Bentley CEO Walliser: "We can't commit to one drive technology"
Despite its first electric car, the Torcal, Bentley is sticking with combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and EVs. The brand expects lower revenue next year than in 2025.
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Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser does not want to commit to a single type of powertrain. "We need resilience in our lineup and cannot commit to one drive technology," he told trade paper Automobilwoche, according to ecomento.de. Under the motto "Luxury of Choice," the British brand will keep offering combustion cars, plug-in hybrids and fully electric models. At the same time, Walliser said: "Today, EVs have reached the broad mainstream of society."
The brand's first electric car, the Torcal, starts at 200,000 euros, according to the reports. Series production in Crewe, England, is due to begin in March 2027, with first deliveries planned for June. Bentley is focusing on revenue and value per car rather than volume, Walliser said.
Bentley sold 10,132 cars in 2025 and posted revenue of 2.6 billion euros. The brand does not expect to reach that revenue level next year because of heavy investment in new models and the Crewe plant, ecomento.de reported. A shrunken luxury market in China and logistics problems in the Middle East are also weighing on the business. The Bentley video presents the Torcal's sound.