Bentley's debut EV is a 173k luxury missile in SUV form that can out-accelerate supercars

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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Bentley's upcoming Torcal offers massive range, huge performance and lashings of luxury

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Bentley Torcan is a high-performance SUV that can reach 375 miles on a charge The most powerful models will boast 876bhp The debut EV will share parts with Porsche Cayenne Electric Bentley has been teasing its debut all-electric model for months
now, revealing tasty morsels about its orchestral synthesized engine notes, and futuristic styling inspired by the EXP 15 Concept Car, but we finally
have the full details.

Based on Porsches PPE architecture (they all belong to the Volkswagen Group, after all), the upcoming Torcal will measure five meters long, making it slightly shorter than a Bentayga, and will borrow many of the chassis, suspension and powertrain components from its Porsche sibling. Bentley doesnt like too many mentions of the shared underpinnings, so has made a big deal about its bold new design language, rooted in Bentleys DNA. Latest Videos
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Expect an imposing illuminated front grille, sculpted surfaces and powerful rear haunches.

It looks as if Bentleys idea of an electrified SUV just ate a Continental GT and hasn't digested it yet, but thats no bad thing. It is the antithesis of Ferraris approach with the Luce thats to say Torcal looks and feels reassuringly Bentley. You may like Forget range anxiety: this new EV claims 683 miles between charges Xiaomi launches luxury hybrid SUV with over 1,000 miles of total range I've driven the Audi RS 5 and it mixes supercar pace
with cutting-edge tech Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Bentley) (Image credit: Bentley) (Image credit: Bentley) (Image credit: Bentley) Image 1 of 4 View Original Image 2 of 4 View Original Image 3 of 4 View Original Image 4 of 4 View Original As for the powertrain, the dual-motor setup makes the Torcal
the most powerful Bentley ever, with a whopping 876bhp in the range-topping S model.

Thats not quite the 1,140hp of the monstrous Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, but will be sufficient for a 2.8-second sprint to 60mph from rest in the sportier S version enough to embarrass many supercars. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Bentley says it wants the Torcal to be used year-round so offers a massive 113kWh battery pack that delivers a range of up to 375 miles.

Better still, it can be charged at speeds of up to 400kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up session takes less than 20 minutes, potentially. Analysis: the sound
of the future (Image credit: Bentley) The British marque has scrapped its plans to go all-electric by 2030, instead opting to offer a selection of powertrains for customers. What to read next The new Mercedes VLE proves electric vans can be genuinely luxurious I tested the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 and range anxiety is officially dead The Tesla Roadsters October reveal looks like another piece of pantomime

After all, it is synonymous with booming V8 and V12 engines, which have historically delivered restrained but potent soundtracks to many models.

Not wanting to lose this USP in its debut EV, Bentley has turned to real instruments drums, viola and bass guitar to create what it refers to as the Bentley Dynamic Symphony, which is supposed to represent the subtle
variations and tiny imperfections of a big V8 engine.

This human-generated soundtrack will provide aural feedback to the driver as the revs rise, becoming louder in Sport mode.

Apparently, even the indicator note stems from a recording of hammers
striking leather in the Bentley workshop, while the touchscreen feedback noises are taken from the sound of a crystal glass.

Naturally, the interior is festooned with physical knurled controls and
dials, while a special Comfort Mode within the infotainment offering delivers fewer distractions, while the option of a digital detox sees all but the most essential information hidden to allow attention to move away from screens.

According to sources , prices start at 173,300 (around $230,00/AU$326,000)
for the Torcal or 199,300 (around $263,000/AU$375,000 for the Torcal S, and first deliveries are expected in Summer 2027. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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