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Alpine A390: a new kind of electric performance

The Alpine A390 is not just the second model in Alpine’s electric Dream Garage, it’s the moment Alpine proves that electrification doesn’t have to mean the loss of emotion, feedback or pure driving pleasure.

This is a five-seat sport fastback with the soul of an A110, but with more space, everyday usability and an electric powertrain that isn’t just about numbers, it’s about feeling. Or as Alpine puts it: “A race car in a tailored suit.”

Design: sportiness before you even step inside

From a distance, the Alpine signature is unmistakable. The visor-style rear window, compact glasshouse and muscular shoulders clearly echo the A110, now translated into a more practical and modern silhouette.

Up close, the details define the A390:

• A Cosmic Dust light signature at the front, made up of illuminated triangular elements

• Clean, sculpted sides with flush door handles and subtle Alpine branding

• A full-width rear light bar with fragmented triangular graphics

Aerodynamics play a key role as well. Elements like the diffuser, air guides and subtle rear spoiler are all designed to improve efficiency without compromising the design.

Interior: a sporty cocoon for everyday use

Inside, the A390 feels focused without becoming overwhelming. The layout is clearly driver-oriented, with all key information and controls within easy reach.

Highlights include:

• A digital cockpit setup combining a driver display and central touchscreen

• A performance-focused steering wheel, integrating regeneration controls and an overtake boost function

• High-quality materials with Alpine’s signature blue tones and refined detailing

Despite its sporty nature, practicality hasn’t been overlooked. The A390 remains a true five-seater with a generous boot, making it usable on a daily basis.

Performance and technology: more than just numbers

What sets the A390 apart is its tri-motor setup: one motor at the front and two at the rear, enabling all-wheel drive and precise torque distribution.

This translates into:

• Strong performance, with up to 470 hp and 0–100 km/h in under 4 seconds

• A sense of lightness and agility, despite the inherent weight of an EV

• Consistent performance, even under repeated acceleration or demanding use

The platform has been carefully engineered to deliver a true Alpine driving feel, with a low centre of gravity, direct steering and a chassis tuned for both precision and comfort.

Electric, but still emotional

Alpine clearly understands that performance is about more than numbers. The A390 is designed to feel alive.

Key elements that contribute to this:

• Multiple driving modes, adapting the car’s character

• A dedicated OV (Overtake) boost function for short bursts of extra power

• A carefully developed sound experience, adding feedback and immersion

The battery and charging system are competitive, but more importantly, they are designed for consistency and usability, not just peak figures.

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The Alpine A390 is one of the few electric cars that doesn’t try to impress purely on numbers. Instead, it focuses on delivering a meaningful driving experience. It communicates. It reacts. It invites you to drive.

For those who love the spirit of the A110 but need more space and usability, this is a compelling evolution. Electric but with a soul that still feels remarkably mechanical.