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  "id": 9386503,
  "title": "First images of Bentley's Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/first-images-of-bentleys-torcal-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/motoring/2026/09/23/pictures-bentley-torcal-first-electric-vehicle-ev/"
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  "account": "After more than a century of crafting prestigious grand tourers, Bentley has revealed its inaugural fully electric vehicle. CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser asserts that the Torcal sets unprecedented standards in performance, comfort, craftsmanship, and soulful sound. The National had a sneak peek at the prototype at Bentley's historic Pyms Lane factory in Crewe back in June. The Torcal is a low and purposeful design, with a length of approximately five meters and a range of around 483 kilometers. Its exterior features a fully illuminated grille, deviating from conventional cues like Bentley's signature circular headlights. Inside, the cabin prioritizes driver comfort, featuring a curved central touchscreen, a driver-focused design, and tactile physical controls. Bentley maintains that the Torcal offers \"the luxury of choice,\" with customers able to select from various powertrain options, including internal combustion, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. Despite the company's cautious approach, the announcement underscores production readiness, with technical details forthcoming. The Torcal represents Bentley's most significant launch since the original Continental GT, which propelled the brand to global success.",
  "summary": "At last, it has happened. After more than a century of building some of Britain’s most coveted grand tourers, Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car . “For 107 years, Bentleys have been the most incredibly complete cars – effortless performance, outstanding comfort, exquisite British craftsmanship using the finest natural materials and a soundtrack with soul,” says chief executive…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bentley unveils first fully electric vehicle, Torcal",
    "Prototype shown at Crewe factory in June",
    "Torcal offers internal combustion, plug-in hybrid, and electric options"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Luxus unter Strom: SUV Torcal soll Bentley ins Elektro-Zeitalter beamen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/luxus-unter-strom-suv-torcal-soll-bentley-ins-elektro-zeitalter-beamen",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "First images of Bentley's Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/first-images-of-bentleys-torcal-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-9392114",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentley-launches-first-fully-electric-car-with-fake-engine-sounds-to",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:15:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Business",
        "title": "Bentley unveils its first fully electric car",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentley-unveils-its-first-fully-electric-car",
        "published": "2026-09-23T19:21:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}