The Bentley EXP 100 GT concept is a fully electric grand tourer unveiled in July 2019 to mark Bentley's centenary, and it represents the British marque's vision of a luxury GT car for the year 2035. With a 0-100 km/h sprint time under 2.5 seconds, a 300 km/h top speed, 1,500 Nm of torque from four electric motors, and a 700 km range, the EXP 100 GT is as technically ambitious as it is visually spectacular.
What Is the Bentley EXP 100 GT?
Launched via a globally streamed event as the centrepiece of Bentley's 100th anniversary celebration, the EXP 100 GT was developed not as a near-future production car but as a statement of intent. It envisions what a Bentley grand tourer could be in 2035, combining autonomous driving capability, artificial intelligence, and all-electric propulsion within a body that retains unmistakably Bentley proportions. At 5.8 metres long and nearly 2.4 metres wide, it is large and commanding, yet it sheds approximately 450 kg compared to the Continental GT thanks to an aluminium and carbon-fibre structure.
Performance and Electric Powertrain
Four electric motors deliver a combined 1,500 Nm of torque and accelerate the EXP 100 GT to 100 km/h in fewer than 2.5 seconds, on to a governed top speed of 300 km/h. Range is quoted at around 700 km on a full charge, and the concept uses next-generation battery technology with five times the energy density of conventional cells. A 15-minute charge to 80 per cent capacity is part of the vision, positioning the EXP 100 GT as a continent-crossing grand tourer with minimal range anxiety.
As detailed by Bentley's official media release, the powertrain also supports fully autonomous Level 4 driving, freeing occupants to enjoy the cabin as a moving lounge rather than a cockpit.
Design: Chiseled Exterior and Futuristic Interior
The exterior design evolves the classic Bentley matrix grille into a chiselled, backlit sculpture that references a century of history while looking entirely forward. The headlights are faceted in a diamond-like geometry, creating an illuminated signature unlike anything in the current range. At the rear, a sweeping roofline drops dramatically to the tail, giving the EXP 100 GT a silhouette closer to a fastback coupe than a traditional GT. The doors open vertically and span two metres in width, creating a theatre-like entry to the cabin.
Inside, the Bentley Personal Assistant, an embedded AI system, controls comfort, navigation and ambience through hand gestures and voice commands. Biometric monitoring adjusts lighting, fragrance and seat settings to occupant wellbeing in real time. Materials include ethically sourced copper-infused Riverstone leather, reclaimed rice husk glass fibre panels, and sustainably forested open-pore wood. Autocar described the cabin as one of the most complete executions of future-luxury thinking seen in a concept car.
Will the EXP 100 GT Influence Future Bentleys?
Bentley confirmed the EXP 100 GT would not enter production in this form, but the design and technology philosophy it embeds is actively shaping the brand's roadmap. Bentley committed to offering an electrified version of every model by 2023 and to launching its first fully electric car by 2025. The EXP 100 GT's aesthetic language, particularly the faceted lighting, the matrix grille treatment, and the interior material hierarchy, is expected to filter through production models as the decade progresses.
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