The Bentley Torcal, the first electric car in the company’s 107 years, makes 810 horsepower in standard form and 876 in the Torcal S. Bentley showed both in London on September 23, 2026.
The S reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and tops out at 162 mph. Its 996 lb-ft is the most torque of any Bentley, by the company’s count. The standard Torcal needs 3.3 seconds and is limited to 155 mph.
U.S. prices are $218,000 for the Torcal and $258,000 for the Torcal S, figures Bentley’s head of product communications, Mike Sayer, gave WardsAuto by email. Range is up to 375 miles on Europe’s WLTP test. The EPA has not rated the car.
Key Takeaways
- The Torcal makes 810 hp and 881 lb-ft; the Torcal S makes 876 hp and 996 lb-ft with launch control active. Both use two motors, one per axle.
- 0 to 60 mph takes 2.8 seconds in the S and 3.3 seconds in the standard car. Top speeds are 162 and 155 mph.
- The battery holds 113.3 kWh, 108.7 of it usable, on an 800-volt system. Bentley quotes 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes at 400 kW.
- Range is up to 375 miles on the WLTP cycle, pending type approval. There is no EPA figure.
- U.S. pricing is $218,000 and $258,000, according to Bentley’s Mike Sayer in WardsAuto.
- At 197.2 inches the Torcal is the shortest four-door Bentley builds, and at 6,162 pounds it can tow 5,952.
- It is the first Bentley with fully active suspension, and rear-wheel steering is standard.
Two Motors, 810 or 876 Horsepower
Each Torcal carries a permanent-magnet motor on each axle. The rear unit peaks at 810 lb-ft and the front at 317, and the rear has a locking differential with a multi-plate clutch on each output shaft.
The standard car is rated at 821 PS, which is 810 hp, with 1,194 Nm, or 881 lb-ft. The S is rated at 888 PS and 1,350 Nm, 876 hp and 996 lb-ft, and Bentley’s launch release ties those S figures to launch control.
| Specification | Torcal | Torcal S |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. price (per Bentley, via WardsAuto) | $218,000 | $258,000 |
| Power | 810 hp (821 PS) | 876 hp (888 PS) |
| Torque | 881 lb-ft (1,194 Nm) | 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) |
| 0 to 60 mph | 3.3 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 162 mph |
| Standard wheels | 21-inch | 22-inch |
| Battery | 113.3 kWh total, 108.7 kWh usable, 800-volt | 113.3 kWh total, 108.7 kWh usable, 800-volt |
| DC fast charging | 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes at 400 kW | 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes at 400 kW |
| Range | Up to 375 miles (WLTP, pending type approval) | Up to 375 miles (WLTP, pending type approval) |
| Length / wheelbase | 197.2 in / 119.0 in | 197.2 in / 119.0 in |
| Width / height | 79.7 in / 66.0 in | 79.7 in / 66.0 in |
| Curb weight | 6,162 lb | 6,162 lb |
| Cargo | 16.2 cu ft rear, 3.2 cu ft front | 16.2 cu ft rear, 3.2 cu ft front |
| Towing | 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) | 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.262 | 0.262 |
I converted Bentley’s metric figures for torque, cargo, towing and the turning circle. The spec sheet does not say which model the single weight and range figures apply to.
Bentley’s R&D team stopped at 2.8 seconds on purpose. The release says most customers find harder acceleration uncomfortable.
113.3 kWh, 400 kW, and 375 Miles on the European Cycle
Its pack is 192 lithium-ion pouch cells in series, arranged as six 32-cell modules. Of its 113.3 kWh, 108.7 is usable, and Bentley covers it for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
A 10-to-80-percent charge takes 16 minutes at 400 kW according to the spec sheet and the summary of the launch release. The body of that release says “just under 20 minutes.” Seven minutes adds about 100 miles, by Bentley’s figure.
The 375-mile range is a WLTP number marked “pending type approval.” WLTP results run higher than EPA ratings for the same car, so the U.S. label will carry a lower figure.
In July 2025, design director Robin Page told Autocar that Bentley’s customers put the useful range at 300 to 350 miles. “Beyond that, they’ll use the private jet,” he said.
What the July Projections Got Right
When Bentley announced the name on July 6, the one figure it gave was “more than 300 miles” of range. The power, battery and charging figures in circulation that month were borrowed from the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Both the battery and charging numbers held. Porsche lists the Cayenne Electric with a 113 kWh pack, an 800-volt system and up to 400 kW. The headline power figure missed by 263 horsepower. The Cayenne Turbo Electric makes as much as 1,139 hp with launch control, and the Torcal S makes 876.
Bentley’s release does not name a platform or mention Porsche.
The First Bentley With Fully Active Suspension
Every Torcal has air springs and active dampers that can raise or lower each corner independently. Bentley calls the system Bentley Active Ride and fits no anti-roll bars, because the dampers supply the anti-roll force.
Rear-wheel steering is standard, with up to five degrees of angle, and it brings the turning circle to 36.4 feet.
Iron brakes are standard, with 420 mm discs in front and 370 mm at the rear. The optional carbon-silicon-carbide set uses 440 mm front discs and 410 mm rears.
A 12.3-Inch Screen and Physical Switches
Inside, the dashboard carries a 12.3-inch curved OLED display and an augmented-reality head-up display. Bentley kept physical buttons on the center console and steering wheel for what its spec sheet calls key controls.
Page gave Autocar the reasoning in July 2025, when Bentley showed its EXP 15 concept. “What we’re finding, especially at our end of the market, is that people are a bit bored with full-digital screens,” he said. “What makes us premium is to keep a good level of mechanical detailing that the others can’t do.”
Standard seats adjust 16 ways and include heating, ventilation and massage. The three-place rear bench folds electrically, which no Bentley has offered before, and all four doors open and close under their own power.
A 16-speaker, 620-watt audio system is standard. The Naim option has 28 speakers and 1,780 watts.
Bentley worked with Fox Brothers, a Somerset mill, on a 100 percent Merino wool upholstery fabric and says it is the first automotive wool certified under the Responsible Wool Standard.
A Drive Sound Recorded on Drums, Viola and Bass Guitar
The Torcal plays a low-frequency sound that follows torque demand and road speed. Bentley recorded it with musicians on drums, viola and bass guitar, patterned on the rhythm of its 6.75-liter V8, and named it the Bentley Dynamic Symphony.
That sound gets louder in Sport mode and can be switched off. The turn-signal click is a recording of a hammer striking leather in Bentley’s upholstery shop.
Shorter Than a Bentayga, and Sold Beside It
The Torcal is Bentley’s fourth model line after the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. Its 197.2 inches make it 5.3 inches shorter than the Bentayga Speed, which Bentley lists at 202.5.
Chief executive Frank-Steffen Walliser said in a BBC Business interview, quoted by WardsAuto, that the car “sits also on the lower end of the Bentley price band.” It is designed, engineered and built in Crewe, England.
Bentley’s Beyond100 plan, announced in 2020, promised an all-electric lineup by 2030. The company’s current wording, repeated at the foot of the Torcal release, is “exclusively electric from 2035.”
| Electric luxury SUV | How the Torcal compares |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Electric | Same 113 kWh battery size and 400 kW charging in Porsche’s figures; the Turbo makes up to 1,139 hp against the Torcal S’s 876. |
| Range Rover Electric | The other British six-figure electric SUV arriving for 2027. |
| Rolls-Royce Spectre | A two-door electric coupe priced above the Torcal S. |
For U.S. buyers: the $218,000 and $258,000 prices come from a Bentley spokesman’s email to WardsAuto, and I did not find them in Bentley’s own release. The same release gives no EPA range and no U.S. on-sale date.
Verdict
Bentley’s first electric car is a 197.2-inch, 6,162-pound SUV that makes 810 or 876 horsepower, charges at 400 kW and starts at $218,000 in the U.S. The battery and charging hardware match the figures Porsche publishes for the Cayenne Electric, and Bentley set the power 263 horsepower below Porsche’s top model. Bentley adds fully active suspension, a cabin with physical switches and Merino wool, and a drive sound played on real instruments. The open questions for an American buyer are the EPA range, which will come in under the 375-mile WLTP figure, and the delivery date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bentley Torcal?
The Torcal is Bentley’s first fully electric car, a two-motor, all-wheel-drive SUV and the company’s fourth model line after the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. Bentley revealed it in London on September 23, 2026, in standard and S versions.
How much horsepower does the Bentley Torcal have?
The standard Torcal makes 810 hp (821 PS) and 881 lb-ft. The Torcal S makes 876 hp (888 PS) and 996 lb-ft with launch control active, which Bentley says is the highest torque figure of any car it has built.
How fast is the Bentley Torcal?
The Torcal S reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 162 mph. The standard Torcal takes 3.3 seconds and is limited to 155 mph.
How much does the Bentley Torcal cost?
Bentley’s head of product communications, Mike Sayer, told WardsAuto the Torcal will start at $218,000 in the U.S. and the Torcal S at $258,000. Bentley’s launch release does not list prices.
What is the Bentley Torcal’s range?
Bentley quotes up to 375 miles, or 603 km, on the European WLTP cycle, pending type approval. The EPA has not published a rating, and EPA figures are lower than WLTP figures for the same car.
How fast does the Torcal charge?
Bentley’s spec sheet lists 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes at 400 kW, and the launch release adds that seven minutes restores about 100 miles on the car’s 800-volt system. The body of the same release gives “just under 20 minutes” for the 10-to-80 charge.
How big is the Torcal’s battery?
The battery holds 113.3 kWh in total and 108.7 kWh usable, in 192 pouch cells. The warranty on it runs 10 years or 100,000 miles.
How big is the Torcal compared with the Bentayga?
The Torcal is 197.2 inches long on a 119.0-inch wheelbase, 5.3 inches shorter than the 202.5-inch Bentayga Speed, and it is the shortest four-door in Bentley’s lineup. It has 16.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 3.2 cubic feet under the hood.
Does the Bentley Torcal share parts with the Porsche Cayenne Electric?
Bentley’s release does not name a platform. The Torcal’s 113 kWh battery, 800-volt system and 400 kW charging rate match the figures Porsche publishes for the Cayenne Electric, and both brands belong to the Volkswagen Group.
Where is the Bentley Torcal built?
The Torcal is designed, engineered and built at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England.
When will the Bentley Torcal go on sale in the U.S.?
Bentley’s release gives no U.S. on-sale date. Press reports published after the reveal put first U.S. deliveries in 2027.
Is Bentley going all-electric?
Bentley’s Beyond100 plan originally promised an all-electric lineup by 2030. The company now says it will be “exclusively electric from 2035.”
Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is the writer, photographer, and publisher behind The Weekly Driver. He cares about how cars drive and what they're like to own. He covers automobile industry news, car shows and events, and new car reviews. The reviews come from behind the wheel: day trips that favor back routes, treating a good meal as half the reason to go. He directs and produces the visual media, matching each car to a setting and mood that fit it. When he's not reviewing new cars, Michael races paddleboards, camels, and ostriches, along with the occasional exotic car on the racetrack, and has driven in every state and country visited.
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