Here’s the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley

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   Bentley debuts Torcal electric SUV

   Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, the brand's first fully electric vehicle. The luxury SUV features a fastback design and a merino-lined interior. It will be manufactured in Crewe and is designed to complement Bentley's existing petrol-powered lineup rather than replace it. The vehicle is positioned as the quickest car in the company's history, offering a range of 375 miles and a power output of 876 hp. The debut serves as a test of interest among wealthy buyers regarding the transition to electric luxury transport.

   Why it matters

   Bentley is introducing this EV after 107 years of producing luxury models. The move comes as several legacy automakers reconsider the pace of electrification. The Torcal represents a strategic addition to a portfolio that continues to support internal combustion engines.

   What is confirmed

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

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Torcal has 876 hp.
   • The vehicle has a 375-mile range.
   • The price is estimated at $230,000 or $250,000.
   • The car is a 2028 model.

   What to watch next

   • Official pricing confirmation
   • Delivery dates for the 2028 model
   • Sales data indicating buyer interest in electric luxury SUVs
   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. bbc.com — Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
   4. BENTLEY NEWSROOM — The all-new Bentley Torcal makes global debut
   5. Reuters — Bentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV
   6. Ars Technica — Here’s the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
   7. CNBC — Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
   8. Yahoo Finance — Bentley debuts the Torcal, its first EV — an 876-hp SUV estimated at $250,000
   9. autos.yahoo.com — Hyundai Ioniq V Gets 404 Mile-Range And Costs Just $16,500
   10. motorweek.org — Bentley Torcal Emerges as Brand’s First EV
   11. newatlas.com — Bentley's Torcal is its quickest car ever, but who likes how it looks?
   12. carbuzz.com — 1,000 Pounds Lighter Without The EV Fluff: Bentley Proves Less Electric Tech Means More Supercar
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