02:25 19-04-2026

Bentley Barnato will usher in the brand’s electric SUV era in 2027

Bentley is taking a significant step as it prepares its first fully electric SUV. The model, called Barnato, will mark a new chapter for the brand and is due to reach the market in 2027.

The newcomer will sit below the Bentayga and will be built on the PPE platform from the Volkswagen Group, which is already used by Audi and Porsche. That points to a modern architecture, strong efficiency and support for fast charging.

The shift to electric vehicles is also changing more than just the product itself. At the Crewe factory, new standards are being introduced, including special clothing with carbon fibres to protect against static electricity when working with batteries.

Technical specifications have not yet been disclosed, but the model is expected to deliver the level of comfort and performance expected of a Bentley. Electric drive should also reinforce the brand’s defining traits — refinement and quietness. The luxury EV segment is developing rapidly, and the success of models such as the Rolls-Royce Spectre points to strong demand among wealthy buyers.

Bentley is following the unavoidable path toward electrification, but doing so in its own way — through technology and premium positioning. Barnato could become a key model for the brand in a new era. The only question is how quickly the market will embrace that change.