{"id":47004,"date":"2025-07-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/?p=47004"},"modified":"2025-07-16T07:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:19:46","slug":"bentley-exp15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/en\/2025\/07\/16\/bentley-exp15\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentley's dream electric car 'EXP 15' revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bentley has presented its future design vision for the era of electric vehicles. Bentley's new concept car EXP 15 is the main character. The EXP 15 is a design that harmoniously expresses classic and modern sensibility, inspired by the Bentley Speed Six 'Blue Train' from the 1930s. The body of the car is over 5 meters long, and the vertical grille, long bonnet, slanted cabin, and muscular rear wheel design make a strong impression. Although it is not a car for sale, it contains design hints for Bentley's first pure electric car, scheduled to be released in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior of the EXP 15 was created using VR and has a three-seater layout. One door is for the driver, while the other opens with a coach door and part of the panoramic roof to welcome passengers. The passenger seat can be rotated 45 degrees and can be adjusted to passenger mode, standard mode, and relaxation mode depending on the position, providing a variety of riding experiences. The interior storage space is convenient for storing pets or personal belongings, and the trunk space is also equipped with a seat and a mini-fridge, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious outdoor picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exterior design principles can be summed up in five: a vertical yet elegant silhouette, the iconic grille, the uninterrupted bonnet line, the muscular rear wheel arches reminiscent of a \u2018resting beast\u2019, and the luxurious shield-shaped rear. Under the bonnet of the EXP 15, there is ample space to accommodate two storage compartments accessed by twin piano-hinged panels. The lighting is a slim strip, with the central grille lighting and Bentley\u2019s diamond quilt pattern interpreted in contemporary LED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior is a contemporary reinterpretation of Bentley\u2019s traditional materials. Wool fabrics made by Fox Brothers, a 250-year-old tradition, silk jacquards from Gainsborough, a traditional British weaver, and 3D-printed titanium are all harmoniously combined. The five principles of the interior design are the \u2018Wing Gesture\u2019 dashboard, bold material use, cosy architecture, Bentley-specific details, and \u2018Magical Fusion\u2019, the marriage of physical and digital technologies. The dashboard transforms between screens and wood veneer surfaces as required, while mechanical devices called \u2018Mechanical Marvel\u2019 stimulate the occupants\u2019 interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exterior color, Pallas Gold, is applied with a liquid metal satin paint technique. It is optimized for radar and lidar of autonomous driving system by using ultra-thin aluminum pigment. Various lighting effects, backlight materials, and active 3D quilts inside maximize the futuristic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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