Bentley's first electric SUV teased: PPE platform, 560 km
Bentley confirms first fully electric SUV on PPE, 560 km range, 2026 debut
Bentley's first electric SUV teased: PPE platform, 560 km
Bentley will reveal its first fully electric SUV on Nov 5, 2025. Built on PPE, it targets 560 km WLTP, with EXP 15 design, 2026 debut and 2027 deliveries.
2025-10-30T20:15:05+03:00
2025-10-30T20:15:05+03:00
2025-10-30T20:15:05+03:00
Bentley has confirmed it will unveil details of its first fully electric SUV on November 5, 2025. Positioned as a luxury urban SUV, the newcomer is set to play a pivotal role in the marque’s electrification strategy.The model will be built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture co-developed by Porsche and Audi and will be more compact than the Bentayga, with overall length kept under five meters. The design draws on the EXP 15 concept, favoring smooth surfacing, a lower silhouette, and the brand’s new visual language—an approach that hints at a sleeker, more contemporary stance while staying recognizably Bentley.Preliminary data indicate a 108-kWh battery, similar to what is expected in the Porsche Cayenne EV. The WLTP range is projected to be around 560 kilometers, though the Bentley’s greater mass could make it slightly less efficient.The name remains under wraps. Trademark filings suggest the company is choosing between Mayon, inspired by the Philippine volcano, and Barnato, honoring a legendary Bentley racer—two paths that frame the badge as either evocative or heritage-led.The full premiere is slated for mid-2026, with first customer deliveries planned for the second quarter of 2027.
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Bentley confirms first fully electric SUV on PPE, 560 km range, 2026 debut
Bentley will reveal its first fully electric SUV on Nov 5, 2025. Built on PPE, it targets 560 km WLTP, with EXP 15 design, 2026 debut and 2027 deliveries.
Michael Powers, Editor
Bentley has confirmed it will unveil details of its first fully electric SUV on November 5, 2025. Positioned as a luxury urban SUV, the newcomer is set to play a pivotal role in the marque’s electrification strategy.
The model will be built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture co-developed by Porsche and Audi and will be more compact than the Bentayga, with overall length kept under five meters. The design draws on the EXP 15 concept, favoring smooth surfacing, a lower silhouette, and the brand’s new visual language—an approach that hints at a sleeker, more contemporary stance while staying recognizably Bentley.
Preliminary data indicate a 108-kWh battery, similar to what is expected in the Porsche Cayenne EV. The WLTP range is projected to be around 560 kilometers, though the Bentley’s greater mass could make it slightly less efficient.
The name remains under wraps. Trademark filings suggest the company is choosing between Mayon, inspired by the Philippine volcano, and Barnato, honoring a legendary Bentley racer—two paths that frame the badge as either evocative or heritage-led.
The full premiere is slated for mid-2026, with first customer deliveries planned for the second quarter of 2027.
