Bentley's first step towards electrification: The Bentayga Hybrid

Bentley has announced that the pioneering Bentayga Hybrid is now on sale in Europe.

In the British brand's centenary year, Bentley's first plug-in hybrid model will create an all new experience in the luxury SUV sector. It combines a new, highly efficient 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine - which incorporates the latest technologies to optimise both efficiency and performance - with a state-of-the-art electric motor delivering instantaneous response.

The Bentayga Hybrid utilises an advanced and efficient E Motor, which acts as both an electric motor and a power generator.

The Permanent Magnet Synchronous system offers 94kW peak power and 400Nm of torque, allowing swift and silent acceleration from stationary. The system provides instant torque response by eliminating engine turbo lag, while the state-of-the-art, high voltage battery is capable of recharging in just 2.5 hours.

The result is a seamless driving experience that offers 700Nm of combined torque, a top speed of 254km/h and a zero to 100km/h acceleration time of just 5.5 seconds.

With a total driving range of 747km and an all electric Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure range of 39km on a single charge, the hybrid represents a new dimension to the existing range of refined and luxurious Bentayga models. Effortless performance and the same sure-footed, all-wheel drive ability ensure a unique driving experience in the finest automotive cabin in the world.

Among the cutting-edge driver systems are several Intelligent Satellite Navigation features specific to the Bentayga Hybrid.

Upon entering a journey into the system, the optimum combination of electric motor and engine will automatically be calculated and used for most effective use of hybrid power. According to the current position of the car, the system will also clearly illustrate on-screen the maximum remaining range in EV mode. 

Each handcrafted Bentayga Hybrid requires 130 hours to build in Crewe, England. Sculpted with an elegant, timeless execution, hybrid's style perfectly balances athleticism with confidence. The world's most luxurious SUV also has the world's finest automotive cabin, the epitome of modern British design and available with a range of unique personalisation options.