# 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. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Launches and reviews, Electric and batteries - Countries: Royaume-Uni - Brands: Bentley, Volkswagen Group - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 12:14 - Updated: 6 November 2026 at 09:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/87-bentley-torcal-first-electric-model-tests-and-revised-strategy ## National stories (2) - United States — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles - Japan — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Sources by country and language - United States: 4 articles, 1 outlets - Japan: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Brazil: 1 articles, 1 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Japanese (2), English (2), Portuguese (1), French (1), Dutch (1), German (1), Spanish (1), Italian (1) ## Timeline (5 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Le Bentley Torcal électrique boucle 621 000 miles de tests extrêmes](https://mecapress.com/events/1501-le-bentley-torcal-electrique-boucle-621-000-miles-de-tests-extremes.md) Bentley annonce avoir validé la batterie, les logiciels et la structure de son premier modèle électrique Torcal sur 621 000 miles d'essais extrêmes. 2 sources, 2 articles · Royaume-Uni ### 30 October 2026 — [Bentley soumet son électrique Torcal à des tirs de projectiles à 160 km/h](https://mecapress.com/events/1453-bentley-soumet-son-electrique-torcal-a-des-tirs-de-projectiles-a-160-km-h.md) Bentley a testé la résistance de son premier modèle électrique Torcal en le bombardant de balles d'acier à plus de 160 km/h. 2 sources, 2 articles · Royaume-Uni ### 31 October 2026 — [Bentley unveils launch First Edition of its first electric Torcal](https://mecapress.com/events/560-bentley-unveils-launch-first-edition-of-its-first-electric-torcal.md) Bentley presents the Torcal First Edition, an exclusive version of its first series-production electric car, with 888 horsepower. 4 sources, 4 articles · Royaume-Uni ### 1 November 2026 — [Bentley révise à la baisse ses ambitions électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/1700-bentley-revise-a-la-baisse-ses-ambitions-electriques.md) Bentley revoit sa stratégie et ne prévoit plus qu'un seul modèle électrique d'ici 2030, un changement de cap par rapport à ses plans initiaux. 1 sources, 1 articles · Royaume-Uni ### 2 November 2026 — [Reportage au volant du Bentley Torcal 100 % électrique](https://mecapress.com/events/1957-reportage-au-volant-du-bentley-torcal-100-electrique.md) Un essai revient sur la rencontre entre l'héritage Bentley et l'électrification à bord du Torcal, premier modèle électrique de la marque. 1 sources, 1 articles · Royaume-Uni --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Bentley Torcal: first electric model, tests, and revised strategy”, https://mecapress.com/stories/87-bentley-torcal-first-electric-model-tests-and-revised-strategy Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology