About Torcal
The Torcal is the most important new Bentley in decades, the brand's first fully electric car and the first test of whether its loyal buyers, who fell in love with W12 thrust and V8 rumble, will follow it into a battery-powered future. It is an SUV sized below the Bentayga and described by the company as an urban model, aimed at buyers who want Bentley craftsmanship in a vehicle better suited to city streets and tighter parking.
Bentley spent years teasing its first electric car, and the program faced delays as the company, like many luxury brands, slowed its original plan to sell only electric cars by 2030. When it finally revealed the Torcal, the company leaned into the electric character rather than imitating a combustion engine, with a synthesized soundtrack inspired by drums instead of artificial engine noise, a decision that sparked debate among fans and critics. It draws on the electric technology of the wider Volkswagen Group.
The launch begins with a First Edition carrying the most powerful electric drivetrain and an extensive list of standard equipment, and Bentley executives have described the car as proof that the brand can remain a maverick. Its rivals will include the Porsche Cayenne Electric, the electric Range Rover, the Lotus Eletre, Rolls-Royce's electric models and Ferrari's own first electric car, along with high-end Chinese electric SUVs. The segment is crowded with powerful electric SUVs, so craftsmanship and character will matter as much as numbers.
Much remains to be learned about the Torcal's range, charging, pricing and how it drives on real roads. The coverage here follows reveals and spy shots, First Edition details, executive interviews, design news, first drives and reviews as they arrive, as well as Bentley's broader electric strategy and how the Torcal fits alongside the Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur. Whether Bentley's customers embrace it will shape the brand's direction for a generation, which makes it one of the most closely watched launches in the luxury car world.