Story no.87National· United StatesOngoingLaunches and reviews +1NotableGB United Kingdom30 Oct → 2 Nov5 facts · 8 art.
Bentley Torcal: testing, launch and revision of electric ambitions
In late October 2026, Bentley announces it has validated the battery, software and structure of its first electric model, the Torcal, over 621,000 miles of extreme testing. The manufacturer also states it tested its resilience with projectile impacts at over 160 km/h. On October 31, Bentley unveils the Torcal First Edition, a launch version with 888 horsepower. On November 1, the brand nevertheless revises its electric ambitions downward and now plans only a single electric model by 2030. A review published on November 2 finally examines the encounter between Bentley's heritage and electrification aboard the Torcal.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Bentley and Volkswagen Group, in Royaume-Uni, followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 8 articles from 8 sources (launches and reviews, electric and batteries); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 05:31.
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Countries concerned
GB United KingdomBrands concerned
- Bentley (Torcal)
- Volkswagen Group
Official figures
- Bentley · 28 reg. (Germany, Sept 26) · 11 recall(s) in 12 months
- Volkswagen Group · 308,474 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 156 recall(s) in 12 months
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Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 1 |
| Portuguese | 1 | 1 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
| German | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- 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
- Bentley unveils launch First Edition of its first electric Torcal31 Oct
- Le Bentley Torcal électrique boucle 621 000 miles de tests extrêmes30 Oct
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