This model boasts a dynamic fastback styling along with a triple motor configuration enhanced by torque vectoring technology, offering ample opportunity for thrilling drift experiences.
- Renault's Alpine has unveiled its inaugural dedicated electric car, the A390, equipped with a three-motor system that includes torque vectoring technology.
- The faster version delivers 463 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
- Alpine had planned to join the U.S. market in 2027, but this strategy seems postponed for now.
Alpine serves as Renault’s performance division, focusing solely on a enhanced variant of the Renault 5 known as the Alpine A220 at present. However, their upcoming model, the A390, holds even greater significance since it marks the brand’s initial electric vehicle conceived from scratch, aimed at attracting Porsche Macan EV purchasers, offering bold design and a performance to complement it.
It measures about five inches shorter and four inches lower compared to a Tesla Model Y, sitting somewhere between a crossover and a hatchback. This four-door vehicle features a liftback rear end and draws inspiration from various design elements. the A110 sports car It also indicates the direction in which the brand’s design language is evolving next.
It shares its AmpR Medium platform with vehicles such as the Renault Megane E-Tech or the Nissan Ariya However, it boasts a custom suspension system and more responsive steering. The vehicle includes hydraulic dampers that enhance both ride comfort and handling responsiveness. Featuring a 49/51 weight distribution, Alpine decided to fit it with four-wheel 365-millimeter discs paired with six-piston calipers at the front end for superior braking performance.
Up to 190 kilowatts of DC fast charging can provide an 15 to 80 percent charge in less than 25 minutes. Additionally, the car comes with an onboard charger that supports both vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions. In between these features, bidirectional charging With a capacity of 18.8 cubic feet (532 liters) in the trunk, this electric vehicle could indeed be quite suitable for camping trips, provided that the campsite isn’t located too far from well-maintained roads.
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The official prices haven't been announced yet, but it will probably be set to rival the Macan EV directly. the Maserati Grecale Folgore , what are its primary competitors? Alpine had earlier declared its intention to enter the U.S. market in 2027; however, it remains uncertain whether this plan is still active (likely not) due to the introduction of new import tariffs and the generally unfavorable stance toward electric vehicles under the Trump administration.
Alpine also mentioned plans to introduce bigger models tailored explicitly for the U.S. market; thus, it remains uncertain whether the A390, manufactured in France, would have been distributed in the United States regardless. The forthcoming model adds another layer of complexity to this situation. Electric substitute for the A110 The sports car was set to be sold in the United States, but if the brand decides it’s not financially viable to start selling vehicles in this market presently, Alpine will probably stay as an exclusively European brand.