Bentley unveils first EV, the Torcal, at less than half the price of Ferrari’s Luce
The electric SUV is Bentley’s most affordable model and is aimed at attracting younger and first-time customers to the luxury marque.
Bentley has introduced its first electric vehicle, the Torcal, priced at less than half the cost of Ferrari's Luce electric SUV. The UK luxury carmaker aims to attract younger and first-time customers with the Torcal, which boasts a starting price of £173,300 (~$229,490; S$293,798) and a range of up to 600 kilometers. The Torcal is the fourth and most affordable model in Bentley's lineup.
In comparison, Ferrari's Luce, launched in May, starts at €550,000 (~$472,000; S$801,603) and offers a range of 530 km. The Torcal's design and driving experience are intended to embody the classic Bentley style, with its front grille featuring the company's signature diamond pattern. The EV's unique propulsion sound is crafted by musicians, blending percussion, crystal glass, birds, and leather tapping.
The Torcal is smaller than Bentley's Bentayga SUV but is its most powerful car. The luxury marque invested £350 million to produce the Torcal at its Crewe plant, boosting the UK automotive sector investment to over £1 billion. The launch comes amid challenges for Bentley, including slowing demand in China, the fallout from the Middle East conflict, and higher US tariffs.
The company has reduced its workforce as profits and vehicle deliveries have declined. Walliser acknowledged the challenges and emphasized the importance of the Torcal's launch as a milestone, adding new powertrain options to Bentley's lineup and appealing to a younger generation of consumers.
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