Key Takeaways
- Electric Powertrain: 160 kW (220 HP) motor with 300 Nm of torque, 0–62 mph in 6.4 seconds, and a WLTP range of up to 380 km (236 miles).
- Strategic Collaboration: Alpine and Lacoste unveil the one-off A290 Rallye show car alongside a limited-edition capsule collection, with F1 driver Pierre Gasly and actor Pierre Niney starring in the short film "The Test."
- Commercial Lineup: The A290 range opens at €39,000 for the GT trim and peaks at €46,200 for the limited-run Premiere Edition, fully loaded.
Two Crocodiles, One Electric Car
Alpine and Lacoste have stopped circling the drain and made it official: a co-branding partnership (joint brand collaboration for shared market impact) built to generate noise. The tangible result is the Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye, a one-off, unrepeatable piece, paired with a limited-edition capsule collection. The short film "The Test" tells the story, casting Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly and actor Pierre Niney to put the car's dynamics on display with surgical wit.
The Machine Beneath the Skin
The technical foundation is the Alpine A290, the brand's first 100% electric sport compact, built on the Ampere Small platform (Renault Group's dedicated EV architecture). In its most aggressive configuration, it delivers 220 HP and 300 Nm, sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, and hits an electronically limited top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph). The 52 kWh usable battery covers up to 380 km WLTP, with 100 kW DC fast charging (direct current rapid charge) taking the pack from 15% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes. The chassis answers with multi-link suspension, 19-inch wheels wrapped in purpose-developed Michelin Pilot Sport 5S tires, and Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers (single-piece cast brake clamps). All of it compressed into 3.99 meters and just 1,479 kg.
The Pricing Leaves No Room for Debate
The A290 lineup opens at €39,000 with the 180 HP GT trim. At €42,200, the range splits into two distinct directions: the GT Premium, comfort-oriented with Nappa leather upholstery and a Devialet audio system (French high-fidelity speaker brand), and the GT Performance at 220 HP, track-focused and equipped with Alpine Telemetrics (real-time on-board performance data logging). Those who want it all pay €45,000 for the GTS. At the top sits the Premiere Edition, a limited-run, fully optioned flagship: €46,200, zero compromises.
