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Bentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first electric vehicle, to gauge interest among luxury buyers. The 876-hp SUV will be manufactured in Crewe. Pricing estimates vary between $230,000 and $250,000, though the Financial Times reports the car will cost half as much as the Ferrari Luce. The Torcal is slated for 2028. This launch occurs as Bentley departs from its previous goal to transition to an all-electric lineup by 2030, opting instead to maintain production of internal combustion engines.

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  • ✓ Bentley's first electric car is named the Torcal.
  • ✓ The Torcal is an electric SUV with 876 hp.
  • ✓ The vehicle will be built in Crewe.
  • ✓ Bentley has abandoned its 2030 EV deadline to keep gas engines in production.
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Bentley officially debuted the Torcal electric SUV and abandoned its 2030 deadline for a full EV transition.

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  1. Bentley Debuts Torcal Electric SUV

    Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first electric vehicle, to gauge interest among luxury buyers. The 876-hp SUV will be manufactured in Crewe. Pricing estimates vary between $230,000 and $250,000, though the Financial Times reports the car will cost half as much as the Ferrari Luce. The Torcal is slated for 2028. This launch occurs as Bentley departs from its previous goal to transition to an all-electric lineup by 2030, opting instead to maintain production of internal combustion engines.

    Why it matters

    The move signals a strategic shift in Bentley's electrification timeline. By keeping gas engines available, the company hedges against uncertain demand for high-end EVs. The Torcal serves as a direct competitor to other luxury electric offerings like those from Ferrari.

    What is confirmed

    • Bentley's first electric car is named the Torcal.
    • The Torcal is an electric SUV with 876 hp.
    • The vehicle will be built in Crewe.
    • Bentley has abandoned its 2030 EV deadline to keep gas engines in production.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Torcal is a 2028 model.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of final retail pricing
    • Delivery dates for the first production units
    • Updates on the remaining internal combustion engine roadmap
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Financial Times — Bentley’s first electric car set to be half the price of Ferrari’s Luce
    2. bbc.com — Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
    3. BENTLEY NEWSROOM — The all-new Bentley Torcal makes global debut
    4. Reuters — Bentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV
    5. Car and Driver — View Interior Photos of the 2028 Bentley Torcal
    6. CNBC — Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
    7. Yahoo Finance — Bentley debuts the Torcal, its first EV — an 876-hp SUV estimated at $250,000
    8. Motor1.com — Bentley Abandons 2030 EV Deadline, Keeps Gas Engines Alive
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