Alpine A390

The Alpine A390 marks Alpine’s second step in its plan to field four all-electric performance models by 2030, following the A290 hot hatch. Built in Dieppe, France on Renault’s AmpR Medium platform (shared underpinnings with the Megane E-Tech), the A390 is officially a “fastback” but functions as a five-seat, four-door, high-riding crossover — Alpine avoids the SUV label, though rivals like the Polestar 2, Kia EV6, and Porsche Macan Electric are its natural competitive set.

The basics

Two trims are offered. The Alpine A390 GT produces around 400 hp (295 kW) from a tri-motor setup — one wound-rotor synchronous motor up front, two permanent-magnet motors at the rear — with 0-62 mph in about 4.8 seconds. The range-topping GTS pushes output to roughly 470 hp (345 kW) and drops the 0-62 mph sprint to under 4 seconds, with a top speed near 138 mph versus 125 mph for the GT. Both draw from an 89 kWh battery, with the GT rated for about 345 miles of range and the GTS around 320 miles, reflecting the usual trade-off between power and efficiency. DC charging tops out at 150 kW on the GT and 190 kW on the GTS. UK pricing is expected to land around £60,000 for the GT and £70,000 for the GTS.

Design and character

Design is a strong point. The A390 borrows visual cues from across Alpine’s lineup — door panel details reminiscent of the A110, front lighting inspired by the Alpenglow concept, and aerodynamic touches (a sculpted hood blade, rear wheel air deflectors, a diffuser angle drawn from Le Mans prototypes) that are functional as well as stylistic. There’s even a small A110 silhouette hidden in the windscreen corner as an easter egg. Inside, the cabin leans upscale, with leather-look trim and supportive Sabelt seats.

On the road, reviewers who’ve driven the GTS describe genuinely quick, confidence-inspiring acceleration, aided by torque vectoring across the triple-motor layout and a steering-wheel-mounted overtake button that unlocks full power on demand. Alpine has also worked to differentiate the chassis from its Megane sibling — the track is widened and the suspension retuned for sharper handling, and in looser drive modes the rear end can be coaxed into a controlled, playful slide rather than feeling like a numb crossover. Track-oriented tech adds a further layer of appeal for enthusiasts: onboard telemetry can log lap data and sync to a phone app for post-drive analysis, aimed at owners who’ll actually take the car to track days.

Bottom line

The Alpine A390 is a capable, quick, and distinctively styled electric performance crossover that succeeds at making Alpine’s brand more accessible and practical, but it trades some of the sharper, more visceral character enthusiasts associate with the marque for everyday usability — and it enters a tough, well-populated segment at a premium price point.

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