Bentley names first electric SUV Torcal, Sep 23 reveal

Bentley has confirmed the name and launch date for its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal, which will be officially revealed in London on September 23, 2026. The luxury automaker announced the new battery-electric SUV on Monday, releasing a teaser image and stating the model represents a significant expansion of its lineup.

The Torcal will become Bentley's fourth model line, joining the Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur. The company confirmed the vehicle will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga but will still measure approximately five meters in length. It will be exclusively electric, with no plans for a combustion-engine version. The name follows Bentley's convention of drawing from natural landmarks, referencing the El Torcal de Antequera limestone rock formations in Spain. The automaker also noted the name's connection to the Latin root for "torque," a nod to the characteristics of electric powertrains.

Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser described the Torcal as potentially the most considered car in the company's history, stating it carries forward the brand's craftsmanship and performance while being new in concept. The vehicle has been in development for several years,...