Alpine A390 To Be Priced From £61,390 in the UK

All A390s feature an 89kWh capacity battery between the wheels, offering up to 345 miles of WLTP range, and peak DC charging inputs of 190kW. This returns a 15-80% in around 25 minutes, while a 15-100% charge with a home wallbox will require 11 hours and 14 minutes. Bidirectional AC charging capability at 11kW is standard, with 22kW charging an option - one worth ticking to future-proof the car as higher outputs for AC public chargers become more commonplace.

Elsewhere under the skin, the A390 makes use of specially developed passive suspension with hydraulic bump stops, and six-piston callipers gripping the 365mm front discs. The kerb weight stands at 2,121kg, and the weight distribution is 49:51% in favour of the rear axle. While the A390 is the largest model made by Alpine to date, its 2,708mm wheelbase is shorter than that of a Mercedes-Benz GLA, and its height of 1,525mm puts it at the lower end of the crossover category.

Ahead of the driver is a multifunction steering wheel with a toggle switch for adjusting energy recovery levels, a drive mode selector, and a red “OV” button for calling up maximum performance when on the move, or activating launch control when stationary. A 12.3” instrument cluster sits next to a 12” portrait infotainment display. The Google-based software offers EV-optimised navigation, and the Alpine Telemetrics feature that shows live vehicle data, and logs data on circuits. Unlike in the A290 hot hatch, cupholders can be found within the cabin.

Opening the range is the A390 GT, which delivers 395bhp and 479lb-ft (650Nm) of torque. It hits 62mph from rest in 4.8 seconds, and can reach a maximum speed of 124mph. The entry-level model is handsomely equipped as standard, with 20” wheels wearing specially developed Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres, LED matrix adaptive headlights, heated and electrically adjustable three-piece front seats, Alcantara and nappa leather upholstery, keyless entry, a 13-speaker Devaliet audio system, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 48-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, 360-degree cameras, blind spot monitoring, Alpine logo puddle lights, and much more. The GT will be priced from £61,390.

The A390 GTS turns up the performance with 464bhp and 608lb-ft (824Nm), dropping the 0-62mph time to 3.9 seconds, and raising the top speed to 136mph. The trade-off is a range penalty of 33 miles - partly down to the 21” wheels wearing grippy Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, but the model remains capable of up to 312 miles of WLTP driving range. Alongside the “Snowflake” rims, the GTS can be identified by its red-painted brake callipers. Two-piece Sabelt seats with massage functions, Alcantara headlining, an enhanced Devaliet surround-sound system, Alpine Telemetrics Expert software, and the Driving Pack are included as standard for the range-topper. Pricing for the A390 GTS starts from £69,390.

Available at launch is the A390 Premiere Edition, which sits in the middle of the range. Using the GT’s 394bhp powertrain, the limited-edition variant gains 20” matte black “Cristal” wheels, blue brake callipers, a black contrasting roof, a French flag on the C-pillar, and 22kW AC charging as standard. The two-piece Sabelt seats, and Driving Pack with active cruise control and hands-free parking are cherry-picked from the GTS’ spec list. Only 390 examples of the Premiere Edition will be built, each priced from £65,390.

The pricing puts the A390 above the limit for the UK government grant, but below its driver-focused rivals: the Porsche Macan GTS Electric, the Polestar 4 Performance, and the Kia EV6 GT. While the A390 is down on size and power compared to the competition, the brand is banking on dynamic appeal to set it apart. Order books will open in the coming weeks, with the first deliveries beginning in the spring of 2026.