The initial pre-production of the first Bentley EV has commenced in preparation for its launch in 2026.

Bentley has started their pre-production of their inaugural all-electric model which is a completely new luxury SUV constructed at its Crews site as a part of their revised Beyond100+ plan. Defined as the “Luxury Urban SUV” is all set to be introduced in late 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. 

The SUV will be measuring under 5 meters, followed by the e-SUV which will be offering advanced battery charging technologies, adding a significant range of 100 miles of range in just seven minutes. According to Bentley, the global prototype is currently in the development phase. 

ICE and Hybrid Models to be in Production till 2035

Bentley has confirmed that they will be selling hybrid versions of the Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur at least till 2035, thus pushing back the vision of going all-electric by then. On the other hand, the company will be introducing a new, limited non-hybrid performance model by the end of this year. 

The CEO of Bentley, Frank-Steffin addressed that the decision is completely based on the current market demand, noting that continuing with ICE and Hybrid options provides customers with diverse options as the brand is slowly transitioning towards electric mobility. 

Crewe ‘Dream Factory’ developing Next-Gen Models

Bentley is also introducing major upgrades at its Crewe ‘Dream Factory’ as it is preparing for its next-generation electric models. The manufacturing facility is transformed into a carbon-neutral and flexible production hub manufacturing diverse powertrains. There is also an addition of a new paint shop all set to start operations in 2026. 

This year, Bentley has also inaugurated a new Design Center and Logistics hub. This is one of the brand’s biggest self-funded investments till date and will help in getting jobs for its 4,000 employees as the company is moving towards manufacturing large-scale EV production.