Bentley Torcal in Portugal: Price, Specs and Range of Bentley's First EV
Published: 01/10/2026
Bentley Torcal: the brand's first EV now has a name, numbers and a price
888 PS, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and up to 600 km of WLTP range. Those are the headline figures for the Bentley Torcal, the first electric car in the company's 107-year history, unveiled in London on 23 September 2026. For years it was a nameless "Luxury Urban SUV" with a moving spec sheet. The guessing is over.
If you follow the luxury end of the Portuguese market, the real surprise is the price. The Torcal sits below the Bentayga — not level with it, as Bentley had previously hinted — and that changes the maths. Below you'll find the full spec sheet, how it stacks up against the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and a realistic estimate of the Bentley Torcal price in Portugal.
Bentley Torcal EV: what changed since the early promises
The Torcal is Bentley's fourth model line, alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. At around 5.0 metres long it's the shortest four-door Bentley ever made, and it's designed, engineered and assembled in Crewe, where the company invested £350 million to build it.
Before the reveal, estimates pointed to close to 1,000 PS. Back in 2022, then-CEO Adrian Hallmark went further, promising 1,400 hp and a 1.5-second 0-60 mph time. None of that happened. Bentley deliberately capped acceleration, saying most of its customers find extreme performance uncomfortable. Even so, the Torcal S's 2.9 seconds beats the "under 3.2 seconds" target that had been floated.
Another telling detail: according to CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser, around half of early interest comes from people who have never owned a Bentley. The Torcal is pulling in a new crowd.
Why it's called Torcal
The name comes from El Torcal de Antequera, a nature reserve of limestone formations in Andalusia, southern Spain. Bentley has a habit of naming cars after landscapes: the Bentayga takes its name from a rock formation on Gran Canaria, and the Batur from a volcanic crater in Bali.
Bentley Torcal specs: Torcal vs Torcal S
Two versions arrive at launch, both with two permanent-magnet synchronous motors (one per axle), all-wheel drive and a locking rear differential. Underneath sits the Volkswagen Group's PPE platform with an 800-volt architecture.
| Specification | Bentley Torcal | Bentley Torcal S |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 604 kW / 821 PS | 653 kW / 888 PS |
| Torque | 1,194 Nm | 1,350 Nm (with Launch Control) |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 s | 2.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Battery | 113 kWh net, 800 V, 192 cells | 113 kWh net, 800 V, 192 cells |
| WLTP range | up to 600 km | up to 600 km |
| Max DC charging | 400 kW | 400 kW |
| Standard wheels | 21" | 22" |
| Standard brakes | iron discs 420/370 mm | iron discs 420/370 mm |
| Boot / frunk | 460 L / 90 L | 460 L / 90 L |
| Turning circle | 11.1 m | 11.1 m |
The optional carbon-silicon carbide brakes step up to 440 mm discs at the front and 410 mm at the rear. The battery is covered by a 10-year / 160,000 km warranty.
Bentley Torcal S: the fastest Bentley ever
No production Bentley has ever accelerated this hard. At launch the Torcal S comes as a First Edition, set apart by black exterior brightwork, darkened tail lights, a rear diffuser, red calipers and 22-inch wheels. Inside you get piano black veneer as standard and dynamic ambient lighting.
For most buyers, the gap between 3.4 and 2.9 seconds is more about bragging rights than real-world use. The extra 67 PS mainly appeals to those who want the top trim and the exclusivity of the first series.
Range and charging: 600 km WLTP and 400 kW
The 113 kWh usable battery delivers up to 600 km on the WLTP cycle. On the motorway, in a five-metre luxury SUV at 120 km/h, expect less: consumption around 23-25 kWh/100 km — typical for this class — points to roughly 450-490 km in real driving. That's our estimate, not an official figure.
In practice, that covers Lisbon to Porto (about 310 km) with plenty left for driving around town. A Lisbon–Algarve round trip needs just one stop.
And that stop is short. At 400 kW, the Bentley Torcal charges from 10 to 80% in about 16 minutes (some reports say "just under 20 minutes") and adds around 160 km in 7 minutes. The catch: in Portugal, chargers that can deliver that kind of power are still scarce. On MOBI.E, the country's public charging network, most fast chargers run at 50 to 150 kW, and only a handful of high-power hubs along the motorways get close to the Torcal's peak.
Chassis, cabin and the sound of a V8 that isn't there
The suspension is fully active, with adaptive two-valve dampers and no conventional anti-roll bars. The rear wheels steer by up to 5 degrees, shrinking the turning circle to 11.1 metres — handy in a car this size on narrow streets or in underground car parks.
The cabin pairs curved OLED screens with physical controls, which Bentley made a point of keeping. There's an augmented-reality head-up display, facial recognition to load the driver's profile, 25 radars, sensors and cameras, four powered doors that open and close on their own, and a Frosted Diamond switchable-glass roof.
On materials, Bentley debuts the world's first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, developed with Somerset weaver Fox Brothers, plus an Ombré Walnut veneer made from walnut off-cuts and recycled paper. The front seats offer 16-way adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage as standard.
Then there's the sound. Instead of faking an engine electronically, Bentley recorded real musicians — drums, viola and bass guitar — following the rhythm of its old 6.75-litre V8. The "Dynamic Symphony" responds to torque demand and speed, gets louder in Sport mode and can be switched off. If you'd rather listen to actual music, there's an optional 1,780 W, 28-speaker Naim system.
Bentley Torcal vs Porsche Cayenne Electric
The family resemblance is direct. The Torcal shares the PPE platform, the 113 kWh battery with 192 cells, the 800-volt architecture and 400 kW charging with the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Bentley has tuned the package for comfort and progressive power delivery; Porsche leans towards sportiness.
| Bentley Torcal | Porsche Cayenne Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 113 kWh | 113 kWh |
| Max DC charging | 400 kW | 400 kW |
| 10-80% | about 16 min | under 16 min |
| WLTP range | up to 600 km | up to 642 km |
| Starting price (Germany) | TBA | €165,500 (Turbo Electric) |
In the UK, the entry-level Torcal costs around £30,000 more than the Cayenne Turbo Electric. That premium pays for the badge, the materials and the Crewe build — not for extra performance or range.
Bentley Torcal price in Portugal: our estimate
In the UK, the Torcal starts at around £173,000, roughly €200,000. Electrifying quotes slightly different numbers: close to £160,000 for the base car and £200,000 for the Torcal S First Edition. There is no official price for Portugal or Germany yet.
Here's how we reached our estimate. Strip the 20% UK VAT from £173,000, convert, and you get about €167,000 before tax. Add Portugal's 23% VAT (IVA) and you land around €205,000. The same calculation for the Torcal S First Edition gives roughly €238,000. All of that is before options — and on a Bentley, options are rarely modest.
- Bentley Torcal: around €205,000 to €215,000
- Bentley Torcal S First Edition: around €235,000 to €250,000
These figures are lower than our pre-reveal estimate, made when Bentley said pricing would be "comparable" to the Bentayga. Walliser now places the Torcal at the entry point of the range. For reference, the Bentayga V8 starts at €260,000 in Portugal and around €220,000 in Germany.
Does the Bentley Torcal pay ISV in Portugal?
No. ISV is Portugal's one-off vehicle registration tax, and pure electric cars are exempt from it — as well as from IUC, the annual road tax. On a Bentayga V8, ISV alone can add tens of thousands of euros, so the gap between the two is wider here than in most other European markets. For company buyers the advantage is smaller: VAT on electric cars is only deductible up to a €62,500 purchase cost, which rules the Torcal out.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no official Portuguese price yet. Starting from the UK price of about £173,000, removing UK VAT and adding Portugal's 23% VAT, we estimate €205,000 to €215,000 for the Torcal and €235,000 to €250,000 for the Torcal S First Edition, before options. That is below the Bentayga V8, which starts at around €260,000 in Portugal.
No. As a fully electric car, the Bentley Torcal is exempt from both ISV registration tax and IUC road tax, whereas ISV alone can add tens of thousands of euros to a Bentayga V8. Companies benefit less: VAT on electric cars is only deductible up to a €62,500 purchase cost, so the Torcal does not qualify.
The 113 kWh net battery, with 192 cells and an 800-volt architecture, is covered for 10 years or 160,000 km. It is the same pack used in the Porsche Cayenne Electric on the VW Group PPE platform, delivering up to 600 km WLTP and 10-80% charging in around 16 minutes at 400 kW.
The Torcal is fully electric and sits below the Bentayga in Bentley's range: at about 5.0 metres it is the shortest four-door Bentley ever, and it starts at a lower price (about £173,000 in the UK, while the Bentayga costs around €220,000 in Germany). In Portugal the gap widens because the Torcal is ISV-exempt and the Bentayga V8 is not. On performance, the Torcal S does 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, making it the quickest Bentley ever.
First deliveries are planned for 2027, with most sources pointing to the second quarter and the Torcal S First Edition among the first cars. Portugal should receive its first units shortly after the main markets, through Bentley's official importer. Portuguese orders and pricing are expected to open before then.
When does the Bentley Torcal arrive in Portugal
Deliveries begin in 2027. Sources differ on the details — spring, the second quarter, or summer for the First Edition — but the first half of the year looks most likely for the lead markets. As is usual in the luxury segment, Portugal should get its first cars shortly after, through Bentley's local importer.
Bentley is going electric just as others pull back: Lamborghini has pushed its EV to the end of the decade and McLaren says it has no plans for one. Ferrari's Luce, launched three months earlier, costs €550,000 — more than three times as much. If you're considering a luxury electric SUV in Portugal, the Torcal becomes the most accessible way into a new Bentley. The next thing to watch is the importer's official price list — and how quickly the options list adds up.