Bentley also goes all-electric; its first SUV is named Torcal.

Bentley is also entering the electric vehicle market. Its first electric SUV, named Torcal, marks the brand's fourth major lineup, joining Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga. The official team has released the first rear-view image and announced its debut on 9 23.

Official rear shots confirm that the Torcal is an SUV, not a sedan or coupe. The roofline extends all the way to the tailgate, and it features slim, diamond-shaped taillights. The Bentley badge has been blacked out for a sleek, edgy look.

Foreign media have already captured spy shots of the prototype. Despite heavy camouflage, key design cues are visible: a squared-off front end, a flat hood, and aggressively flared rear wheel arches. The overall stance is lower than the Bentayga, with a more urban character. Notably, while many EVs hide door handles to reduce drag, this Bentley test mule retains traditional handles—likely to preserve the classic luxury feel.

Officially positioned by Bentley as "the world's first true luxury urban SUV," the Torcal measures under 5 meters in length—shorter than the current Bentayga (5.1m/5.3m). Its more compact, agile design should offer superior maneuverability in city driving.

Beyond this, there's little else revealed about the Bentley Torcal. However, automotive media speculate that the Torcal is built on Volkswagen's PPE electric platform—the same architecture powering the all-electric Porsche Macan, Audi Q6 e-tron, and the upcoming all-electric Cayenne. The PPE platform features a 800-volt high-voltage architecture, with dual-motor all-wheel drive as standard. Drawing from the Porsche Macan EV on the same platform, the dual-motor variant delivers up to 470 kW and 1130 Nm of torque, with top trims approaching 900 horsepower. As for range, equipped with a battery pack exceeding 100 kWh, CLTC-estimated range falls between 600 and 680 kilometers. It supports ultra-fast charging at 350-400 kW, ensuring quick energy replenishment.

Bentley's CEO notes that while traditional Bentley customers don't have a strong demand for electric vehicles, there is significant interest among new affluent buyers—particularly in China. That's exactly who the Bentley Torque is designed for.