Bentley has confirmed that it’ll change its outgoing W12 engine with a V8-based plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that places out 750hp. The agency advised that the setup will produce, “four-figure torque over a wider plateau”, implying that it’ll at the very least match the 1,000Nm of the tuned W12 within the just lately revealed Batur.

Bentley has but to reveal the technical specs of the brand new engine or its electricals however mentioned the powertrain will ship an electric-only vary of 80km between fees. The Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur will probably be up to date with the brand new powertrains later this yr, changing each the usual V8 and the W12 in every occasion. The V6-based plug-in hybrid powertrains in each the Bentayga and the Flying Spur will stay on sale.

Bentley delayed its first battery-electric car from subsequent yr to late 2026. Former CEO Adrian Hallmark cited delays to the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) programme as the rationale for pushing again the brand new car. These points additionally set again the arrival of the Audi Q6 e-tron and the electrical Porsche Macan.

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