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  "id": 9395777,
  "title": "Bentley unveils Torcal electric SUV with Merino wool interior",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentley-unveils-torcal-electric-suv-with-merino-wool-interior",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T19:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/bentley-unveils-torcal-electric-suv-with-merino-wool-interior-93CH-4913763"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bentley Motors Ltd. has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Torcal SUV, which boasts a Merino-wool interior trim. The British luxury automaker aims to boost profitability and carve out a market for high-end electric vehicles. Priced at £173,000 ($230,000) in the UK, the Torcal is the least expensive Bentley model, targeting younger consumers, including first-time buyers. The vehicle comes in two variants, a standard model and a more performance-oriented S model, making it Bentley's fourth model line. Designed, engineered, and built in Crewe, the Torcal draws support from UK-based suppliers. It generates up to 888 PS and 1,350 Nm of torque, propelling the SUV from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. The electric motor system comprises two permanent magnet synchronous motors and a high voltage battery consisting of 192 lithium-ion pouch cells, with a 113 kWh net capacity. The Torcal boasts a range of up to 375 miles, with a 10-80% charge time of 16 minutes at 400 kW. The electric SUV introduces cutting-edge interior materials, including the world's first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, developed in collaboration with Somerset-based Fox Brothers. Other unique features include Ombré Walnut by Mulliner, created from up to 1,000 individually selected walnut off-cuts and craft paper. The Torcal's debut follows criticism faced by Ferrari over its first electric vehicle, the Luce, for its design. Luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce are experiencing a decline in demand for their electric vehicles.",
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      {
        "outlet": "This Is Money",
        "title": "Bentley's first EV: Meet the Torcal SUV with 876bhp and likely starting price of £180,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bentleys-first-ev-meet-the-torcal-suv-with-876bhp-and-likely-starting",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:22:16.000Z"
      }
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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."
}