Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
Summary
Bentley has introduced its first fully electric car, the Torcal SUV, which will be made at its upgraded factory in Cheshire. The new model has a long battery range and fast charging features, while Bentley invested £350 million to build a new production line for it.Key Facts
- Bentley spent £350 million to update its factory in Cheshire for electric car production.
- The Torcal SUV is Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle.
- The car has a 113kWh battery that can travel up to 375 miles (600km) on a single charge.
- It can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes with a 400kW charger.
- The Torcal S model reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and can go up to 162 mph.
- Bentley’s factory has used new technology like autonomous guided vehicles to move cars in production.
- The investment supports about 4,000 jobs in Crewe and benefits supply chains with over 700 suppliers.
- The UK government is pushing for electric vehicles, planning to stop sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
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