Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range

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   Bentley debuts Torcal luxury electric SUV

   Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle. The luxury SUV features a merino-lined interior and synthetic engine sounds to mimic the brand's traditional internal combustion noise. Production will take place in Crewe. Performance specifications vary by report, with claims of 888 PS or 876 hp and an estimated range of 375 miles. The vehicle is positioned as a complement to existing petrol models rather than a replacement, targeting wealthy buyers interested in electric transitions. Pricing estimates range from $230,000 to $250,000.

   Why it matters

   The Torcal represents Bentley's first entry into the all-electric market after 107 years of operation. It arrives as many automotive brands reduce their EV investments in favor of hybrid or petrol options. This launch tests whether the brand's affluent customer base is ready to switch to electric power.

   What is confirmed

   • The Torcal is Bentley's first fully electric vehicle.
   • The Torcal is a luxury SUV.
   • The vehicle will be built in Crewe.
   • The Torcal features a merino-lined interior.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The vehicle has 888 PS and 375 miles of range.
   • The vehicle has 876 hp.
   • The price is $230,000.
   • The price is estimated at $250,000.
   • The car is set to be half the price of Ferrari's Luce.
   • The car uses fake engine sounds to replace the classic growl.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of final retail pricing
   • Official delivery dates for the 2028 model year
   • Customer preorder figures from wealthy buyer segments
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. caranddriver.com — View Exterior Photos of the 2028 Bentley Torcal
   2. Bloomberg — Bentley Unveils First Electric Car, a Merino-Lined Luxury SUV
   3. The Guardian — Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
   4. Financial Times — Bentley’s first electric car set to be half the price of Ferrari’s Luce
   5. bbc.com — Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
   6. BENTLEY NEWSROOM — The all-new Bentley Torcal makes global debut
   7. Reuters — Bentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV
   8. Electrek — Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range
   9. Car and Driver — View Interior Photos of the 2028 Bentley Torcal
   10. CNBC — Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
   11. Yahoo Finance — Bentley debuts the Torcal, its first EV — an 876-hp SUV estimated at $250,000
   12. motorweek.org — Bentley Torcal Emerges as Brand’s First EV
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