Alpine A290 2024

The A290’s steering wheel includes controls linked to Alpine’s motorsport image: an “Overtake” button and a “Recharge” rotary control. Its double-X lighting signature recalls the auxiliary lamps used on rally cars. Alpine also developed a driving sound called Alpine Drive Sound, created with Devialet and fitted to selected versions. The Première Édition adds a historical reference through its limited run of 1,955 cars, corresponding to the year Alpine was founded.

Series production of the Alpine A290 began in 2024 at Douai, within Renault Group’s French ElectriCity industrial network. The electric motor is built at the Cléon Megafactory. Alpine announced a limited run of 1,955 cars for the Première Édition, but the sources reviewed do not provide a total production figure for the complete A290 range or for a version identified as “Base.” The documented number should therefore be treated specifically as the allocation for that special series, not as an overall production total for the model.

Early road tests published in 2024 generally highlighted the balance between sporty handling and everyday comfort. WIRED praised the A290’s agility, suspension tuning and integrated technology, while criticizing its relatively high listed weight and the limited value of some onboard entertainment features. Car and Driver emphasized the rally-influenced styling, compact dimensions and front-wheel-drive layout, while describing the performance as adequate rather than extraordinary for an electric car. French automotive publications likewise noted the quality of the ride and the chassis’s playful character. Recurring reservations concerned rear-seat room and reduced real-world range during more energetic driving.