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Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe

UK · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

Bentley launches its first fully electric car, the Torcal, after a £350m investment in its Crewe factory.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerBentley invests £350m to upgrade its Crewe factory for electric vehicle production.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe launch of the Torcal EV increases demand for UK-based automotive suppliers and supports 4,000 jobs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs in the automotive supply chain see higher order volumes and must meet stricter EV standards to retain contracts.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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