CAR magazine UK drives the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid plug-in with pictures, specs and verdict
► Is it more than just a tax dodge?
The 14.1kWh battery accepts up to 7kW charging – a home wallbox, in essence – and thus takes 2.5 hours to fully charge. Plug it into the mains and it's an overnight job. But, perhaps most crucial for those contemplating this over the V8 Spur is its ability to travel '25-plus' miles on electric only, at speeds up to 84mph . It's this, not a reduced tax outlay, that should benefit Spur Hybrid owners' smugness levels most.
With stronger throttle inputs or keen use of the paddleshifters, the V6 powertrain reveals itself to be harsh as the revs rise. North of 4000rpm, the aura is very un-Bentley and you're best pulling at least a gear higher than instinct suggests if you're keeping manual control. It's a shame, as the handling isn't far off superb and provides the perfect base for any powertrain to be its most assertive self.
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