislative environment to initiate a major transformative phase for tomorrow,” said new Bentley boss Frank-Steffen Walliser.
