Bentley to launch its first pure-electric car in September

Bentley confirms its first pure‑electric production car will debut by the end of September, distinct from the Continental and Bentayga hybrids. The model, described as an urban SUV, is smaller yet roomy thanks to EV packaging, with Crewe hosting a May media briefing where CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser called the launch a brand‑defining moment. He notes the challenge of replacing an ICE line with a pure EV and the rationale for a standalone model to avoid cannibalization, despite the high development costs. The cabin will retain Bentley’s craftsmanship—leather, wood, hand‑stitching—while the EV architecture introduces new electronics and a signature, powerful sound.