Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal
Bentley has officially unveiled the name of its upcoming inaugural electric vehicle: the Torcal, an all-new SUV scheduled for release in 2028.
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The brief
Bentley has released early details and teasers regarding its first-ever electric vehicle, confirming the model will be marketed as the Torcal. The manufacturer identifies the new offering as an SUV.
Coverage from MotorTrend, Road & Track, the Bentley Newsroom, Car and Driver, and Ars Technica emphasizes the brand's shift toward electric propulsion. Reports characterize the naming choice as unconventional while detailing early observations from previews of the vehicle.
Future updates remain focused on the vehicle's development cycle leading toward its 2028 debut. Coverage does not yet specify technical performance metrics or interior specifications beyond the vehicle's classification as an electric SUV.
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Quick answers
What is the name of Bentley's first electric vehicle?
The model is named the Torcal.
What type of vehicle is the Torcal?
The Torcal is categorized as an SUV.
When is the Torcal expected to be released?
The vehicle is slated for a 2028 release.
Coverage (6)
- This is Bentley’s first electric car… and it’s called the Torcal Top Gear · 6h ago
- 2028 Bentley Torcal: British Luxury Going Electric With All-New SUV MotorTrend · 6h ago
- I Got an Early Look at the Bentley's First Electric Car, the Torcal. Here's What to Expect. Road & Track · 6h ago
- Bentley News 2026 : Torcal BENTLEY NEWSROOM · 6h ago
- We Finally Know What Name Bentley Will Call Its First Electric Model, and It Sounds Weird Car and Driver · 6h ago
- Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal Ars Technica · 6h ago
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