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Bentley has confirmed Torcal as the name of its first fully electric production model. The new Bentley electric SUV will make its global debut in London on September 23, 2026, according to the company’s newsroom listing. The model will open a new EV line for the Crewe-based brand while joining Bentley’s existing Continental GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga, and Bentayga EWB range.
The Torcal also sits within Bentley’s Beyond100+ plan, which targets a fully electric line-up from 2035. For now, Bentley has not confirmed market launch dates, final range, output figures, or pricing. That leaves several technical details in the ‘expected’ category until the company shares full specifications.
Bentley says the Torcal name comes from El Torcal de Antequera in Andalusia, Spain. The area is known for limestone rock formations, cliffs, stacks, and caves. The name follows Bentley’s pattern of using natural landmarks for models such as Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur.
The name also connects with the Latin word ‘torquere,’ meaning ‘to twist.’ That gives the name a direct relation to torque, which is central to electric vehicle performance. Bentley has not shared a power figure yet, so the performance angle remains unconfirmed before the full reveal.
The Torcal will become Bentley’s fourth main model line, separate from the Bentayga, Continental, and Flying Spur families. Reports describe it as an SUV smaller than the current Bentayga. Bentley has also described the vehicle as a ‘Luxury Urban SUV,’ which points to a more city-focused position than the larger Bentayga.
Bentley has not released the complete technical sheet for the Torcal. Reports suggest the SUV will use hardware related to the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric. That would place the model on Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric, known as PPE, although Bentley has not confirmed every platform detail.
The Torcal is also expected to use an 800-volt electrical setup. Car and Driver reported that the architecture could support a peak charging rate of 400 kilowatts. Bentley has separately claimed that the SUV can add about 160km of driving range in seven minutes under suitable charging conditions.
Battery and motor details remain in the ‘reported’ category. Several reports point to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive layout and a battery pack of about 113kWh. Bentley has not confirmed those numbers, so they should be treated as early information until the September 23 presentation.
The official range figure is also not final. WIRED reported that Bentley has signalled more than 300 miles of range, but the company has not released certified figures for key markets. The final range may vary by testing cycle, wheel size, trim, and charging conditions.
Bentley’s first teaser image shows the rear of the Torcal, with a long roofline, slim lighting, and a black Bentley badge. The image does not reveal the full body shape, but it confirms an SUV-style profile rather than a sedan or coupe.
Reports from early viewing sessions describe a vehicle that shares some Bentley SUV design cues while using newer EV-focused details. The rear appears cleaner than the Bentayga, with slimmer light units and a roofline that drops toward the tail. That design choice may help airflow, which matters for electric range.
The front end is expected to use a closed grille design, as EVs need less front cooling than combustion vehicles. Reports also point to illuminated detailing and a cabin with a large curved central screen. Bentley has not shown the full interior, so final cabin equipment remains pending.
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