Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp
Expected from December 2024
£36,000 *Price from
52.0 kWhUseable Battery
185 mi *Real Range
281 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
Specifications with an * are estimates.Price from * £36,000
| Availability | Available for pre-order |
| Available to order from * | December 2024 |
| Available to order until | - |
Lease (BCH) from * £400 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge * | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 130 - 280 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 185 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 130 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 155 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 280 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 170 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 215 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 106 mph |
| Electric Range * | 185 mi |
| Total Power | 160 kW (215 hp) |
| Total Torque | 221 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity * | 55.0 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | 184 |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | 8 years |
| Warranty Mileage | No Data |
| Useable Capacity | 52.0 kWh |
| Cathode Material | NCM |
| Pack Configuration | 92s2p |
| Nominal Voltage | No Data |
| Form Factor | No Data |
| Name / Reference | No Data |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->185 mi) † | 5h45m |
| Charge Speed † | 33 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 100 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 70 kW DC |
| Charge Time (18->148 mi) | 33 min |
| Charge Speed | 230 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | No Data |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | Announced |
| Supported Protocol | - |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | Yes |
| Max. Output Power | 3.7 kW AC |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | 1 x Type 2 (Adapter) |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | Announced |
| Max. Output Power | 11 kW AC |
| V2H via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | Announced |
| Max. Output Power | 11 kW AC |
| V2G via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 185 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 281 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 144 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 226 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 266 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 230 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 152 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 176 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 186 - 400 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 281 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 400 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 335 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 186 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 306 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 242 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 3997 mm |
| Width | 1823 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2020 mm |
| Height | 1512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2534 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 1579 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 1950 kg |
| Max. Payload | 446 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 326 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | No Data |
| Roof Load | 0 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 500 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 500 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 3 seats |
| Turning Circle | 10.3 m |
| Platform | AMPR SMALL |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Car Body | Hatchback |
| Segment | B |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from * | £35,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £719 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £12 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £24 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £27 pcm |
Financial Year 2025-26
| BIK Tax Rate | 3% |
| P11D Value from * | £35,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £1,078 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £18 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £36 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £40 pcm |
Financial Year 2026-27
| BIK Tax Rate | 4% |
| P11D Value from * | £35,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £1,438 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £24 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £48 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £54 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 26h45m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 16h45m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 8h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 5h45m | 32 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 5h45m | 32 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 40 kW † | 57 min | 130 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 70 kW † | 33 min | 230 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 100 kW † | 70 kW † | 33 min | 230 mph |
| This vehicle supports Plug & Charge |
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† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
Alpine Claimed Specifications
The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.
- Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
- Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
- Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
- Time: time needed for charging session
| Alpine Claimed Specifications |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kW | 15 % | 80 % | 31 min |
All about the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp
Pricing
The Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp has an estimated On The Road Price (OTR) of £36,000. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp is 160 kW (215 hp). The maximum torque is 221 lb-ft. The Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.4 seconds. The top speed is 106 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp has an estimated total capacity of 55 kWh. The usable capacity is 52 kWh. An estimated range of about 185 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 130 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 280 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 8 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 22 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 26 hours 45 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 100 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 70 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 125 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp is about 281 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 144 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 400 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 186 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Alpine
The link below will open the page of the A290 on the official Alpine site.