Bentley’s First-Ever, Electric Concept Car Is a Luxury Fever Dream
The Bentley Motors EXP 12 6e concept convertible hybrid automobile is driven onto the stage on the first day of the 87th Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.
Photographer: Luke MacGregor/BloombergAlthough most of the notable debuts at the Geneva Motor Show are teased months ahead of time, Bentley came out swinging on Tuesday with a surprise showing of the marque's first-ever, pure-electric concept.
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept is meant to explore the possibility of Bentley producing a true all-electric vehicle for production; it’s a separate endeavor from the recently promised plug-in hybrid Bentayga SUV, which is due out in 2018. If it is received well by VIP guests and analysts at future car circuit stops in Shanghai and Pebble Beach, Calif., said execs, the convertible could lead to an electric vehicle from Bentley by 2021. (The car, while drivable, is one of one, so in order to prevent damage it will not be available for prospective buyers to drive.)