Bentley Launches First Pure Electric Model Torcal, Starting at 173,000 Pounds
Bentley unveiled its first all-electric vehicle, the Torcal, at a London event on September 23. Priced at £173,000 ($229,000), it is the brand’s most affordable model and its fourth model line. The Torcal offers a 600 km WLTP range, 888 hp, and 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said high-net-worth EV acceptance is growing, and the four-year development cycle prevented reacting to competitors.
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Bentley Launches $229,000 First Electric Vehicle Torcal to Rival Ferrari
British luxury automaker Bentley has unveiled its first-ever pure electric vehicle, the Torcal, marking the brand's entry into the EV market after 107 years. The Torcal, with a range of 600 kilometers and 0-60 mph acceleration under 3 seconds, is priced at $229,000, significantly lower than Ferrari's recently launched Luce EV at $626,000. Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser stated that while Porsche and Lamborghini are scaling back EV plans, high-net-worth buyers' acceptance of electric vehicles is 'growing.' He noted that the Torcal's four-year development cycle meant Bentley could not react to competitors' moves, and that customer understanding of EV technology has improved. The Torcal becomes Bentley's fourth model line alongside Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga, designed and engineered at the Crewe factory in northwest England.
Read sourceBentley's First EV Torcal Priced at Half the Cost of Ferrari's Luce
Bentley has officially launched its first all-electric model, the Torcal SUV, with a starting price of £173,300, which is less than half the cost of rival Ferrari's new EV, the Luce, priced at €550,000 (£472,000). The Torcal, Bentley's fourth model line and its most affordable vehicle, targets younger buyers and first-time luxury car customers. It offers a range of up to 600 km, surpassing the Luce's 530 km. The Ferrari Luce, designed by former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive, has a controversial design. Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser stated that the Torcal embodies 'pure Bentley style' in design, interior, and driving experience, and that the timing of the launch is perfect, noting that being first to market is not always advantageous. The Torcal is smaller than Bentley's 2015 Bentayga SUV but is the brand's most powerful model, featuring a rugged look and the signature diamond grille.
Read sourceBentley unveils its first-ever EV, the Torcal, with 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds
Bentley has unveiled its first-ever electric vehicle, named the Torcal. The luxury automaker's new EV is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an estimated 2.9 seconds. Additionally, the Torcal can charge from 10% to 80% battery capacity in just 16 minutes, highlighting its fast-charging capability. This marks Bentley's entry into the electric vehicle market with a high-performance model.
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Bentley Launches First All-Electric Model Torcal at 173,000 Pounds, Its Lowest Starting Price
Bentley has unveiled its first all-electric vehicle, the Torcal, with a starting price of 173,000 pounds. This price point makes it the most affordable model in the luxury automaker's history. The launch is strategically aimed at attracting younger consumers and new customers to the brand, signaling Bentley's entry into the electric vehicle market and its effort to broaden its customer base. The report from Jin10, a financial news source, provides these key details without additional commentary or forecasts.
Bentley Launches First Pure Electric Model Torcal, Starting at 173,000 Pounds
On the evening of September 23, Bentley unveiled its first pure electric vehicle, the Torcal, at a global launch event in London. The Torcal becomes the brand's fourth model series and is described as the shortest four-door model in the lineup. The starting price is 173,000 British pounds. According to the report, the vehicle achieves a WLTP range of up to 600 kilometers, with a maximum power output of 888 horsepower and peak torque of 1,350 Nm. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as fast as 2.9 seconds. The information is sourced from Jiemian News.
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