Alpine A290 GTS: the electric sports car that wakes up the city
The Alpine A290 GTS reinvents the sporty city car with 220 hp, an assertive design and 100% electric driving pleasure.
With the A290 GTS, Alpine marks the brand's entry into the world of sporty electric city cars.
A direct successor to the Renault 5 E-Tech, it has been profoundly transformed by Alpine's engineers to offer driving sensations worthy of the brand's DNA.
Small in size, big in sensation: the A290 GTS combines dynamism, innovation and driving pleasure in a format designed for all everyday terrain.
Its goal is clear: to reinvent driving pleasure in the electric age.
A compact car that doesn't lack character
With its widened tracks, 19-inch wheels and rally-inspired design, the A290 GTS has a sporty character from the first glance.
On the road, its 220 hp engine and instant torque allow it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.
Thanks to a reworked chassis, precise steering and specific suspension, it offers dynamic handling that is particularly pleasant to drive.
An interior designed for driving pleasure
The interior combines sportiness and refinement with sports seats, specific finishes and details inspired by the Alpine universe.
The steering wheel incorporates an OV (Overtake) button to temporarily benefit from a boost in power.
Modern and versatile, the A290 GTS also offers five seats, a practical boot and the main everyday driving aids.
An electric sports car for everyday use
One of the main strengths of the A290 GTS is its ability to combine pleasure and practicality.
Its 52 kWh battery allows it to offer up to 380 kilometres of WLTP range, depending the conditions of use. A value perfectly suited for daily commutes as well as weekend getaways.
On longer trips, fast charging up to 100 kW makes it possible to recover a large part of the range in about thirty minutes.
Unlike some very powerful, but heavy and imposing electric sports cars, the A290 favours a more balanced approach. Alpine has sought to limit the weight and optimise the driving experience rather than multiplying the horsepower.
It is this philosophy that finally brings the A290 closer to the emblematic models of the brand.
| Performance | Battery | Miscellaneous |
| 0 to 100 kph : 6.4 s | Battery capacity: 52 kWh | Seats: 5 |
| Top speed: 170 km/h | Range: 380 km WLTP | Trunk: 326 L |
| Power: 220 hp | DC fast charging: up to 100 kW | Length : 3.99 m |
| Torque: 300 Nm | AC charging: 11 kW | CO² emissions: 0 g/km |
What you need to know
The A290 GTS has many qualities, but there are also some elements that are worth considering.
Its price, which is higher than that of a traditional electric city car, reflects its sporty and premium positioning.
The range remains suitable for everyday use, but, as with most electric sports vehicles, dynamic driving naturally leads to higher consumption.
Finally, despite the excellent work done by Alpine on driving sensations, some enthusiasts used to combustion engines will have to adapt to a different experience, quieter, but just as effective.
Conclusion
The Alpine A290 GTS demonstrates that an electric car can provide real emotions behind the wheel.
Compact, high-performance and designed for everyday use, it succeeds in transposing the Alpine spirit into a new format. Its dynamic handling, assertive design and its approach to driving pleasure make it one of the most interesting proposals in the compact sports electric segment.
With the A290 GTS, Alpine is not just looking to keep up with the electric transition: the brand shows that it is possible to retain its identity while entering a new era of mobility.
