A family‑minded electric SUV capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds. That’s the promise behind the Bentley Torcal, the Crewe marque’s first 100% electric SUV. Power is claimed to exceed 838 horsepower, roughly 850 hp. This model is set to become Bentley’s most powerful production car ever built.
Yet, the PPE‑based platform underpinning the Torcal already supports power far beyond that figure. The Torcal rides on the same 800‑volt PPE architecture used by the Porsche Cayenne Electric. In some Cayenne Electric variants, output exceeds 1,100 hp. Bentley says there won’t be a Torcal beyond that threshold. The marque appears to conclude that around 850 hp is more than enough for a SUV of this size.
Bentley Torcal: An 850‑HP Electric SUV Already Faster than a Continental GT Speed
Technically, the Bentley Torcal uses two electric motors, one on each axle, delivering permanent all‑wheel drive. Early figures point to more than 838 horsepower, just over 625 kW. Torque would be around 738 lb‑ft, about 1,000 Nm. That should enable a 0–60 mph time in under three seconds. In that scenario, the Torcal would outrun the Continental GT Speed, which is credited with about 3.1 seconds for the 0–60 mph sprint. Top speed is expected to be limited to around 155 mph (about 250 km/h), in keeping with Bentley’s philosophy. The name nods to Spain’s El Torcal de Antequera nature reserve.
To power this setup, the British SUV relies on a battery pack of roughly 113 kWh. It uses the brand’s 800‑volt architecture shared with the group’s flagship electric models. The target range is around 373 miles on WLTP, i.e., just over 600 km. That places it firmly among the upper echelon of luxury electric SUVs. On a DC fast charger up to 400 kW, Bentley promises 10–80% in under twenty minutes. The company also notes about 100 miles (160 km) of range recovered in seven minutes of charging. Curb weight is expected to be around 2,700 kg (roughly 5,950 pounds), in line with this class of EV SUV. Early prototype feedback describes a handling blend of Flying Spur comfort with Continental GT dynamism.
Why Bentley Stops at 850 HP with the Torcal
Against a technical base capable of handling far more power, Bentley’s decision is intriguing. The Torcal sits in the middle of the PPE‑enabled lineup. On a Cayenne S Electric, that base yields around 666 hp, with some variants exceeding 1,100 hp. Even with that margin, the brand says its SUV will stay under 1,000 hp. Its primary goal is to become Bentley’s production car with the fastest acceleration ever. Official communications cast the Torcal as the most powerful and most quick‑to‑launch Bentley production model in history. Yet the emphasis is on “effortless progression”—a speed climb that feels smooth rather than brutal. Even a two‑second sprint should, in their view, remain calm rather than violent.
This restraint also shows up in the range talk. Design executives say they’re aiming for a “sweet spot,” a practical real‑world range of roughly 480–560 km (about 300–350 miles). They argue buyers don’t need much more; beyond 300–350 miles, these customers often prefer other transport options like private aviation. With around 600 km advertised on WLTP and a blistering 400 kW charging capability, the Torcal stays within that comfortable band. Bentley is also placing emphasis on the in‑cab experience. The Torcal features a large curved screen and a Curation Engine that adapts lighting, climate control, and sound to the Bentley, Comfort, or Sport modes. A distinctive sound signature, Bentley Dynamic Symphony, finally fills the silence left by the V8’s departure. The unveiling is scheduled for September 23, 2026 in London for the full reveal of this electric SUV. It will launch Bentley’s electric lineup in 2027. The brand has pushed back its goal of becoming fully electric to 2035.
