Story no.87InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +1NotableGB United Kingdom30 Oct → 6 Nov5 facts · 10 art.
Bentley Torcal: first electric model, tests, and revised strategy
Bentley has approved its first electric model, the Torcal, after 621,000 miles of extreme testing, including projectile resistance tests, and has presented a First Edition launch version with 888 horsepower. However, the brand has scaled back its electric ambitions, planning only one electric model by 2030. The provided details, all originating from the UK, show no differences between the American and Japanese markets, which cover the file.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Bentley and Volkswagen Group, in Royaume-Uni, followed from 30 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 10 articles from 10 sources (launches and reviews, electric and batteries); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 09:00.
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Countries concerned
GB United KingdomBrands concerned
- Bentley (Torcal)
- Volkswagen Group
Official figures
- Bentley · 34 reg. (Germany, Oct 26) · 11 recall(s) in 12 months
- Volkswagen Group · 308,474 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 157 recall(s) in 12 months
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 1 |
| Japan | 2 | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 2 | 2 |
| English | 2 | 1 |
| Portuguese | 1 | 1 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
| German | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
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Events in the story
- Bentley unveils launch First Edition of its first electric Torcal6 Nov
- Reportage au volant du Bentley Torcal 100 % électrique2 Nov
- Bentley soumet son électrique Torcal à des tirs de projectiles à 160 km/h1 Nov
- Bentley révise à la baisse ses ambitions électriques1 Nov
- Le Bentley Torcal électrique boucle 621 000 miles de tests extrêmes30 Oct
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