Overview
- Bentley publicly revealed the Torcal on Wednesday, a midsize, dual‑motor luxury SUV that is the brand’s first fully electric production car.
- The Torcal uses Volkswagen Group’s PPE architecture with a 113 kWh battery, an 800‑volt electrical system and up to 400 kW DC fast charging that Bentley says can add about 100 miles in seven minutes.
- Two launch trims are confirmed: a core dual‑motor model with roughly 810–821 horsepower and an S with about 876–888 horsepower, with Bentley quoting sub‑3‑second 0–60 mph performance for the S.
- Pricing starts at £173,000 in the U.K. and Bentley has pledged to build the Torcal in Crewe on a new production line after a roughly £350m factory investment, with customer deliveries scheduled in 2027.
- Bentley emphasizes handcrafted materials, new interior features and a bespoke 'Bentley Dynamic Symphony' soundscape while U.S. EPA range figures, final regional timing and real‑world efficiency will be published as testing and deliveries proceed.