---
title: "Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e: Like That Other Sexy Bentley Concept, But Electric and Convertible"
description: "But does the form suggests a new styling language for the new Continental GT?"
date: "2017-03-07"
modified: "2017-03-07"
authors:
  - name: "Josh Condon"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/josh-condon"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/8174/bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-like-that-other-sexy-bentley-concept-but-electric-and-convertible"
categories:
  - "Bentley News"
  - "Car Tech"
  - "Electric Vehicles"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "bentley"
  - "concept car"
  - "Electric Vehicle"
  - "EV"
  - "Geneva Auto Show 2017"
---

# Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e: Like That Other Sexy Bentley Concept, But Electric and Convertible

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2017/03/exp-12-speed-6e-exterior-front-3qtr-scene.jpg>)
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Bentley is known by many adjectives—opulent, stately, imperial, [even, recently, bruising](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/7684/6-things-to-know-about-the-209-mph-bentley-continental-supersports>)—but "sleek" is not usually bandied around when describing the vehicles from Crewe. That's why the undeniably lithe and [painfully sexy EXP 10 Speed 6 concept](<https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/concept-cars/exp10-speed-6.html>) was such an unexpected delight when it hit the scene in Geneva in 2015; now, at the same show two years later, the EXP 12 Speed 6e is putting on a similarly suggestive show—and a topless, electrically-charged one, at that.

Bentley chairman and chief executive Wolfgang Dürheimer said of the concept, "The EXP 12 Speed 6e is a concept to show that Bentley is defining electric motoring in the luxury sector, with the appropriate technology, high quality materials and refinement levels you'd expect from a true Bentley. This concept enables us to engage with luxury customers and gather feedback on our approach."

![message-editor%2F1488945002097-exp12speed6e-exteriorfront3qtrscene.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1488945002097-exp12speed6e-exteriorfront3qtrscene.jpg>)

![message-editor%2F1488944965551-exp12speed6e-interiorseats.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1488944965551-exp12speed6e-interiorseats.jpg>)

![message-editor%2F1488944985757-exp12speed6e-interiorhighcabinview.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1488944985757-exp12speed6e-interiorhighcabinview.jpg>)

![message-editor%2F1488944942827-exp12speed6e-exteriorrear3qtrscene.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1488944942827-exp12speed6e-exteriorrear3qtrscene.jpg>)

## The Shape of Things to Come?

The press release promises that an all-electric Bentley "will not compromise the quality, refinement and high performance levels" expected of the brand, while promising "new high performance technology such as rapid inductive charging and state-of-the-art on board concierge-style services".

In addition to the expected sumptuous interior, there's an odd u-shaped steering wheel and a dramatic center stack-tunnel combination. Like the EXP 10 Speed 6 coupe that preceded it, the EXP 12 Speed 6e is expected to preview the styling cues for the upcoming, yet-to-be-unveiled new Continental GT (convertible, in this case). To which we say: yes, please.

https://youtube.com/embed/WFUS_R0UAuY

## Author
Josh is a former editor at *Details*, *Road & Track*, and *MSN Autos*, and has contributed about a variety of topics to publications including *The New York Times*, *Men’s Journal*, *Automobile* and *Men’s Fitness*.

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