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Bentley Will Add Plug-in Hybrid Option for All Models
Volkswagen AG’s Bentley luxury car unit will add plug-in hybrid versions of all its models over the next few years.
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Volkswagen AG’s Bentley luxury car unit will add plug-in hybrid versions of all its models over the next few years.
CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer tells attendees at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit that Bentley considers plug-ins a long-term solution to tighter emission and fuel economy standards rather than an interim step to such options as fuel cells or all-electric powertrains.
He notes that a hybrid system will enable Bentley drivers to visit European city centers that restrict standard piston-powered vehicles, yet make long-distance trips without the need for frequent stops to recharge the battery of a pure electric car.
The first Bentleys to receive plug-in systems will be its Bentayga crossover and next-generation Continental GT coupe. The latter system will pair a V-6 engine and electric motor to match the 500-hp output of the car’s current V-8 powerplant.
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