Bentley Cuts 6% of Workforce Amid Multiple Pressures

[Company Update] Bentley has announced the layoff of 275 employees, representing 6% of its global workforce.

Key Move: Office Roles Targeted, Production Unaffected

The layoff plan affecting 275 employees primarily targets office and management positions, with production roles remaining untouched. The company is prioritizing measures such as eliminating vacant positions and not replacing departing staff to minimize the scale of involuntary layoffs.

Key Figures: Profit Plummets by 42%, Tariff Losses Exceed €42 Million

In 2025, Bentley’s operating profit sharply declined to €216 million, a year-on-year drop of 42%. Tariffs imposed by the U.S. alone resulted in losses exceeding €42 million last year.

Strategic Shift: Full Electrification Delayed Beyond 2035, Cost Structure Requires Urgent Optimization

Due to weak market demand and strategic realignments by its parent company, the Volkswagen Group, Bentley has abandoned its goal of full electrification by 2030, opting instead to continue internal combustion engine models beyond 2035. The company urgently needs to enhance operational efficiency through workforce reductions.