Iconic British brand Bentley has confirmed its intention to slash almost 300 jobs as it looks ahead to releasing its first electric vehicle in the near future.
Bentley confirmed that it would be cutting 275 roles to ensure the company had a “more efficient and lean organisation”.
The job cuts are only expected to apply to office-based roles, with 150 of these being permanent and the rest being temporary contractor jobs.
It added that the contractor jobs are coming to an end, or open roles that will no longer be advertised. Manufacturing will be protected from the job cuts.
The business maintained that it was preparing for the “next phase of electrification” and all future product launches.
The first all-electric Bentley will be revealed this year and will represent the brand’s first luxury urban SUV.
As part of the brand’s Beyond100+ strategy, drivers will have a staggering 46 billion different option configurations available at launch.
Bentley reported operating profit of €216million (£186million) in 2025, while pushing ahead with its “significant capital investment” in its Pyms Lane site, to prepare for electrification.
Bentley has announced that they will axe hundreds of jobs from its workforce
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It also reported revenue of €2.6billion (£1.9billion), which it said was down to “disciplined pricing, a richer derivative mix, and continued growth in Mulliner bespoke demand”.
Commenting on the results, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, chairman and CEO of Bentley, described 2025 as a “pivotal year” for the brand as it moves further towards electrification.
He added: “Our high-performance Continental GT and Flying Spur have set new benchmarks for desirability, while the Bentayga remains our best-selling model with the new Speed derivative entering key markets.
“The all-new Bentley Supersports opened a new chapter for Bentley and underlines our sportiness and driver orientation.”
Bentley confirmed that it was continuing to electrify its production lines
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He extended his “sincere appreciation” for the 275 people impacted by the job cuts, adding that Bentley would support all those affected with “care, guidance and assistance”.
Bentley reiterated its commitment to UK manufacturing at its Pyms Lane factory and The Design Centre, which was opened in July 2025.
The Crewe-based manufacturer debuted its first plug-in hybrid, the Bentayga Hybrid, in 2018 with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and electric motor.
It now manufactures several hybrids, including the Bentayga Hybrid, and the performance hybrids across Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GT Convertible.
Bentley clarified that interest in its electric vehicles was strong
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Axel Dewitz, board member for finance and IT, confirmed that it had delivered a seventh consecutive year of profitability with strong performance, despite a challenging global climate.
He continued, saying: “While reported results reflect a non-recurring accounting impact and external trade effects, the underlying business remains resilient.
“Revenue quality is supported by disciplined pricing and a rich model mix, with Mulliner bespoke demand continuing to grow.
“These results give us confidence that Bentley’s financial foundation is solid, whilst highlighting the need to continue to invest in our future product portfolio and site transformation.”
