Bentley has inaugurated a new Engineering Technical Centre at its headquarters in Crewe, north-west England, consolidating prototype production, material testing and software integration for upcoming electric vehicles.
The 13,000-square-metre facility is part of Bentley’s “Beyond100+” strategy and will play a central role in developing future models. It includes a prototype workshop, a materials development lab and a software integration facility, along with testing for next-generation high-voltage systems.
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Many of the departments have relocated from the site’s A1 building, the oldest at the Pyms Lane factory, which is being renovated to accommodate electric vehicle production from 2027. Bentley plans to launch its first fully electric model, an “urban” SUV, in 2026.
“Our Beyond100+ strategy maps out a fundamental programme of change, using what is known now and adapting that vision as we adopt yet-to-be-discovered technologies in the future,” said Matthias Rabe, Bentley’s Chief Development Officer. “This new Engineering Technical Centre is a key building block for the successful delivery of this strategy and helps enable engineering concepts to become reality at the heart of development and integration.”
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Bentley had initially pledged to electrify its entire model range by 2030 but has scaled back the plan, citing slower-than-expected demand in the luxury segment. The company said it will announce a revised strategy in September 2025 but stressed that electric vehicles remain a top priority.
