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Bentley launches Torcal EV with 375-mile range

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Bentley Launches Torcal

Bentley launches the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle, in the United Kingdom.
The Torcal S delivers 875 hp and 995 lb-ft of torque.
Both models share a 113 kWh, 800-volt battery platform with Porsche.
The battery charges at up to 400 kW, filling from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes.
WLTP estimates give the Torcal about 375 miles of range per charge.

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Bentley Revamps Crewe

Bentley invested £460 million to revamp its Crewe plant for electric vehicle production.
The Torcal will be assembled in a restored 1938 building employing over 1,000 UK workers.
Over 200 UK suppliers are involved, boosting the domestic automotive supply chain.
Bentley’s new illuminated diamond grille marks the first use of its redesigned logo since 2025.
The model offers a 10-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty to emphasize long-term sustainability.

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Historical Context

In February 2008 Tesla delivered its first Roadster, the first highway-legal production car to use lithium-ion cells and achieve over 200 mi range. The Roadster’s 53 kWh pack produced 245 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, selling roughly 2,450 units by 2012. Bentley’s 2025 Torcal model cites that breakthrough as a catalyst for its own high-performance electric sedan.

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Bentley Launches Torcal

Bentley launches the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle, in the United Kingdom.
The Torcal S delivers 875 hp and 995 lb-ft of torque.
Both models share a 113 kWh, 800-volt battery platform with Porsche.
The battery charges at up to 400 kW, filling from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes.
WLTP estimates give the Torcal about 375 miles of range per charge.

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