Bentley unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Torcal
British Bentley has unveiled its first electric-powered model in history. Named the Bentley Torcal, this new vehicle becomes a separate fourth lineup within the company’s model range. The crossover showcases the brand’s new design language, which will eventually be applied to engines-powered vehicles as well. Initially, buyers will have access to two all-wheel-drive versions equipped with an 800-volt architecture.
The exterior of the new model features monumental proportions, yet with a total length of around 5 meters, it becomes the shortest four-door model in the brand’s current lineup. The front end is adorned with a massive radiator grille featuring the brand’s signature diamond pattern and LED lighting. Designers utilized separate headlamps paired with thin LED strips for daytime running lights. Emphasis is placed on the robust rear wings.
The interior is designed for maximum comfort, with a trunk volume of 460 liters, and an additional 90-liter compartment is located under the front seat area.
The base model is equipped with two synchronous electric motors delivering a combined power of 810 horsepower, enabling it to reach 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The top-tier Torcal S version, when the Launch Control system is activated, produces an impressive 876 horsepower and 1350 Nm of torque, propelling this heavy vehicle to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. Engineers noted that they intentionally limited the performance at this stage because further acceleration would become physically uncomfortable for passengers.
A battery with a useful capacity of 113 kWh is installed under the floor, providing up to 600 km of range according to the WLTP standard. Thanks to support for chargers with a power of up to 400 kW, fast charging from 10% to 80% takes less than 20 minutes, and adding 161 km of range can be achieved in just 7 minutes.
AC Fact Sheet
The electric crossover received its unique name after the El Torcal de Antequera nature reserve, located in the mountains of Andalusia in southern Spain. This natural park is world-famous for its unique karst limestone formations, which have developed extraordinary, otherworldly geometric shapes over millions of years due to the effects of wind and water.
The choice of a geographical name represents a pragmatic and carefully calculated marketing move by the British brand. Firstly, the name Torcal perfectly continues the brand’s tradition of naming its SUVs, started with the Bentayga model (named after Roque Bentayga rock on Gran Canaria). Secondly, the stunning terrain of this Spanish protected area served as the main inspiration for Bentley’s designers: it was the sharp edges, solid cliffs, and layered structure of Torcal rocks that formed the basis for the car’s sharp lines and the complex three-dimensional design of its front lighting.
