Bentley Reveals an All-electric Concept Car

In celebrating its 100th anniversary, luxury car maker Bentley unveiled its latest prototype Wednesday — an all-electric concept car dubbed the EXP 100.

The EXP 100 is an all-electric power train with an estimated range of about about 440 miles per charge and can operate in either autonomous or manual mode. The car had a top speed of 186 mph and to be able to launch from 0 to 100 kmh, or 62 mph, in just 2.5 seconds.

The EXP is intended to operate in both manual mode, “for when one wishes to enjoy the thrill of driving,” the carmaker said.

The British automaker calls it “the physical embodiment of the future Bentley brand.”

“The Bentley EXP 100 GT represents the kind of cars we want to make in the future,” remarked design chief Stefan Sielaff ahead of the unveil. “Like those iconic Bentleys of the past, this car connects with its passengers’ emotions and helps them experience and safeguard the memories of the really extraordinary journeys they take.”

The concept vehicle is meant to set the stage for the sort of products that Bentley hopes will create a demand again.

No price was revealed yet for the car but Bentley’s cheapest vehicle is right under $200,000.