Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal
Bentley has officially revealed the Torcal, marking the luxury automaker's first entry into the electric vehicle market.
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Bentley has announced the Torcal, the company's first electric car. The reveal comes as the manufacturer expands its lineup into the EV segment.
Coverage from WIRED, Top Gear, Ars Technica, and Car and Driver emphasizes the vehicle's name and its arrival during a period of volatility in the luxury EV market. The announcement was also detailed via the Bentley Newsroom.
Further details regarding the Torcal's specifications and market release are expected as the company moves forward with its first electric model.
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Quick answers
What is the name of Bentley's first EV?
The vehicle is called the Torcal.
Which outlets are reporting on the reveal?
Reporting includes WIRED, Top Gear, Ars Technica, Car and Driver, and the Bentley Newsroom.
What is the context of the launch?
According to WIRED, the car is being revealed amid the wreckage of the luxury EV market.
Coverage (7)
- 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 Reveals Its First Electric Car Amid the Wreckage of the Luxury EV Market WIRED · 6h ago
- This is Bentley’s first electric car… and it’s called the Torcal Top Gear · 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 broke it first
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