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Alpine A390: Tri‑Motor Electric SUV Tested as Real‑World Range Trails WLTP

Alpine positions the A390 as a low‑volume, premium entry starting around €67,500 ahead of a spring launch.

Overview

  • An independent first drive reports unusually agile handling for a 2.1‑ton SUV, citing stiffer dampers, thicker springs and stabilizers, forged aluminum front control arms, and rear‑axle torque vectoring.
  • The GTS uses three 115 kW motors—one front EESM and two rear PSM—for a 345 kW system output, while the base version delivers 295 kW.
  • Tested consumption of about 25 kWh/100 km exceeds WLTP figures of 19.8–20.4 kWh/100 km, pointing to a practical range a little over 300 km versus stated maxima of 515–555 km.
  • Both trims share an 89 kWh battery; DC charging peaks at 190 kW on the GTS and 150 kW on the base, with 11 kW AC standard and 22 kW optional.
  • Performance claims include 0–100 km/h in about 4.8 seconds for the base and roughly 3.8–3.9 seconds for the GTS, on the AmpR‑Medium platform shared with Renault and Nissan models.