Bentley Motors today announced an extension to how long they will build and sell combustion engine and hybrid cars.
The company, which employs around 3,000 people at its Crewe plant, has changed its “Beyond100+” strategy which it says “reflects current market and customer perspectives”.
Chairman and CEO Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser announced the extended offering of internal combustion-engined as well as plug-in hybridised models at a press conference today (November 5th).
He said the world’s first true all electric Luxury Urban SUV is on track to be launched towards the end of 2026, with deliveries to markets in 2027.
The unnamed model will include the technology that will allow charging from 0 – 100 miles in less than seven minutes.
Now the company is to continue offering hybrid models such as Continental GT coupe, Convertible and Flying Spur until at least 2035.
It means the company’s previous target of being exclusively electric by that milestone may be extended. It also didn’t rule out future combustion-engine models.
Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: “Today’s updates to our Beyond100+ strategy reaffirm Bentley’s commitment to progress — responsibly and sustainably.
“We are evolving our product cadence to reflect the realities of a changing world and a dynamic marketplace.
“By extending introducing new internal combustion-engined models, and offering hybrid powertrains until at least 2035, we are ensuring that every Bentley customer can continue to experience the full breadth of our performance and craftsmanship.
“Our first fully electric Bentley, the world’s first true Luxury Urban SUV, represents a bold step forward, it embodies our vision for sustainable luxury and technological excellence.
“With industry-leading charging capability and unmistakable Bentley character and design, it marks the beginning of an exciting new era for our brand – a future defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability.”
The company says the changes will help secure Bentley’s future at Crewe for the next generation of products and colleagues.
The site investment programme is continuing with a new state-of-the-art Paint Shop due to open in 2026.
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