Alpine A390: the electric fastback sports car that reinvents Dieppe

There was a time when the Alpine name above all evoked small blue berlinettes, light as feathers and formidable in the mountains. The Dieppe brand has come a long way since, never denying that spirit. Proof with the A390, an unclassifiable automotive object: a "sport fastback" with five seats, 100% electric, and above all the very first Alpine with all-wheel drive. A small revolution for a brand that made lightness and agility a religion.

Dieppe goes electric without denying its DNA

It's impossible to talk about the A390 without a word about its birthplace. The car is assembled in Dieppe, in the Jean Rédélé Alpine Manufacture — the same hall that sees the A110 born. A detail heavy with meaning: Alpine didn't entrust its new model to an anonymous factory, but inscribed it in the direct continuity of its history. And what a history: victory at the Monte-Carlo Rally as early as 1971 with the Berlinette A110, first world rally title in 1973, triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978 with the A442B, then a winning return in Formula 1™ and Endurance in the 2020s.

This racing heritage, the A390 claims it loud and clear. It reclaims the philosophy — the famous "lightness" dear to the house — and the visual codes, with its emblematic hues and its small French flag proudly placed on the rear pillar. A way of affirming that an electric Alpine remains, above all, an Alpine.

Three motors and four driven wheels: a major first

This is where the A390 really breaks new ground. Under the bodywork hides an unprecedented architecture with three electric motors: one at the front, two at the rear. This configuration enables all-wheel drive — a first for Alpine — but especially the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring, an active torque management system wheel by wheel that keeps the car precise and playful through the corners, like an A110.

Two versions are on the agenda. The A390 GT delivers 400 hp (295 kW) and 661 Nm, enough to dispatch 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Above that, the A390 GTS, expected in 2026, pushes the figures to 470 hp (345 kW), 824 Nm and 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Pure sports car numbers, delivered by an Alpine Sport chassis with hydraulic stops, six-piston calipers at the front and custom-developed Michelin tires. The weight distribution, near perfect (49/51), betrays an obsession with balance typical of the house.

89 kWh and 555 km: the sports car that knows how to travel

Where the A390 stands out from many sports cars is in its assumed versatility. Its 89 kWh battery gives it up to 555 km of WLTP range, and its fast-charging power reaches up to 190 kW in direct current — enough to recover the essentials during a coffee break. It also accepts bidirectional charging (V2G and V2L, to power your home or appliances), a heat pump, and an optional 22 kW charger.

Above all, the A390 remains a true five-seater with a generous trunk: from 532 liters to 1,643 liters with the backrest folded, with a double floor as an accessory. Towbar, roof bars, ski racks: the accessories list is that of an assumed family car. A sports car with which you truly go away for a weekend, skis or bikes on the roof — the A110 spirit, in everyday version.

A driver's cockpit, a music lover's lounge

On board, Alpine cares for the sporty atmosphere while beefing up the technology. The Feel@One cockpit places the driver at the controls with an exclusive steering wheel inspired by F1™, equipped with an Overtake button, Launch Control and driving mode selectors. The new Track mode and the Alpine Telemetrics app record lap times, lateral Gs and performance data to progress on track. Facing the driver, an entirely digital interface and a 12-inch central screen with integrated Google system.

Refinement is not forgotten: Alpine bucket seats signed by Sabelt® (with optional carbon shell), two-tone trim mixing Alcantara® and Nappa leather, customizable ambient lighting, and especially a 13-speaker Devialet® audio system to turn every journey into a concert hall. Sportiness, without sacrificing comfort.

Sculpted by the wind, designed to last

Style-wise, the A390 assumes an elongated fastback silhouette, "sculpted by the wind," with its front hood blade inherited from motorsport and its Alpine light signature at both front and rear. Six colors are on the catalog, from Alpine Vision Blue to Matte Thunder Gray, and the choice is between 20-inch Cristal or 21-inch Snowflake forged rims. The battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km, and the provision of driving aids is plethoric (32 safety systems, 360° camera, Matrix LED headlights).

With the A390, Alpine pulls off a neat trick: offering a desirable and versatile electric car without diluting an ounce of its sporting temperament. The Dieppe brand proves that you can electrify a legend without betraying it — on the contrary, by propelling it into a new chapter. Want to know more? Find all the brochures for the Alpine A390 to consult and download for free on Brochure Auto.