Bentley has announced that it is revising its commitment to becoming an electric-only car brand to 2035 from 2030.
The Crewe-based brand’s decision reflects a similar delay followed by other brands – Volvo recently changed its plans on becoming an EV-only firm – though it’ll still look to introduce its first electric model in 2026.
An electric SUV, the upcoming model will be joined by more hybrid models as part of the firm’s revised Beyond100+ strategy. Under this new plan, Bentley will look to launch a new electric vehicle or hybrid model each year from 2026.
“What we see in the market I would consider as a dip. When it calms down, it’ll definitely come back. I expect different speeds depending on the categories and countries, and it’ll depend on the infrastructure in different countries.
Bentley has also stated that it will be introducing a new combustion-engined model next year and is looking to integrate sustainable fuels into its product decisions. The brand will also look to upgrade its production site in Crewe, with a new design centre, paint shop and EV assembly line helping to transform the historic facility.
