Bentley has scrapped plans to go all electric by 2030, but its debut EV is a luxury missile in SUV form — one that can out-accelerate a supercar, and drive for 375 miles on a single charge
The new Bentley Torcal comes with its own orchestra, because why not?
by https://www.techradar.com/author/leon-poultney · TechRadarNews By Leon Poultney Published 24 September 2026
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- The Bentley Torcan is a high-performance SUV that can reach 375 miles on a charge
- The most powerful models will boast 876bhp
- The debut EV will share parts with Porsche Cayenne Electric
Bentley has been teasing its debut all-electric model for months now, revealing tasty morsels about its orchestral synthesized engine notes, and futuristic styling inspired by the EXP 15 Concept Car, but we finally have the full details.
Based on Porsche’s PPE architecture (they all belong to the Volkswagen Group, after all), the upcoming Torcal will measure five meters long, making it slightly shorter than a Bentayga, and will borrow many of the chassis, suspension and powertrain components from its Porsche sibling.
Bentley doesn’t like too many mentions of the shared underpinnings, so has made a big deal about its “bold new design language, rooted in Bentley’s DNA”.
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Expect an imposing illuminated front grille, sculpted surfaces and powerful rear haunches.
It looks as if Bentley’s idea of an electrified SUV just ate a Continental GT and hasn't digested it yet, but that’s no bad thing. It is the antithesis of Ferrari’s approach with the Luce — that’s to say Torcal looks and feels reassuringly Bentley.
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As for the powertrain, the dual-motor setup makes the Torcal the most powerful Bentley ever, with a whopping 876bhp in the range-topping S model.
That’s not quite the 1,140hp of the monstrous Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, but will be sufficient for a 2.8-second sprint to 60mph from rest in the sportier S version — enough to embarrass many supercars.
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