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Bentley launches its first EV and the fully electric luxury SUV is the brand's cheapest car by far

Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle. The luxury SUV features a fastback design and is produced in Crewe. With 876 hp, the Torcal is the fastest car in the brand's history. The vehicle aims to gauge interest among wealthy buyers in transitioning to electric power. While some sources describe it as the brand's most affordable model, pricing estimates vary between $230,000 and $250,000. It offers a range of 375 miles.

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  • ✓ The Torcal is Bentley's first electric vehicle.
  • ✓ The Torcal is an SUV built in Crewe.
  • ✓ The vehicle produces 876 hp.
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Bentley officially debuted the Torcal electric SUV with specifications on power and range.

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  1. Bentley Debuts Torcal Electric SUV

    Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle. The luxury SUV features a fastback design and is produced in Crewe. With 876 hp, the Torcal is the fastest car in the brand's history. The vehicle aims to gauge interest among wealthy buyers in transitioning to electric power. While some sources describe it as the brand's most affordable model, pricing estimates vary between $230,000 and $250,000. It offers a range of 375 miles.

    Why it matters

    This launch marks Bentley's entry into the electric vehicle market. The company is positioning the Torcal against luxury competitors like Ferrari.

    What is confirmed

    • The Torcal is Bentley's first electric vehicle.
    • The Torcal is an SUV built in Crewe.
    • The vehicle produces 876 hp.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Torcal is priced at $230,000.
    • The Torcal is estimated at $250,000.
    • The vehicle has a 375-mile range.
    • The Torcal is the quickest car Bentley has ever made.
    • The Torcal is the cheapest car in the Bentley lineup.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of final retail pricing
    • Customer order volume for the Torcal
    • Delivery dates for the first production units
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. bbc.com — Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
    2. BENTLEY NEWSROOM — The all-new Bentley Torcal makes global debut
    3. Reuters — Bentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV
    4. CNBC — Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
    5. Yahoo Finance — Bentley debuts the Torcal, its first EV — an 876-hp SUV estimated at $250,000
    6. supercarblondie.com — Bentley launches its first EV and the fully electric luxury SUV is the brand's cheapest car by far
    7. newatlas.com — Bentley's Torcal is its quickest car ever, but who likes how it looks?
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