Bentley’s first battery-electric model arrives from Crewe in two trims, led by the 888 PS Torcal S.
Bentley unveiled the Torcal on September 23, 2026, its first all-electric vehicle and a new SUV model line built in Crewe, England, marking the brand’s long-delayed entry into the EV market.
The Bentley Torcal will launch in two versions, with the top Torcal S rated at 888 PS, 1,350 Nm and 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, while both versions use a 113 kWh, 800V battery pack with up to 375 miles of WLTP range, according to Bentley.
Bentley said the Torcal can charge from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes at up to 400 kW, although the company’s launch materials also referenced “just under 20 minutes” for the same session, leaving an important spec unresolved.
Bentley did not disclose US pricing or deliveries for the Torcal, but the launch matters because luxury buyers have been waiting years for the first battery-powered Bentley and because it puts the brand into competition with high-end electric SUVs from within Volkswagen Group and beyond.
Bentley’s first EV is fast, expensive-looking and, by Bentley standards, restrained. The new Torcal tops out at 888 PS, well below the 1,400 HP target the brand’s former chief executive floated in 2022, a sign that Bentley is now selling comfort and credibility as much as shock value.
Bentley unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, in London on Tuesday, finally giving the British luxury marque an EV after years of false starts and shifting timelines. The debut matters because Bentley is entering the electric market later than many rivals, and doing it with an SUV that has to satisfy both ultra-luxury buyers and a US market still heavily tilted toward high-end utility vehicles.
The Torcal becomes Bentley’s fourth model line alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. Bentley said the vehicle was designed, engineered and built in Crewe, England, and positioned it as a slightly smaller SUV at about five meters long, making it the company’s shortest four-door model. Even so, Bentley said it offers a 460-liter trunk and a 90-liter front trunk.
There are two versions at launch. The standard Torcal makes 821 PS, or 810 hp, with 1,194 Nm of torque, a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a 155 mph top speed, according to Bentley. The Torcal S pushes that to 888 PS, or 876 hp, and 1,350 Nm with Launch Control, trimming the 0 to 60 mph sprint to 2.8 seconds and raising top speed to 162 mph.
That is quick for a large luxury SUV. It is also a noticeable retreat from prior hype. In 2022, former CEO Adrian Hallmark said Bentley’s first EV would deliver 1,400 HP and a 1.5-second 0 to 60 mph run. Bentley now says it intentionally limited acceleration because many customers find more extreme performance uncomfortable.
The battery and charging setup will look familiar to anyone tracking Volkswagen Group’s premium EV stack. Bentley said both Torcal trims use dual permanent magnet synchronous motors, one on each axle, paired with a locking rear differential. The battery pack uses 192 lithium-ion pouch cells, runs at 800V, and has 113 kWh of net capacity. Bentley said the pack is covered by a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty.
375 miles
Bentley’s maximum quoted Torcal range is 375 miles on the WLTP cycle, a figure that will likely come down once US EPA ratings are published.
On range, Bentley is quoting up to 375 miles, or 600 km, on the WLTP test cycle. For US buyers, there is no EPA range yet. That matters because WLTP ratings tend to run higher than EPA figures, especially for heavy, high-performance SUVs. Bentley also said the Torcal can charge from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes at up to 400 kW, or add about 100 miles in seven minutes. But one part of the company’s launch material described the same 10% to 80% session as taking “just under 20 minutes,” so one of the headline specs still needs clarification.
Those figures line up closely with the Porsche Cayenne Electric, another Volkswagen Group product that also uses a 113 kWh, 800V pack and the same 10% to 80% in 16 minutes claim. Bentley is selling exclusivity, craftsmanship and tuning, but under the skin the Torcal appears closely related to a group-scale answer to the high-end electric SUV market.
Bentley is also using the Torcal to reset some of its design language. The SUV gets a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a new illuminated diamond grille, plus the first use of Bentley’s redesigned emblem. Robin Page’s design team appears to be trying to split the difference between traditional Bentley cues and the cleaner front-end surfacing EVs usually demand. Inside, the company kept physical controls on the center console and steering wheel, which is a notable choice in a luxury market where many rivals have pushed deeper into screen-heavy minimalism.
The cabin adds curved OLED displays, an augmented reality head-up display, facial recognition for driver-profile loading and four “Experience Modes” called Bentley, Comfort, Sport and Refresh. Bentley said those settings alter lighting, sound, climate and displays. There are also four powered doors, a switchable-glass sunroof, remote parking support and an optional 1,780W, 28-speaker Naim audio system. The company said the vehicle includes 25 radars, sensors and cameras for driver assistance features.
Some of the more Bentley-specific flourishes are exactly what you’d expect, and one or two are slightly odd. The company said it created a driving soundtrack called the “Bentley Dynamic Symphony” by recording musicians playing drums, viola and bass guitar, inspired by the rhythm of its 6.75-liter V8. Owners can turn it off. The materials story is more convincing: Bentley said the cabin uses what it called the world’s first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, developed with Fox Brothers in Somerset, as well as an Ombré Walnut veneer made from walnut off-cuts and recycled paper.
The background
This launch has been a long time coming. Bentley had been talking publicly about an electric vehicle for nearly a decade, including plans discussed in 2017 for a smaller electric SUV below the Bentayga. In 2024, the company said its first EV would be a sleek urban SUV arriving in 2026. The Torcal is broadly that car.
For the US market, that positioning is rational. American luxury buyers have shown they will pay for speed, size and prestige, but the real volume in premium EVs is still clustered around SUV shapes, not sedans or exotic coupes. Bentley’s challenge is that it is arriving after years in which Tesla normalized high-performance EVs, Porsche moved aggressively upmarket in electric performance, and legacy luxury brands trained buyers to expect more software polish than old-school coachbuilding alone can deliver. The Torcal looks built to answer that pressure without alienating Bentley’s core customer base.
The unresolved piece is pricing. Bentley did not announce a sticker or a delivery date for the Torcal in its launch release, and that omission is hard to ignore in a market where luxury EV demand has become more selective. The company can probably count on loyal buyers for an initial wave. After that, the US reception will depend on how the Torcal’s real-world range, charging consistency and software execution compare with similarly priced alternatives once those details are public.
What's next
The next concrete trigger is a US spec sheet. Bentley still needs to publish EPA range, final charging details, pricing and a delivery timeline before the Torcal can be properly judged in its biggest SUV market. Until then, the reveal answers the “when” question around Bentley’s first EV, but leaves the business case and buyer demand questions open.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bentley Torcal?
The Bentley Torcal is Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle and a new SUV model line. It was unveiled on September 23, 2026, and will be built in Crewe, England.
How much power does the Bentley Torcal S make?
Bentley says the top Torcal S delivers 888 PS and 1,350 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, putting it among the quickest luxury SUVs.
What range does the Bentley Torcal EV offer?
Both Torcal versions use a 113 kWh, 800V battery pack with up to 375 miles of WLTP range. Actual US EPA range may differ when Bentley releases North American figures.
Is the Bentley Torcal an SUV?
Yes, the Torcal is a new Bentley SUV line and the brand’s first EV. It combines luxury SUV styling with an all-electric powertrain and high-performance specs.
Where will the Bentley Torcal be built?
Bentley will build the Torcal in Crewe, England. That makes it a key model in the company’s transition toward electric vehicle production at its historic home base.
When did Bentley unveil its first EV?
Bentley unveiled its first EV, the Torcal, on September 23, 2026. The debut marks the company’s long-awaited entry into the fully electric vehicle market.
