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Bentley Motors has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch at its headquarters in Crewe, marking a significant milestone in its Beyond100+ strategy. The facility will play a crucial role in the development of Bentley’s first Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV), set to launch in 2026. Opened by Gunnar Kilian, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG, and Bentley’s Board of Management, the center is designed to support new manufacturing technologies, quality assurance, and sustainability initiatives as Bentley transitions to a fully electrified lineup.
Key Highlights:
- Supports Bentley’s first BEV, the world’s first Urban Luxury SUV, launching in 2026.
- 8,000 sqm facility with a production proving ground and a mini assembly line for BEV testing.
- Houses a technical center for materials testing, high-precision dimensional measurement, and vehicle reliability analysis.
- Aligns with Bentley’s zero environmental impact manufacturing goals under Beyond100+.
- Ensures luxury, craftsmanship, and quality remain at the forefront of Bentley’s future products.
Advancing Sustainable Luxury Manufacturing
The Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch will serve as a hub for innovation, digitalization, and sustainable production. The two-floor facility integrates advanced testing laboratories, vehicle analysis areas, and precision measurement tools, ensuring that Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle meets the brand’s strictest standards for luxury and performance.
Bentley’s Board Member for Manufacturing, Andreas Lehe, emphasized the center’s role in the company’s transformation:
“The Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch is a key building block for the successful delivery of the Beyond100+ strategy. The facility represents a significant step forward in transforming our historic Crewe site into a world-leading hub for sustainable luxury automotive production.”
With this new facility, Bentley is reinforcing its commitment to electrification while maintaining its legacy of exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and technological innovation.
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