2028 Bentley Torcal Breaks with Tradition by Going ElectricAutoweekMark VaughnThu, September 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleBentley's First Electric SUV Is the 876-HP TorcalBentleyWhat would the Bentley Boys think? They might be amazed.Never in the 107-year history of Bentley has there been an EV, until now. Bentley took the wraps off the boldly (or perhaps blocky?) Torcal yesterday in London, and the lads who set all those speed records at Brooklands and who dominated Le Mans in the 1920s would likely be thrilled to see it. As might you, too.Delivering up to 876 hp with the highest torque of any Bentley ever made—996 lb-ft—Torcal can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, "yet the driving experience is always accessible, progressive and sophisticated," Bentley assures us.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat prodigious output comes from a pair of permanent magnet synchronous motors, both dry sump designs filled with oil. The front motor sports an open differential for maneuverability and steering feel, while the rear motor has a locking differential with a multi-plate clutch on each output shaft for traction.Since Bentley is part of the VW empire, the new Torcal shares much of its structure and drivetrain with the Porsche Cayenne Electric, but that isn't a bad place to start. That includes Torcal's 119.0-inch wheelbase, 800-volt electrical architecture, and 108-kWh battery pack.BentleyTorcal rides on a Bentley's first fully active suspension, with adaptive two-valve dampers designed to deliver what Bentley promises is "a true magic carpet ride, while allowing a choice of chassis tune for each driving mode." Each damper can be actively and independently raised or lowered instantaneously, reacting to both road and driver inputs for maximum ride comfort and body control, Bentley says."The system negates the need for anti-roll bars, using the reactive dampers to provide infinitely adjustable anti-roll torque. Agility is further increased by the fitment of electronic All Wheel Steering as standard, using rear steering angles up to five degrees to reduce the turning circle to 36.4 feet."AdvertisementAdvertisementBraking is provided by 420 mm front and 370 mm rear iron discs, but you can upgrade to a Carbon Silicon Carbide (CSiC) ceramic system, with 440 mm front discs (the largest in the world, Bentley points out) paired with 410 mm rears. Both options are available with black, red, or grey calipers, with three additional colors available through Mulliner.BentleyUS-spec Torcals get the highly efficient and ever-more-popular NACS charge port for DC fast-charging, and Bentley says a 400-kW connection will allow the SUV to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes. No total range was listed, but you might expect about 320 miles.For those who miss the sound of the internal combustion V8, Bentley engineers have you covered."They discovered that the rhythm of a Bentley V8 was central to its appeal, and used real instruments—including drums, viola and bass guitar—to create the Bentley Dynamic Symphony, complete with subtle variations and tiny imperfections," Bentley said. "From resting pulse to full-throttle acceleration, the Torcal's human-generated soundtrack provides aural feedback to the driver, underscoring the sense of connection and feedback, rather than simply imitating an engine note."Can't wait to hear that.Look for the Torcal in US showrooms sometime early next year as a 2028 model. There's no pricing yet, but it could be less than the Bentayga, which starts at around $230,000.Hearst Owned