ALPINE A290_ β
Alpine A290_β flicks the electric car experience into expert mode. It propels our agile sports cars into a bold, battery-powered future while giving their familiar name a new lifestyle edge. Formula 1-inspired controls and the wildly exciting boost of its overtake button bring a taste of motorsport technology to the streets.
A290_β previews the first entrant in Alpine's dream garage, allying fully electrified power to a bold new look without forgetting the most important ingredient of all: excitement. This thrilling hot hatch previews a perfectly formed Alpine that will soon tackle city streets as deftly as its ancestors tackled curving rally stages, bringing the same liveliness to a new generation of drivers with busy lifestyles.
A290_β is born from racing. Its steering wheel takes influence from our Formula 1 car while its ‘feel at one’ philosophy brings three seats and a central driving position to blur the lines between road and race cars in an unforgettable fashion. Exclusive Michelin tyres, an aerodynamic rear spoiler and torque vectoring technology ensure its EV potency successfully meets the tarmac.
You won’t mistake A290_β for any other car. Its quad front lamps are pure Alpine, their enticing new Xs taking inspiration from rallying to indicate a rugged car that’s ready for an urban landscape.
A290_β allows two co-drivers along for the ride, each enjoying an exciting view of the driver at work in a unique central position. Anyone is upgraded to the role of race crew in this fiery new hot hatch.
Motorsport DNA flows through every surface of A290_ß, and nowhere is it more obvious than the steering wheel. It’s inspired by our Alpine A523 Formula 1 car, with an Overtake button for intense moments of electrified boost.
A dazzling matt colour scheme with lightweight carbon elements nods to the pure snow and minerals of the Alps. Blue and magenta LEDs set a sporty cockpit ambience while onlookers can watch the driver extract every drop of this car’s performance as A290_β’s curved windscreen sets a theatrical stage. A modern twist on classic exhaust tailpipes ensures the passion of enthusiasts lives on in this new era of electrification.
Exhilaration hasn’t been forgotten, with motorsport DNA flowing through every surface you touch. ‘Feel at one’ seating fast-tracks anyone to the role of racing driver while giving co-drivers a whole new level of involvement.
Torque vectoring sits beneath an aerodynamic body to ensure enthralling performance on the circuit and an intense smile on any driver’s face. This is a playful taste of a plugged-in future where thrills remain at the forefront.
Our electrified era is inclusive for enthusiasts of all ages. The Dream Garage caters for different desires while A290_β welcomes everyone into plugged-in performance with accompanying NFTs and enthralling appearances in future racing simulations that allow any passionate car fan to come along for the ride. We’ve made an EV ready for the physical and digital world.
Immerse yourself with Laurent Hurgon
Unraveling A290_β’s secrets with the test driver.