Crewe-based
Bentley Motors has officially opened its new ‘state of the art’ Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch. The new facility, opened earlier this week by Gunnar Kilian, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG, and Bentley’s Board of Management, is regarded as pivotal in the brand’s preparations for the first Bentley battery electric vehicle. The world’s first ‘Urban Luxury SUV’ will be launched next year and the opening represents a key milestone in transforming the 85-year-old site for a new age of electrification.
Bentley’s industry-leading
Beyond100+ strategy will see the company reinvent its entire product range to support an electrified future. The company’s new digital, zero environmental impact, manufacturing and quality facility will support new technologies and the development of Bentley’s first BEV, setting a new benchmark for best-in-class luxury cars of the future.
The new facility is located across two floors, covering a total of 8,000m
2. The centre houses a production proving ground and a mini assembly line to test future BEV assembly, as well as a technical centre for future materials testing, high-precision dimensional measurement, vehicle analysis and reliability. All dedicated to ensuring the quality, performance and longevity expected of every luxury car.
Andreas Lehe, Bentley’s Member of the Board for Manufacturing, said: “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.
“The new centre will be a collaborative workspace for both Quality & Launch teams and will play a crucial role in upholding the unparalleled quality, precision, and craftsmanship that defines Bentley, as we deliver our first EV.”