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Bentley Electrifies: First EV Torcal Features Wool Seats, V8 Sound, India Launch Set
- •Bentley unveils its first EV, the Torcal SUV, starting at 173,000 in the UK, aiming to attract younger buyers.
- •The Torcal maintains traditional Bentley styling with an illuminated diamond grille, sharing its platform with the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
- •The S model boasts 888 PS and 1,350 Nm of torque, accelerating to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, while the core model offers 821 PS.
- •It provides a range of up to 375 miles (600 km) and can charge from 10% to 80% in about 16 minutes with a 400-kilowatt charger.
- •Unique features include a "Dynamic Symphony" sound based on a V8 engine, wool seats, and an India launch planned for late 2027 at ’4.5 crore.
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The Bentley Torcal starts at £173,000 in the UK and is offered in two versions built on an 800-volt, 113-kilowatt-hour battery. The core model makes 821 PS with a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds, while the sportier S model produces 888 PS, reaching 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. It delivers a WLTP range of up to 375 miles and supports fast charging from 10% to 80% in about 16 minutes.
Bentley plans to launch the Torcal in India during the second half of 2027 at an estimated price of around ₹4.5 crore, ex-showroom. This higher price point reflects the absence of customs-duty relief for electric vehicles under the new UK-India free-trade agreement.
The Torcal features the automotive industry's first 100% Merino-wool fabric created with weaver Fox Brothers, alongside an Ombré Walnut veneer made from up to 1,000 layers of walnut offcuts and recycled paper. For sound and interaction, it uses a fake V8 sound called the Dynamic Symphony, a turn-signal click mimicking a hammer striking leather, and a touchscreen chime that replicates a crystal glass.
