Bentley Unveils the Torcal – The Brand’s First Fully Electric SUV

On September 23 2026, Bentley Motors Ltd. revealed the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle and the fourth model line in the marque’s 107-year history. Unveiled at a global launch in London, the midsize SUV is built, engineered and hand-crafted in Crewe, England, and shares its 800-volt Premium Platform Electric architecture with the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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Bentley has relied on internal-combustion and plug-in hybrid powertrains. After postponing an all-electric target for 2030, the company invested £350 million in its Crewe plant to create a dedicated EV assembly line. The launch follows a wave of ultra-luxury EV introductions, notably Ferrari’s Luce, whose design sparked fan backlash. Bentley positioned the Torcal as a “Bentley first” rather than an “electric design,” aiming to attract younger buyers while retaining the brand’s heritage.

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• Powertrain: Two permanent-magnet synchronous motors, one per axle. Standard Torcal delivers 810 hp (821 PS) and 881 lb-ft (1,194 Nm); Torcal S raises output to 876 hp (888 PS) and 1,350 Nm.

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• Performance: 0-60 mph in 3.3 s (standard) or 2.8 s (S). Top speed 155 mph (standard) and 162 mph (S).

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• Battery & Range: 113 kWh lithium-ion pouch pack on an 800 V system. Bentley quotes up to 375 miles (600 km) WLTP; EPA figures are pending.

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• Charging: 400 kW DC fast-charging enables a 10-80 % charge in 16 minutes (?100 miles added in seven minutes).

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• Price: Starting price £173,000 (? $230,000) in the UK, the cheapest Bentley model.

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• Dimensions: Approximately 5 m long, 119-inch wheelbase, 11.1 m turning circle with rear-wheel steering.

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• Warranty: 10-year or 100,000-mile battery guarantee.

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• “Our intention was always to make a Bentley first,” — Frank-Steffen Walliser, chief executive

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• “The Torcal is a Bentley first and foremost, created by hand by people who care, using the best available materials and technology to blend heritage with cutting-edge innovation. I believe this is one of the best Bentleys ever.” — Frank-Steffen Walliser

Bentley reveals Torcal as its first fully electric model

Sources differ on the exact WLTP range: Bloomberg and InsideEVs list 600 km (? 375 miles), while The National reports about 483 km. EPA-cycle estimates vary, with some publications projecting “over 300 miles” and others awaiting certification. Pricing for markets outside the UK remains unannounced, and the U.S. launch timeline is described only as “early next year.”

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Customers can begin specifying a Torcal from September 23 2026, with production slated for the second quarter of 2027 at the upgraded Crewe facility. Bentley plans rollout to Europe, the Middle East and the United States in early 2027, followed by a China campaign in 2028. The company has not disclosed a definitive U.S. price or EPA range rating, indicating those details will be released closer to market launch.

Bentley Torcal: first electric Bentley SUV unveiled