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Alpine A290 electric vehicle launch in Japan

Overview

Alpine Japon has announced the upcoming release of the A290, the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) hot hatch, scheduled for November 19, 2026, in Japan.

The vehicle is designed to provide agile performance using a 52 kWh battery that produces 218 PS and 300 Nm of torque, offering an estimated driving range of 360 km. Technical features include an Alpine sports chassis, multi-link rear suspension, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The interior is driver-centric, incorporating elements from the Alpine A110, such as a D-shaped sports steering wheel. Digital capabilities include a 10-inch multimedia system known as ‘Alpine Portal’ which integrates Google services, and ‘Alpine Telemetrics’ for monitoring driving data.

Entities

Alpine Japon · Japan · Alpine A290 · Google · Renault

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Alpine announces A290 electric hot hatch launch in Japan

    Alpine Japon will launch the A290, its first electric hot hatch, in Japan on November 19, 2026, featuring 218ps and a 360km range.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Alpine to launch A290 electric hot hatch in Japan

    Alpine Japon will launch the A290, its first electric hot hatch, in Japan on November 19, featuring a 218 PS motor and 360 km range.

Sources

autocar.jp · car-l.co.jp · car.watch.impress.co.jp · carsmeet.jp · gqjapan.jp · jikayosha.jp · response.jp