Bentley unveils Torcal, its first fully electric production model
Bentley has formally revealed the Torcal, its first battery-electric vehicle, following weeks of camouflaged prototype testing. The car sits below the Bentayga in size and pricing, shares underlying technology with Porsche via the Volkswagen Group, and comes in a standard version with 810 hp and a more powerful Torcal S variant with 875 hp. Bentley has not yet disclosed US pricing.
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The Torcal marks Bentley's entry into fully electric luxury vehicles, relying on shared Volkswagen Group EV architecture rather than a bespoke platform, which could speed development but ties Bentley's electric ambitions to group-wide technology decisions. Its positioning beneath the Bentayga suggests Bentley may be testing electric demand at a more accessible price point before electrifying its flagship lineup.
- Torcal is Bentley's first fully electric production car, unveiled after camouflaged testing
- Standard model delivers 810 hp with 3.3-second 0-60 mph; Torcal S offers 875 hp and 2.8 seconds
- Built on Volkswagen Group technology shared with Porsche, positioned below the Bentayga in size and price
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-09-23
Published there as: “Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley”
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