Bentley is close to writing a new chapter in its ancient history, with the launch of the first fully electric production Bentley car in the history of the British luxury brand, which is expected to officially see the light in 2026, which is about to begin, within the category of luxury urban SUVs.
The new car, which was previously known as the Luxury Urban SUV, still has no official name yet, but recent spy photos revealed many important details, especially inside the cabin, where it seems that Bentley was clearly inspired by the new Porsche Cayenne electric car, since both brands are under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, with special touches that reflect Bentley’s luxury identity.
Shared electric platform but in the spirit of Bentley
The new Bentley electric car will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the same platform on which the electric Porsche Cayenne is built. Despite this technical involvement, the details confirm that Bentley is working to present a completely independent personality, combining German technology and British luxury.
Pre-commercial production of the model began in November 2025, which explains the appearance of the experimental model with details very close to the final version, from production-ready headlights, to exterior mirrors, and even the quality of materials inside the cabin, according to the spy photos attached to this report.
An interior inspired by the latest 2026 Porsche cars with a luxurious Bentley touch
Stepping inside, you’ll immediately notice that the central OLED screen looks very similar to the Flow Display used in Porsche Cayenne 2026 electricwhile the multi-function control lever inspired by the Audi Q3 2026 appears.
However, the special Bentley details are unmistakeable, starting from the leather-wrapped steering wheel, through the finely engraved metal controls, all the way to the circular air conditioning vents inspired by the Bentley Bentayga, Bentley Continental and Bentley Flying Spur models, but with an updated design.
The images also indicate that a screen may be available in front of the accompanying passenger as an additional option, to enhance the technological character inside the cabin.
Fast charging and highly anticipated performance
Like its sister Porsche Cayenne Electric, the Bentley Electric has two charging ports on the rear wings, one of which is likely for DC fast charging and the other for regular AC charging.
The British company confirmed that the first Bentley electric car is capable of adding 161 km of range (100 miles) in less than 7 minutes of charging, which is an amazing number that reflects the development of fast charging technologies.
In terms of performance, it is almost certain that the car will come with a standard four-wheel drive system, and although the official numbers have not yet been announced, expectations indicate very strong numbers, especially since the electric Porsche Cayenne has a power of more than 1,100 horsepower in the turbo version.
Given Bentley’s status as the most luxurious within the Volkswagen Group, we expect no less impressive numbers.
Name… Barnato or Mayon?
The name of the new car is still under discussion, as Bentley has registered the rights to two names: Barnato and Mayon. But indicators lean in favor of the Bentley Barnato name, especially since the Barnato name was previously allocated to a two-door sports car project that did not go into production.
Conclusion
The first Bentley electric car does not appear to be just a step towards the future, but rather a clear declaration that luxury and performance can meet electricity without any compromises. With an interior inspired by Porsche, acceleration and advanced charging technologies, Bentley appears to be preparing to enter the world of electric cars forcefully… and in a manner befitting its history.
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