Bentley Motors has presented the EXP 15, a full-size exterior model and virtual-reality interior study created in the marque’s new design studio at Crewe. The concept serves as a directional statement rather than a production preview, outlining the formal language and material themes that will influence forthcoming battery-electric Bentleys.
Visually, EXP 15 follows five exterior principles defined by the studio: an upright front profile; an iconic illuminated grille split by a vertical light spine; a continuous “endless” bonnet line that echoes the 1930 Speed Six Gurney Nutting Sportsman coupe; pronounced rear haunches described as a “resting beast” stance; and a large, clean “prestigious shield” rear surface carrying a new winged-B emblem and slim 3-D tail-lamps. Active aerodynamics include roof-line spoilers and a deployable rear diffuser. Body panels are finished in Pallas Gold, a radar-permeable satin paint that uses an ultra-thin aluminum pigment compatible with future driver-assistance sensors.
The interior, experienced through VR, applies five complementary principles. A wing-shaped dashboard spans the cabin, while generous material surfaces—wool textiles by Fox Brothers, silk jacquard from Gainsborough, and 3-D printed titanium—meet back-lit wood veneers that reveal or conceal digital displays on demand. Seating adopts a three-seat, three-door configuration: a fixed driver’s seat, a swiveling passenger seat that can slide to multiple positions, and a lounge-style rear seat. A floor storage system folds away to secure hand luggage or a pet carrier. The rear hatch can transform into a small seating area with integrated lighting and a chilled compartment for outdoor use.
Bentley positions the EXP 15 on an unspecified all-wheel-drive electric platform, targeting long range and rapid DC charging consistent with the brand’s touring ethos. Although no mechanical details are released, designers confirm that certain lighting elements, surface treatments, and mixed physical-digital controls will migrate to the marque’s first fully electric production model expected later in the decade.
