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Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Business
Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
WorldPingWhat happened
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
Key facts
- It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
- Reported by Ars Technica and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:06:07 UTC.
Why it matters
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