X

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e brings British luxury to the EV set

Sure, it doesn't actually exist, but it's a Bentley EV nevertheless, and it's rather interesting.

andrewkrok.jpg
andrewkrok.jpg
Andrew Krok
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
1 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

The first version of Bentley's hot concept debuted as a coupe in 2015.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
2 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

This new version chops off the roof and replaces the engine with a big ol' battery.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
3 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

There are no specs available, but Bentley claims it's capable of inductive charging.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
4 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

The goal was to build a car for long road trips with minimal time spent charging.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
5 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

The grille has a "6e" logo that illuminates, because Bentley.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
6 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

The interior is resplendent in not-quite-red leather.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
7 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

And, since it's a concept, cameras have replaced the side mirrors.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
8 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

The steering wheel is, naturally, weird as all get out, too.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
9 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

It's a looker, though.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
10 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

If it comes to market, it will probably (hopefully) have a regular steering wheel.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
11 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
12 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
13 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
14 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
15 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
16 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
17 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
18 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
19 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
20 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
21 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
22 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
23 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
24 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
25 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
26 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
27 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
28 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
29 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
30 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
31 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
32 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept
33 of 33 Andrew Hoyle/CNET

More Galleries

Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)
yamaha01.jpg

Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)

16 Photos
CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)
dia-de-los-muertos-3318-001.jpg

CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)

9 Photos
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars
conceptss01_440.jpg

2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars

14 Photos
Best sound bars under $300
polk-magnifi-mini-15.jpg

Best sound bars under $300

18 Photos
2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke reports for diesel duty
2018 Ford F-150 diesel

2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke reports for diesel duty

22 Photos
Music-friendly cell phone accessories

Music-friendly cell phone accessories

11 Photos
Cosplay at Comic-Con 2016: From Stormtroopers to Sansa Stark
dsc0515.jpg

Cosplay at Comic-Con 2016: From Stormtroopers to Sansa Stark

34 Photos