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

The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.

Tarun Mottlia

Via BBC News

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Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
Image: Image caption, The Torcal will be built on a brand-new production line in Cheshire

Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car after investing £350m to upgrade its factory in Cheshire.

The Torcal SUV will be built on a brand-new production line at the site, which has been the luxury carmaker's headquarters since 1946.

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the investment would "support 4,000 high-value local jobs in Crewe".

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade said the Torcal would strengthen automotive supply chains, as Bentley is supplied by more than 700 businesses…

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