# 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. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (United States) - Category: Launches and reviews, Electric and batteries - Countries: Royaume-Uni - Brands: Bentley, Volkswagen Group - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 12:14 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 05:31 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/87-bentley-torcal-testing-launch-and-revision-of-electric-ambitions ## Sources by country and language - United States: 4 articles, 1 outlets - Brazil: 1 articles, 1 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: 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. 2 sources, 2 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: testing, launch and revision of electric ambitions”, https://mecapress.com/stories/87-bentley-torcal-testing-launch-and-revision-of-electric-ambitions Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology