UK luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has said it plans to unveil its first fully electric vehicle in 2026.
“First fully electric Bentley on track for reveal in 2026, marking the start of a new era for sustainable luxury alongside continued PHEV and ICE flexibility,” the company said in its fourth annual Sustainability Report.
The carmaker also reported its “lowest” fleet carbon dioxide emissions on record in 2025 and said carbon-neutral operations were maintained at its Crewe site.
The report sets out developments under Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy, which outlines its route towards a net zero target by 2050 while retaining flexibility over its powertrain offering.
Bentley said it would continue to sell plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine (ICE) models alongside battery electric vehicles.
It also detailed wider efforts to reduce emissions across its value chain.
These include work involving direct air capture, the use of sustainable aviation fuel in logistics, the development of eFuels, and broader lifecycle analysis to guide vehicle design and supplier engagement.
The company said it had also strengthened “responsible” sourcing practices and supplier oversight.
Bentley Motors chairman and CEO Frank‑Steffen Walliser said: “In a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty, infrastructure challenges and shifting customer expectations, Bentley has taken a considered and resilient approach – balancing progress with excellence.
“Celebrating World Earth Day, our 2025 Sustainability Report shows how Beyond100+ continues to guide our transformation, ensuring we deliver extraordinary vehicles today while shaping a responsible future for generations to come.”
In 2025, Bentley reported operating profit of €216 million on revenue of €2.6 billion, down 1%, as higher-margin derivatives, disciplined pricing and growing Mulliner bespoke demand offset a 5% drop in deliveries.
Results were hit by one-off accounting charges, US tariff pressure and adverse foreign exchange movements.
Announcing the results last month, the carmaker is continuing investment in its Crewe Pyms Lane site, with its future BEV assembly line nearing completion, while also launching a consultation that could remove up to 275 management, agency and non-manufacturing roles.
