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Alpine A390

Alpine A390 features three electric motors

The all-new Alpine A390 five-door, five-seat sport fastback features a set of three electric motors (one at the front, two at the rear) that form an AWD system (a first for Alpine) and enable the development of the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which enhances dynamism, safety and agility.

Measuring 4,615mm in length, with a boot capacity of 532 litres, Alpine says that the driving experience of the C-segment A390 has been prioritised over pure performance. 

The A390 is the second model in Alpine’s Dream Garage, following the A290 and preceding the future A110, which will also be 100% electric.

The Alpine A390 features an original architecture with three motors, providing all-wheel drive, and is available in two versions with two different power outputs. The GT develops 400hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 mph in 4.8 seconds, with a 124mph top speed. The GTS develops 470hp and up to 808Nm of maximum torque and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 136mph.

The 89kWh battery capacity offers a range of up to 344 miles (WLTP cycle, subject to approval) with 20-inch wheels. A heat pump is standard on all trim levels, optimising interior temperature and preserving range.

DC fast charging can reach 190kW, but more important than peak power is the ability to maintain high charging power for long periods, which requires intelligent charging management. The A390’s average charging power allows it to recharge in less than 20 minutes, to recover 2 hours of motorway driving, and go from 15% to 80% charge in less than 25 minutes.

The 11 kW on-board charger (22 kW optional) includes a V2L-compatible bi-directional charging function with an optional adapter for charging an electric bike, for example, and V2G (vehicle-to-grid) for savings on home charging with the Mobilize Power service.

Aerodynamic features include the sculpted bonnet blade, rear skirt, rear spoiler, 17° roof angle, rear wheel ‘flaps’, guided air passages at the wheels, and an 8° angle for the diffuser, inspired by the Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes. 

Six body colours are available: Noir Profond, Bleu Abysse, Bleu Alpine Vision, Argent Mercure, Blanc Topaze and Gris tonnerre mat (Atelier 2025).

The cockpit features 12.3-inch and 12-inch high-definition screens facing the driver and physical climate controls. The heated sport steering wheel has integrated controls for the driving modes, driver assistance, telephone, voice assistant and instrument panel display modes. Two specific coloured aluminium buttons, inspired by the world of Formula 1, control the regeneration level (blue RCH rotary knob for Recharge) up to One Pedal mode and the boost available for overtaking and launch control (red OV button for Overtake). There is a specific switchgear for audio controls. The high centre console, inspired by the iconic design of the A110, incorporates the characteristic Alpine RND transmission controls.

The My Safety button beside the steering wheel allows the driver to select their ADAS settings with a single touch, choosing whether to activate or deactivate them, their level of intervention and the presence of audible alerts. 

All tyres fitted to the Alpine A390 are co-developed with Michelin to offer the best possible grip and range.

The 20-inch Michelin Pilot Sport EV (GT version: 245/45 R 20) is a sporty summer tyre with optimised energy efficiency, combining grip, durability and range.

The 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (GTS version: 245/40 ZR 21) is the sportiest summer tyre, designed to harness the A390’s full performance potential on both dry and wet roads.

The 20-inch Michelin Cross Climate 3 Sport (245/45 R 20) is an all-season tyre offering high levels of grip in a wide range of conditions, particularly in cold, wet and snowy weather.

The Alpine A390 Première will go on sale in Q4 2025.