Crewe’s flagship is rumored be fully electric by the end of the next decade.
The current-generation Bentley Mulsanne is a successor to the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, it has been around since 2010, so that doesn’t mean it will be discontinued. A new report from the U.K. suggests that Crewe’s flagship model will not be launched in this decade. Rumours point to a launch in 2020. The luxobarge may drop its 6.75-liter V8 gasoline engine to make way for an all-electric system when it arrives.
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Autocar says Bentley is still undecided about whether the next Mulsanne would be a similar-to-like model or a completely new car. It will remain the company’s top-of-the-line model, regardless of what it takes. A pure electric Mulsanne is one of the options being considered. Crewe may not be keen to build an electric Bentayga but they are open-minded to the possibility of creating a zero-emissions large sedan.
The Volkswagen Group’s electric push, which will begin next year with its first VW I.D., will be a significant step forward in EV technology. model. According to the rumours, Bentley may also be exploring the possibility of a four-door electric coupe with hardware taken from the Porsche Mission E. This vehicle is expected to go on sale in 2019, just like the I.D. compact hatchback.
Bentley already began its electrification campaign with the unveiling of the Bentayga Plug-In Hybrid just a few months ago at Geneva Motor Show. The Flying Spur’s next generation has been found carrying an extra fuel door. This reveals that it will also be partially electrified. It is only a matter time before the Continental GT will combine a combustion engine and an electric motor.