And it will have close ties to Audi.
Like Rolls-Royce, an intrinsic part of what makes a Bentley a Bentley is the use of a large-capacity V8 or V12 engine under the hood. It fades into the background most of the time as it whisks its occupants down the road and only emits a cultured roar when pushed. Of course, Bentley must confront a new future of electric powertrains just like everyone else.
The company said last year that it will be a fully electric brand by 2030 although the famous W12 engine isn t dead just yet. In a new interview with the UK s Car Magazine, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark divulged some more details about the company s first EV.