Alpine A110 Electric: Lightness, Performance, and Ambition

Alpine is set to launch seven new models by 2030, including a 100% electric version of its legendary A110.

A significant challenge for Alpine, a brand known for its ultra-light sports cars, as electrification often means adding weight, largely due to batteries. The example of the new A390 SUV, weighing in at 2.1 tons, illustrates this point. However, according to Philippe Krief, CEO of Alpine, the future A110 will not sacrifice weight or driving pleasure. The announced target is 1.45 tons, which is less than a Porsche Boxster or even a Ferrari 488 Pista.

To achieve this weight, Alpine relies on high energy density batteries, integrated components, including the famous wheel motors from the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and a gram-saving approach for each element. This is not easy, Krief admits, but he insists that there is no question of sacrificing range. The target model promises around 600 km, thanks to an 800-volt architecture, allowing for rapid charging from 10 to 80% in under 20 minutes.

Alpine plays with electric architecture

The layout of the batteries remains a secret, but not all of them will be placed under the floor to avoid raising the vehicle’s height. While most of the components will be positioned low to optimize the center of gravity, it is likely that some will be located behind the seats or distributed around the cabin to ensure optimal weight distribution.

On the dynamics front, Alpine reassures: no compromises on road behavior. Alpine will compensate for the inertia of the batteries with intelligent torque vectoring, ultra-responsive steering, and precise chassis management, to restore a feeling of lightness.

While some competitors like Porsche or Lotus are hesitating on electrification, Alpine remains confident. “We are not selling electric cars; we are selling passionate, exclusive cars,” states Krief.

And what if the market doesn’t follow? There are whispers that the platform of the Alpine A110 was designed to accommodate an internal combustion engine. This is a rumor that shouldn’t be taken too seriously, heard with every launch of a native electric car. Alpine has chosen to look straight to the future, so no backward steps are expected. The next stage for the beauty with the arrow A in Paris. The future electric berlinette, in the A110_β version, will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 2026.

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