Bentley's First EV Finally Has A Name: Torcal

The Bentley Torcal will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga.

There are no plans for a combustion-engine version.

With the Torcal, Bentley wants to attract new customers.

Just like most carmakers, Bentley has pushed back its ambitious goal of becoming entirely electric. The EV-only lineup was supposed to arrive in 2030, but that’s no longer happening. Despite the change of plans, Crewe’s first model to ditch the combustion engine altogether is still on track for a world premiere later this year. Ahead of its confirmed September 23 debut in London, the model finally has a name: Torcal.

Up until today, Bentley had referred to its first EV as the “Urban SUV,” suggesting a more compact footprint. Although it will be smaller than the Bentayga, it’s still going to be generously sized, like every other car to wear the Flying B hood mascot. As for the production model’s Torcal name, it references a natural landmark, mirroring the Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur. Specifically, the ultra-luxury automaker took inspiration from El Torcal de Antequera in Andalusia, Spain.