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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e
| image = WMC P AS17 Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e 1.jpg
| assembly = Crewe, {{wipe|England}}, {{wipe|United Kingdom}} (Bentley Crewe)
| manufacturer = Bentley Motors Limited
| production = 2017 ([[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]])
| class = [[Engineering:Battery electric vehicle|Battery electric]] [[Engineering:Grand tourer|grand tourer]] ([[Engineering:S-segment|S]])
| related = Bentley Bentayga, [[Engineering:Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6|Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6]]
| charging = Plug in/inductive charging
| electric_range = 472 to 489 km (293 to 304 mi)
| body_style = 2-door cabriolet
| layout = Dual-motor, [[Engineering:Four-wheel drive|four-wheel drive]]
| doors = [[Engineering:Swan doors|Swan doors]]
| transmission = Single-speed automatic
| motor = Permanent Magnet [[Engineering:Synchronous motor|Synchronous Motor]]
| caption = The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e concept at the<br />2017 Auto Shanghai
}}

== Overview ==
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e is a [[Engineering:Electric car|fully electric]] two-door cabriolet created and unveiled by Bentley at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2017|2017 Geneva International Motor Show]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2017|title=EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept|url=https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/world-of-bentley/the-bentley-story/future/exp-12-speed-6e-concept.html|access-date=1 December 2020|website=Bentley Motors}}</ref>
[[File:2017-03-07 Geneva Motor Show 1336.JPG|thumb|Rear view]]
Wolfgang Dürheimer, the chairman and chief executive of [[Company:Bentley|Bentley Motors]], said that the concept is meant to gauge consumer interest, while showing Bentleys’ commitment to including a fully electric option in the company's line-up, that is as capable as other models.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Nagy|first=Bob|date=7 March 2017|title=Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept: An electric dream|url=https://www.kbb.com/car-news/bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-concept-an-electric-dream/|access-date=1 December 2020|website=Kelley Blue Book}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Counts|first=Reese|date=7 March 2017|title=The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept is the gentleman's open-air electric tourer|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2017/03/07/bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-concept-electric-convertible/#slide-1377952|access-date=1 December 2020|website=Autoblog}}</ref> “The [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” Dürheimer stated.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|date=7 March 2017|title=Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept: The Luxury Electric Vehicle|work=Bentley Newsroom|url=https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/754-bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-concept-the-luxury-electric-vehicle|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> “Bentley is committed to offering an electric model in its future portfolio and we are interested to receive feedback on this concept,” Dürheimer concluded.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Condon|first=Josh|date=7 March 2017|title=Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e: Like That Other Sexy Bentley Concept, But Electric and Convertible|url=https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/8174/bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-like-that-other-sexy-bentley-concept-but-electric-and-convertible|access-date=1 December 2020|website=The Drive}}</ref>

== Design ==

=== Exterior ===
The exterior of the EXP12 Speed 6e is meant to reflect an evolution of Bentleys’ design thinking. The design is similar to the [[Engineering:Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6|Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6]], and is inspired by contemporary architecture, nature, and the aerodynamic shapes of aircraft fuselages.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017|title=Bentley defines the luxury electric vehicle|url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/1922436930|access-date=8 December 2020|website=Credit Control; Hutton|publisher=House of Words, Ltd.|pages=63–64|issn=0143-5329|id={{ProQuest|1922436930}}}}</ref> The concept features a long hood, short overhangs, low mesh grille, and a wide rear. The hood has scoops that take in air to cool the battery and drivetrain. It has small side cameras that replace conventional exterior mirrors for a smaller, more aerodynamic design, and an illuminated “6e” that appears in the grille when the car is on.<ref name=":2" /> Throughout the design are copper highlights, meant to emphasize the electric nature of the concept.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|last=Garlitos|first=Kirby|date=14 March 2017|title=2017 Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept|work=Top Speed|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/bentley/2017-bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-concept-ar176150.html|access-date=8 December 2020}}</ref> The concept was made to look muscular and athletic, while remaining reserved.<ref name=":0" />

=== Interior ===
The interior also borrows heavily from the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept, featuring a mixture of wood veneers, red leather, and copper accents. The yoke-style steering wheel has cut-glass sections that have controls for infotainment and navigation functions, while two other buttons on the steering wheel gives a performance boost (a "[[Engineering:Push-to-pass|push-to-pass]] function") or regulates the speed of the car. The center console features a large curved glass high-definition [[Chemistry:OLED|OLED]] touchscreen display, which controls much of the onboard functions, like climate, navigation, and entertainment.<ref name=":4" /> The Bentley Dynamic Drive dial allows the driver to change various systems within the car.<ref name=":2" /> The passenger side of the dashboard has a secondary control panel, allowing passengers to access e-mail, social media, and other functions.<ref name=":0" />

== Technology ==
The concept has a few young technologies that it brings to the market. Traditional side-mirrors are replaced with cameras. The concept has an intelligent infotainment system that can access many services using car-connected apps. Bentley also wants to offer on board concierge-style services for the driver.<ref name=":3" /> The concept would also feature inductive charging, making charging more convenient and rapid.<ref name=":2" /> However, in the event that inductive charging isn't available, the car can use a charging port located behind the rear license plate.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fink|first=Greg|date=7 March 2017|title=Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept: The Flying B Goes EV|work=Car and Driver|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15095959/bentley-exp-12-speed-6e-concept-ev-photos-and-info-news/|access-date=8 December 2020}}</ref>

== Specifications ==
Bentley expects the concept to have high levels immediate torque and power, combined with high range.<ref name=":3" /> The concept is expected to be able to travel from London to Paris or Milan to Monaco on a single charge, giving the concept an electric range between 293 and 304 miles.<ref name=":1" />

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/world-of-bentley/the-bentley-story/future/exp-12-speed-6e-concept.html Official Website]

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