Alpine is preparing to unveil the first 100% electric sports car, the A290, a model that will be presented on June 13th during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The hot-hatch version of the Renault 5 electric paves the way for a complete range of 100% electric models that reinforce Alpine’s ambition for growth and development.
Remember that the Alpine A290 is the first model in the French brand’s «Dream Garage,» which promises to combine the power of the 100% electric vehicle with a bold new look.
Little is known about the new Alpine model, however, in the recently conducted winter tests, the French brand used a prototype that is close to the production version, measuring 3.90 meters in length, 1.82 meters in width, 1.52 meters in height, and with a wheelbase of 2.53 meters. The Dieppe house also confirmed that the new A290 is equipped with a sport steering wheel covered in Nappa leather and that the 100% electric model is equipped with driving modes inspired by Formula 1: OV (overtaking), RCH (recharge), and Drive.
