Bentley reveals name for electric car ahead of 23 September debut

Bentley has confirmed it will offer a range of “more than 300 miles”. Bentley director of design Robin Page previously told Autocar the Torcal will not chase any outright range records. “We’re finding that there’s a sweet spot in terms of range. Our customers are basically telling us that 300-350 miles is that sweet spot. Beyond that, they’ll use the private jet,” he said.

Underneath, the Torcal will be closely related to the Porsche Cayenne Electric, mirroring the relationship between the Bentayga and petrol-powered Cayenne.

Based on the same PPE electric architecture as its German cousin, the Bentley is set to take its power from a 113kWh battery capable of charging at up to 390kW, which in the Porsche allows for a 10-80% top-up in fewer than 16 minutes. Like the Porsche, the Bentley is expected to be dual-motor as standard, but Bentley has not yet indicated whether it plans to match the heady output of the flagship Cayenne Turbo, which has 1140bhp and 1106lb ft. The 657bhp of the mid-rung Cayenne S would seem more in keeping with the Torcal’s refined remit.

Bentley has still to preview the cabin of its new model, but recent spy shots reveal it will feature the same curved central touchscreen as the Cayenne, portrait-oriented and split into two sections: infotainment at the top and climate control settings below. However, while this will be the largest screen yet fitted in a Bentley at 14.25in – it is unlikely to herald an all-out focus on digital controls.