Bentley Motors has teased its first-ever electric vehicle, the Torcal, confirming that the luxury EV will make its global debut in London on September 23. Alongside releasing a teaser image, the British automaker said the Torcal will set "extraordinary benchmarks" in every area that matters and described it as one of the most considered cars in the brand's history.The announcement follows Bentley's 2021 confirmation that it would launch an electric SUV. The Torcal will join the company's existing lineup, which includes the Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur, becoming Bentley's first fully electric production vehicle.Bentley says Torcal will carry forward the brand's heritageIn a statement accompanying the teaser, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said the upcoming EV has been developed to deliver across every area that matters to customers."Our new Torcal sets extraordinary benchmarks in every area that matters, and may just be the most considered car in our history," Walliser said.According to Bentley, the Torcal takes its name from El Torcal de Antequera, a natural rock formation in Spain. The company also said the name borrows from the Latin word for "torque."Bentley added that while the Torcal is new in concept, it carries forward the craftsmanship and performance that have defined the brand since 1919.Official unveiling scheduled for September 23Bentley has confirmed that the Torcal will be officially unveiled in London on September 23.While the company has not yet disclosed technical specifications or pricing, it said more updates on the Bentley Torcal will be revealed in the coming weeks leading up to the official unveiling.The teaser image released by Bentley reveals only a small glimpse of the vehicle, with the company keeping the overall design under wraps ahead of its global debut.Prototype sightings offer an early look at the EVAlthough Bentley has only provided a teaser image for now, prototypes of the Torcal have already been seen testing.As per the report by Engadget, the car has been spotted testing in the Arctic Circle region this year, and images of the vehicle suggested a fastback style which was partly inspired by the concept of the previous year's EXP 15.The Torcal prototype has also been spotted testing at the Nürburgring race track in Germany, and the exterior design was covered with camouflage.As per the report, spy images also revealed some aspects of the interiors that included red leather, black Alcantara, large curved screens, and physical control buttons.More details expected ahead of September debutAccording to Bentley, more information on the Torcal will be given in the coming weeks as it nears its official unveiling.This new EV marks Bentley’s first all-electric production car and will be part of the company’s portfolio in addition to Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur.More information on the new vehicle is likely to come to light in the coming days as the global debut of the Torcal is set for September 23rd.Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is the Bentley Torcal?The Bentley Torcal is the company's first fully electric production vehicle, which is scheduled to make its global debut on September 23.Q2. When will Bentley unveil the Torcal?Bentley has confirmed that the Torcal will be officially revealed in London on September 23.Q3. Why is Bentley's first EV called Torcal?As per Bentley, it takes inspiration from the name El Torcal de Antequera, a rock formation in Spain and also the Latin meaning for "torque."Q4. What has Bentley officially revealed about the Torcal so far?He has unveiled an official teaser image and confirmed the launch date for September 23, 2022, where he promises that his new creation will be making some "extraordinary benchmarks," while upholding the same levels of craft and performance that the company has been known for since its inception in 1919.Q5. What do the prototype sightings reveal about the Torcal?As per the report, prototype tests performed in the Arctic Circle and on the Nurburgring indicated a design similar to that of a fastback car with the influence of the EXP 15 concept, while spy pictures revealed red leather, black Alcantara, a big curved screen, and tactile controls within the vehicle cabin.end of article