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Bentley’s First Electric Car Is Keeping One Very Old Tradition Alive

Podcast: Autoblog News
Published: Jul 28, 2026
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Summary

Amid softening demand for electric vehicles, particularly in the ultra-luxury segment, Bentley has been late to the EV game. More than halfway through the decade, the British marque has only teased its first-ever EV, the Torcal, after pushing its all-electric target from 2030 to 2035. Thanks to a ...