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The 2019 Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid made its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, showing off a smaller engine to fit the plug-in battery pack underneath its luxurious shell. The model, which is capable of up to 50km of electric-only range, uses an electric motor with a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine – the same set-up used in the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. The motor acts as both, an electric motor and a generator. Performance figures have not yet been revealed but a total output of 456hp is expected. With an at-home charger, a full charge should arrive in 2.5 hours, whereas a standard wall outlet will take 7.5 hours to fully juice up the SUV. A smartphone app lets Bentayga owners check the car’s charge status and search for nearby charging stations either on the route or in the immediate area. The app can also let you set the climate controls remotely…(Read…)