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But thanks to an 18kWh battery, the Flying Spur Hybrid will also manage over 25 miles on electric power alone – and after a full charge (which takes two-and-a-half hours on a rapid charger), we saw around 30 miles in the electric tank. Bentley also claims up to 85.6mpg combined and impressively low CO2 emissions of 75g/km.
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?
The ability to drive on electric power alone only elevates the quiet experience you get from the Flying Spur. It can be used at motorway speeds too, but we found the EV power was best saved for around town, where it makes the Flying Spur even more relaxing to drive. But this hybrid engine definitely isn’t lacking in performance. In fact, with that battery fully topped up, there’s some real zip away from the line, with the petrol engine chiming in when more performance is required. But it’s all extremely well calibrated together – there’s very little to showcase the transition from electric to petrol power – and once the electric energy is fully depleted, you’re still left with a very refined V6 engine.
HOW DOES IT LOOK?
As mentioned, there’s not an awful lot to distinguish the Hybrid from the rest of the Flying Spur range.You’ve got an extra
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