Alpine, Renault’s sporty subsidiary, has unveiled its second electric model and its first SUV: the A390. The five-seater fastback promises the same agility and performance as the A110 sports car, but adds daily practicality and a more high-end interior.
After A110 and A290 comes A390, Alpine’s first SUV has been teased for quite a while now, first with the appearance of the ‘beta’ concept car, and more recently with pictures of a nearly uncovered prototype during winter testing. Now, the electric fastback has been fully unveiled at an event at Alpine’s HQ in Dieppe, Normandy, in the presence of F1 driver Pierre Gasly and Alpine Ambassador Zinedine Zidane.
Mid-sized premium electric SUV coupe
With a length of 4,615 mm, a width of 1,885 mm, and a height of 1,532 mm, the Alpine A390 slots in the premium D-SUV segment, shared with models like the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Cupra Tavascan, and perhaps the slightly larger Tesla Model Y. The trunk has a capacity of 532 liters, further enhancing its practicality.
The A390 promises the same performance as the sports car that marked the renaissance of the Alpine brand, the A110, while being a daily-drivable five-seater family car. The performance is achieved through three electric motors, which deliver a combined power output of 400 to 470 hp, depending on the model variant.
Up to 470 hp and torque vectoring
That means a 0-100 kph sprint in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 kph for the top-spec GTS model. And thanks to the two electric motors on the rear axle, the A390 benefits from Alpine Active Torque Vectoring, which distributes the power between the rear wheels to maximize corner speeds and agility.
Power is provided by a newly developed 89 kWh battery featuring NMC chemistry and operating at 400 V. The battery was designed for Alpine by French specialist Verkor. The estimated WLTP range is 555 km with the smaller 20-inch wheels, or 520 km with 21-inch wheels. Charging from 15 to 80% takes 25 minutes thanks to a 190 kW DC fast charging capacity.
High-tech interior
On the inside, Alpine has kept it familiar, with the same steering wheel as the A290, including the F1-style ‘Charge’ and ‘Overtake’ buttons. The infotainment cluster shares the Android system known from other Renault models, such as the Austral and Scenic E-Tech.
Other features include Alpine Telemetrics, which not only displays driving and performance data but also offers coaching from Alpine’s test pilots and challenges to complete while driving. For audiophiles, Alpine has collaborated with French specialist Devialet on the A390’s sound system.
Made in France from the end of 2025
The Alpine A390 will be produced in the brand’s historic Dieppe site, while the motors come from Cléon. The battery cells are produced in Dunkirk and assembled into packs in Douai, making this an entirely ‘Made in France’ model. Pricing is not yet known, but Alpine has hinted at a range of €65,000 to €76,000 when the model launches at the end of 2025.
