Automakers, including Bentley, are facing delays in their electric vehicle plans. Bentley has postponed its first electric car launch to 2026 and shifted the all-electric target to 2030 due to technical issues. Custom requests for Bentley vehicles are surging, boosting profits.
Bentley delays its first electric car launch to 2026 and pushes the all-electric target to 2030 largely due to technical issues linked to software problems. https://t.co/uzjqFeCXaO
NEWS: Audi says it is sticking to its electric vehicle strategy despite facing challenges this year. "Audi remains committed to bringing the last vehicle with a combustion engine onto the market in 2026." https://t.co/EWktD2IVl6
NEWS: First Bentley EV pushed back to 2026 (from 2025) in favor of new PHEVs. Bentley also says we won't see a fully electric lineup until 2033 (vs 2030 before). https://t.co/X1TVmG99QQ
Bentley delays switch to electric cars as boss slams Labour plans to reinstate 2030 petrol and diesel ban https://t.co/SVPhwxUjVr
Bentley looks to launches after 'emotional sensitivity' slowed car sales https://t.co/eQ1sKOk6LU https://t.co/1Ihrmh9Wlj
"One customer requested wood from his own forest be used in the interior" Bentley is seeing a surge in bespoke/custom requests for its vehicles, driving up ASPs and helping to offset a drop in units. https://t.co/6UOs8PKQlv
Bentley hails record demand for bespoke cars https://t.co/eblEcSNsAX
Audi sticking to EV strategy despite challenges, says CEO https://t.co/NHQzND13YQ https://t.co/5750fvKjww
‘Jaw-droppers’: Bentley profits top £500m as rich seek personalised cars https://t.co/aJjQSNLR1g
⚠️ BENTLEY LOOKS TO LAUNCHES AFTER 'EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY' SLOWED CAR SALES Full Story → https://t.co/hCUeh6A66m British luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday reported a lower operating profit for 2023 after a weak economy and high interest rates hit sales, but the company said… https://t.co/pkT8ZVyfuz
Bentley delays all-EV plan amid changing market conditions, vehicle development challenges https://t.co/5RVarVgDZe
Bentley's clientele keeps exceeding expectations for how many flourishes and special finishes they want on each new ride https://t.co/kbwKpNfYDF
Automakers had planned 2025 as their grand EV coming-out party of dozens of models. Back to the drawing board, their new proving year--including for Tesla--is 2027. The Electric. https://t.co/Gx7k03Qd7M