All-Electric Bentley Mulsanne Under Consideration
Chinese law makers are pushing Bentley to consider an all-electric Mulsanne.
Speaking to Autocar, Bentley marketing manager Hans Holzgartner confirmed that an all-electric Bentley Mulsanne is a possibility, saying that draft paperwork from Chinese law makers has become a motivating factor.
Gartner said that currently, “the indication is that full electric will be the only way that you’ll get into some of the cities in China.” He added that hybrid powertrains aren’t entirely out of the question, but “even some of the hybrid drives just won’t get into some cities in China.”
Similar laws are becoming a possibility in other regions of the world, including Germany, where the country has voiced its intentions to encourge a zero-emissions future.
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The Bentley Mulsanne is a strong candidate for an all-electric powertrain since its focus is on comfort and luxury, rather than being sporty and light. Electric powertrains are heavy and better suited for bigger sedans that benefit from massive torque.
Of course Bentley wants to create something that is fun to drive as well, catering to other markets like the U.S. Porsche recently confirmed that its new twin-turbo V8 engine will also be used by Audi and Bentley, so don’t be surprised to a Bentley Mulsanne Speed variant with Porsche power under the hood.
[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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