GoKawiilBentley Unveils Torcal, Its First Fully Electric SUV
Bentley revealed the Torcal, its fourth model line and first all-electric vehicle, offering up to 375 miles of WLTP range and 16-minute 10-80% fast charging at 400kW. The dual-motor SUV produces up to 888 PS and 1,350 Nm in its sportiest S trim, reaching 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, while CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser called it one of the best Bentleys ever made.
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Luxury automakers have struggled to convince loyal buyers to embrace electric models, as seen with Lamborghini shelving its Lanzador EV and Mercedes-Benz's slow EV sales in this segment. Bentley's emphasis on heritage and craftsmanship in its Torcal messaging suggests the brand is trying to reassure skeptical customers that going electric won't dilute what makes a Bentley a Bentley. The car's reception could serve as an indicator of whether ultra-luxury buyers are ready to accept EVs as genuine alternatives to combustion models.
- The Torcal is Bentley's first fully electric vehicle, joining the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga.
- It offers up to 375 miles WLTP range, 16-minute fast charging, and up to 888 PS in its S trim.
- The launch comes amid broader luxury-market hesitancy toward EVs, exemplified by Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz's slower-than-expected electric sales.
Source: wired.com — Jeremy White, 2026-09-23
Published there as: “Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV”
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