Bentley Says It Plans To Be 100% Electric By 2030

Bentley has been building luxury vehicles for more than a century, with a portfolio of powerful V8 and W12 engines over the past decade or so. But as the market shifts toward electrification, Bentley wants to be the luxury leader in battery power – and that's why the brand has committed to a fully electric lineup by the year 2030.
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SanJoseDriver - 11/5/2020 4:32:35 PM

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If there was any doubt all automakers are moving towards EVs........

dumpsty - 11/9/2020 4:04:52 PM

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blah, blah....all EV lineup by 2099. Bentley's declaration has some credibility. If GM can prove solid with the Hummer EV & Cadillac Lyriq, ultra-luxury touring w/effortless electric cruising will be plenty possible.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/5/2020 5:20:06 PM

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This will take new lightweight platforms. A Bentley Continental is already 2 tonnes. And that is without batteries. I don't think a 6,000 or 6,500lb car is the way to go. But it will be interesting to see what they come up with.

MDarringer - 11/5/2020 6:02:42 PM

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#Nope Instead of rebodying the Panamera, they'll switch to the Taycan. VW isn't going to waste money on Bentley which is a bit of a money pit.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/5/2020 8:19:11 PM

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Yep. New platforms. And yes the Taycan skateboard will work. At some point they should make a Cayenne type BEV. And then Bentley can use that too.

MDarringer - 11/5/2020 8:38:24 PM

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Jack up the Taycan and presto-change-o "Cayenne" EV.

MDarringer - 11/5/2020 6:01:26 PM

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So rebodying the Taycan. This isn't an advancement. This is VW cutting costs.

supermoto - 11/5/2020 9:32:37 PM

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I expect Rolls and Maybach to be all electric as well.