# Opulent Electric Convertibles The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Features an Electric Powertrain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-powertrain References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/3/bentley-first-electric-concept-car-exp-12-speed-6e) & [bentleymedia](https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/754) It's no secret that [electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00) will soon become the norm, so brands are responding with designs and concepts like the [Bentley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr) EXP 12 Speed 6e that feature an electric powertrain. The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e was showcased by the brand at the Geneva Motor Show and identifies what could be the future for the brand if the [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1) is brought to fruition. The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e does away with traditional side-view mirrors in favor of cameras to put technology first, while the center console features an HD OLED curved glass screen. The vehicle features a half-cut steering wheel that is reminiscent of racing cars, while the vehicle also shows off rapid inductive charging capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Cars:** The rise of electric cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Camera-based Technology:** The shift towards camera-based technology creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry to improve safety features and enhance driving experiences. - **Inductive Charging:** The development of rapid inductive charging capabilities opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Electric cars like the Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e are disrupting the automotive industry and driving innovation in design, powertrain, and technology. - **Technology Industry:** The integration of camera-based technology in vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology industry to improve imaging systems and develop advanced driver assistance systems. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure:** The rapid inductive charging capabilities showcased by the Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e create disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure industry to provide faster and more efficient charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya.md)