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Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
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Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV
WorldPingWhat happened
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood.
Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?
Key facts
- The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood.
- Reported by WIRED and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:00 UTC.
Why it matters
Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.
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- Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV
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