Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid
Plug-in hybrid luxury SUV · 4W · Launched 2019
GBP 195,000 / USD 240,000 / AED 920,000 (before bespoke)
≈ ₹2.25 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
50 km
Battery
18 kWh
Top speed
254 km/h
Charge
3 hr
Power
456 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
Bentley's volume-selling plug-in hybrid SUV — best-selling Bentley globally. Sold since 2019 — not officially sold globally. GBP 195,000 / USD 240,000 / AED 920,000. 31 mi (50 km) WLTP EV range. UAE is among Bentley's top global markets — the Bentayga is the marque's UAE flagship.
Best for
UAE / global luxury SUV buyers wanting British craftsmanship with EV daily-driving capability
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 31 mi EV range covers most school runs / city drives
- 456 hp combined PHEV
- Bentley luxury craftsmanship
- UAE dealer network premium
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- 31 mi EV range trails newer PHEVs
- AC-only charging — no DC fast charging
- Petrol V6 maintenance complexity
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Bentley Motors (VW Group) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
12V battery drain on under-used PHEV — common across segment
Reported in earlier models — Bentley Motors (VW Group) has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — Bentley Motors (VW Group) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — Bentley Motors (VW Group) has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — Bentley Motors (VW Group) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 31 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 18 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does AC 7.4 kW — no DC fast charging.
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid is rated at 31 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 18 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 18 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 50 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 3 hours |
| Fast charge | AC 7.4 kW — no DC fast charging |
| Battery warranty | 4 years / 1,00,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 254 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 456 bhp |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM + 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2625 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 484 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid
GBP 195,000 / USD 240,000 / AED 920,000 (before bespoke)
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The Bentley Motors (VW Group) Bentayga Hybrid scores 6.9/10 overall. Best suited for: UAE / global luxury SUV buyers wanting British craftsmanship with EV daily-driving capability. Key strength: 31 mi ev range covers most school runs / city drives. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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