Alpine A290
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Alpine A290: The Electric Hot Hatch
The Alpine A290 is Alpine's first all-electric production model, a hot hatch built on the Renault 5 E-Tech platform with Alpine-specific tuning.
Launched in 2024, the Alpine A290 marks a major shift for the brand as its first fully electric road car. It is built on the same platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech, but Alpine reworks the exterior styling, interior details, and chassis tuning to give the A290 a sportier character distinct from its Renault sibling.
True to Alpine's performance roots, the A290 lineup includes a hot-hatch focused GTS version, with sharper steering response, tighter suspension tuning, and stronger motor output than the standard model, aimed at buyers who want genuine driving engagement from an electric hatchback.
The A290 represents Alpine's broader push into electrification under Renault, running alongside the brand's continued involvement in Formula 1 as Alpine works to translate its racing pedigree and lightweight engineering philosophy into the EV era.
Frequently asked questions about Alpine A290
What platform is the Alpine A290 built on?
The Alpine A290 is built on the same platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech, with Alpine-specific styling and chassis tuning.