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I Saw Bentley's First EV In Person. Here's Why The Torcal Will Work

Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car, named the 2028 Torcal, entering a bumpy electric vehicle market with a luxury SUV priced at $230,000. Named after the El Torcal de Antequera rock formation in Spain, the Torcal features a merino-lined interior and fake engine sounds to replace the brand's classic growl. Exterior photos and details show a squared-off front end with an illuminated grille and rectangular headlights, breaking away from Bentley's traditional quad-light setup. The vehicle is positioned as the brand's first EV and its most powerful model to date.

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  • ✓ Bentley unveiled its first fully electric car, the 2028 Torcal luxury SUV.
  • ✓ The 2028 Bentley Torcal is priced at $230,000.
  • ✓ The Torcal is named after the El Torcal de Antequera rock formation in Spain.
  • ✓ The electric vehicle features fake engine sounds to replace the brand's classic growl.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Bentley officially unveiled the Torcal as its first electric car and most powerful model.

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  1. Bentley Reveals Its First EV: The 2028 Torcal Luxury SUV

    Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car, named the 2028 Torcal, entering a bumpy electric vehicle market with a luxury SUV priced at $230,000. Named after the El Torcal de Antequera rock formation in Spain, the Torcal features a merino-lined interior and fake engine sounds to replace the brand's classic growl. Exterior photos and details show a squared-off front end with an illuminated grille and rectangular headlights, breaking away from Bentley's traditional quad-light setup. The vehicle is positioned as the brand's first EV and its most powerful model to date.

    Why it matters

    Luxury automakers have previously made commitments toward electric models, and the Torcal represents Bentley's first actual production vehicle from that shift. The exterior design incorporates elements echoing past models from the 1980s and 1990s Continentals, particularly the Continental T, alongside a shield look inspired by the EXP 15 concept car. The launch tests consumer appetite for high-priced electric luxury vehicles amid shifting market conditions.

    What is confirmed

    • Bentley unveiled its first fully electric car, the 2028 Torcal luxury SUV.
    • The 2028 Bentley Torcal is priced at $230,000.
    • The Torcal is named after the El Torcal de Antequera rock formation in Spain.
    • The electric vehicle features fake engine sounds to replace the brand's classic growl.

    What to watch next

    • Market reception and order book updates for the $230,000 electric SUV.
    • Additional performance and specification disclosures ahead of the 2028 release.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Motor1.com — I Saw Bentley's First EV In Person. Here's Why The Torcal Will Work
    2. caranddriver.com — View Exterior Photos of the 2028 Bentley Torcal
    3. Bloomberg — Bentley Unveils First Electric Car, a Merino-Lined Luxury SUV
    4. WSJ — Bentley Tests Bumpy EV Market With $230,000 SUV
    5. The Guardian — Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
    6. tflcar.com — The 2028 Bentley Torcal Is the Brand’s First EV and Its Most Powerful Model
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