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Bentley Names First Production EV the Torcal

The announcement starts a standalone electric SUV line that uses Porsche‑shared high‑voltage hardware and is expected to deliver more than 300 miles of range.

Overview

  • Bentley publicly revealed the name Torcal and released a teaser image for its first production battery‑electric vehicle.
  • The Torcal will be a new, standalone model line positioned below the Bentayga in size and will not replace Bentley’s gasoline SUV.
  • Reporting links the Torcal to Porsche Cayenne Electric hardware, which implies an 800‑volt architecture and rapid‑charging capability; final battery, power and pricing details remain unconfirmed.
  • Bentley previews and media visits describe a near‑production prototype with new Bentley design language that blends traditional luxury cues with modern materials and curved digital displays.
  • The launch sits inside Bentley’s revised ‘Beyond 100+’ electrification plan and follows preparations at the Crewe factory to build battery vehicles, a shift that the company says will fund its move to EVs.