Bentley Opens State-of-the-Art Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch in Crewe
Bentley Motors has officially inaugurated its Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch at its Crewe headquarters, marking a major milestone in the brand’s transition to an electrified future.
The facility will play a key role in the development of Bentley’s first Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV), set to launch in 2026 as part of the company’s ambitious Beyond100+ strategy.
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A New Era of Electrification & Quality
Spanning 8,000 sqm across two floors, the Excellence Centre is equipped with:
- A BEV assembly proving ground and mini assembly line to refine production processes
- A technical centre for advanced materials testing, high-precision dimensional measurement, and vehicle analysis
- A dedicated reliability lab to uphold Bentley’s legendary quality and craftsmanship

Bentley’s Commitment to Sustainable Luxury
Andreas Lehe, Bentley’s Board Member for Manufacturing, emphasized the facility’s importance:
“The Excellence Centre for Quality & Launch is a key building block for the successful delivery of our Beyond100+ strategy.
This cutting-edge facility reinforces our commitment to transforming Crewe into a world-leading hub for sustainable luxury automotive production.”

With this state-of-the-art centre, Bentley is setting new benchmarks for luxury EV production, ensuring exceptional quality, precision, and innovation as it prepares for the launch of its first Urban Luxury SUV BEV in 2026.
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