Bentley has announced its first electric car, due to roll off production lines in 2025, will be built at its Crewe plant in England’s west midlands.
The announcement comes on the back of an investment of £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next ten years.
The news also represents a major boost to the area surrounding the plant, where all Bentley models are built and where 4,000 people are employed.
The upcoming EV is also set to be the first step in Bentley’s “Beyond 100” strategy, the “groundbreaking” plan that will see Bentley become a fully electric manufacturer and be end-to-end carbon neutral by 2030.
“Beyond100 is the boldest plan in Bentley’s illustrious history, and in the luxury segment. It’s an ambitious and credible roadmap to carbon neutrality of our total business system, including the shift to 100 per cent BEV in just eight years,” says Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors.
“Our aim is to become the benchmark not just for luxury cars or sustainable credentials but the entire scope of our operations. Securing production of our first BEV in Crewe is a milestone moment for Bentley, and the UK, as we plan for a long-term sustainable future in Crewe.”
Further significant announcements will be made on Bentley’s Beyond 100 strategic plan later today (26 Jan), so stick with Auto Futures for the latest updates.
“Today is arguably the most important day in Bentley’s modern history, and is a testament to the hard work and skill of our colleagues in Crewe. The journey really does start now. We are already marking the pinnacle in luxury car production and have already transformed our factory to become carbon neutral, with industry-leading environmental credentials,” says Peter Bosch, Board Member for Manufacturing at Bentley Motors.
“With our new ‘Dream Factory’ concept, we now go to zero also with water, waste and other environmental impacts until 2030. Unique craftsmanship, customer interaction and employee experience will be enhanced by digital tech, higher flexibility and new ways of personalisation. We will develop the best of Crewe into the future benchmark of luxury car manufacturing.”
Bentley recently launched its first hybrid model, the Flying Spur Hybrid luxury saloon, in Europe.
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