A290 Electric 220 hp

The Alpine A290 Electric 220 hp is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £32,250. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, quicker than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 190 miles (305 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 19% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 38th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (170 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 52 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 75 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 199 miles (320 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £170 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for hatchbacks (£142 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2024 example is estimated at £15,300–£17,300 and a 2025 one at £18,400–£21,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 182 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.