Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?
Bentley's new Torcal SUV aims to break the trend of luxury EVs failing to capture the market, according to its launch literature. The five-seat vehicle boasts a remarkable 375-mile range and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 16 minutes at 400 kilowatts. With 888 metric horsepower and 1,350 Newton-meters of torque in the S models, the Torcal accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 162 mph.
Despite being smaller than the Bentayga, it shares the same luxury refinements as the brand's other SUVs, such as switchable glass sunroof, newly designed light clusters, a specially crafted wool upholstery, and a powerful sound system. The Torcal's exterior features a distinctive grille made of illuminated acrylic "crystals" and a roofline that drops down at the rear for better aerodynamics.
While the vehicle may not match the off-road capabilities of the Range Rover Electric, Bentley hopes to compete with JLR in the luxury segment by offering a more refined and technologically advanced electric SUV.
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- Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley arstechnica.com
