Alpine A390 to bring next-level e-agility to UK in 2026
Alpine A390 to bring next-level e-agility to UK in 2026
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8 January 2026
The Alpine A390 features a one-of-a-kind three-motor architecture
It is the first Alpine with more than 400hp under the bonnet
Prices start from £61,390
Source: Alpine/Renault Group
Renault Group will be launching two electric vehicles (EVs) this year in the UK market, starting with the Alpine A390, an all-new electric fastback sports car.
The company said that the Alpine A390 features a one-of-a-kind three-motor architecture, one at the front to power the front axle and two at the rear. According to Renault Group, this is to enable all-wheel drive and opened the door to manage the two rear motors independently.
It is the first Alpine EV with more than 400hp under the bonnet and more than 800Nm of torque, which enables it to go from 0-100km/h in less than four seconds. It can also sprint 1,000 metres from a standing start in 22 seconds.
Prices start from £61,390, with ordering expected to open in early 2026, with first deliveries beginning in the Spring. Three versions will be available: The GT, the GTS and the Premier Edition.
As reported by Motor Trader, the A390 will have an 89kW high performance battery that will deliver up to 345 miles of range, and six body colours will be available to order, including Blanc Topaz, Noir Profond, Argent Mercure, Bleu Abysse, Bleu Alpine Vision, and Gris Tonnerre Matte.
There are also five driving modes that can be selected using a dedicated button on the steering wheel. These are Save, Normal, Sport, Personalised and a new Track mode. Depending on the driver’s choice for customisation, the steering, angle and speed, Renault said that Alpine Active Torque Vectoring distributes torque differently between the left and right wheels, emphasising agility, cornering dynamics or stability at high speeds.
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