Automotive
Bentley previews Torcal, its first all-electric sports SUV
The British automaker offers a early look at a prototype EV sharing underlying engineering with the Porsche Cayenne EV.
The short version
- Bentley plan to reveal its first battery-electric vehicle, a sports SUV named the Torcal, next month.
- The vehicle shares basic engineering with the Porsche Cayenne EV and features a targeted EPA range of 300 miles alongside 400 kW DC fast-charging capability.
- Engineers report the Torcal will deliver over 850 PS (838 hp) and more than 1,000 Nm of torque.
Key facts
- Bentley's first battery-electric vehicle, the Torcal, is scheduled to be unveiled next month.[Ars Technica]
- The Torcal shares basic engineering with the Porsche Cayenne EV and is targeted at the sports SUV market.[Ars Technica]
- The SUV is 5 meters long, making it shorter in length and height than Bentley's Bentayga model.[Ars Technica]
- Product line director Martin Page stated the Torcal will produce over 850 PS (838 hp/625 kW) and over 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque.[Ars Technica]
- Bentley targets an EPA range of 300 miles (600 km WLTP) and expects 400 kW DC fast-charging support.[Ars Technica]
What remains uncertain
- Final power, torque, and range specifications remain subject to confirmation at the official reveal.[Ars Technica]