Scheduled for a mid-2026 reveal, Bentley plans customer deliveries to start in the second quarter of 2027. The upcoming Urban SUV draws heavily on Bentley's EXP 15 concept styling, featuring monolithic surfacing, bluff proportions, and a relatively low-slung silhouette. Although technical specifications are still largely under wraps, the vehicle will utilize an iteration of the Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, shared with the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric platform offers dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrains ranging from 400 hp to 805 hp, with the potential for nearly 1000 hp in launch control mode. It carries a 108 kWh battery pack enabling up to 373 miles of range (WLTP estimate) and supports ultra-fast charging at rates up to 400 kW. Bentley’s model is expected to deliver similar performance figures, though exact power and range details remain unconfirmed.
Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser confirmed the company’s “Beyond100+” plan, committing to launching at least one new plug-in hybrid or fully electric model annually from 2026 onward, starting with this Urban SUV. Despite the push toward electrification, Bentley will maintain a balanced powertrain lineup catering to the luxury market’s current slower adoption of fully electric vehicles. This means that the Bentayga, Continental GT, and Flying Spur models will continue to offer traditional combustion engines alongside hybrid options.
Manufactured at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters in England, the Urban SUV aims to blend cutting-edge technology with Bentley’s hallmark luxury and craftsmanship. Though expected to be priced lower than the Bentayga’s $207,000 base, this luxury electric SUV will still command a premium over its Porsche and Volkswagen siblings.
As Bentley refines its electric future, the Urban SUV will set the stage for a new generation of high-end, electrified vehicles that carry the brand’s illustrious heritage into a rapidly evolving market.