Soon a MG Cyberster at €61,990 to take down the Alpine A110?

In its commercial battle against Alpine, MG will launch a more affordable version of its electric roadster Cyberster in 2025.

Everything must be considered before knowing the product. Thus, the arrival of the electric roadster MG Cyberster in Europe will raise eyebrows among established market leaders. We obviously think of the upcoming Porsche Boxster electric, delayed for months to present a perfect version and to give time for the SUV Macan to launch its career. But we also think of Alpine, which will become 100% electric and will thus find itself in direct competition with MG. And that’s where things get tough for the French manufacturer.

True, the Cyberster in its first and only configuration starts at €67,990, but it’s exempt from any ecological penalty. Its features are not bad either: all-wheel drive, 20-inch wheels, 510 horsepower, 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, and up to 443 km of range thanks to its 77 kWh battery.

The Alpine and the weight of years?

On the contrary, the entry-level Alpine A110 “Esprit Originel” starts at €65,000 excluding ecological penalty. This penalty, with CO2 emissions measured at 153 g per kilometer, amounts to €2,726, making the final price €67,726. It features a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 252 horsepower, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a range of 600 kilometers. A great performance explained largely by its weight of 1,185 kg, versus 1,950 kg for the MG Cyberster! It’s worth noting that the trunk of the French car is limited to 149 liters, compared to 250 liters for its rival, making it more practical for a weekend as a couple.

However, for every 100 km, the Alpine will require 7 liters of petrol at €1.90 per liter, translating to a full tank cost of €85, compared to €15 for the MG. Over time, the imbalance is significant. And to drive the point home, the Cyberster will soon arrive in France in an even more affordable version.

2-wheel drive and €61,990?

In the UK, the Cyberster Single is already available. Single for a single axle motor, specifically the rear wheels. This version is sold for £5,000 less than the Dual (two motor axles), roughly €6,000 less. If we follow the same logic in France, then the price could drop to €61,990, which would deal a fatal blow to the Alpine A110.

This entry-level Single version still boasts 340 horsepower, a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 5.0 seconds, and an increased range of 508 kilometers!

The dilemma may not last long, as Alpine plans to refresh its A110 in the coming months. Maybe it’s a good time to make a great deal before entering the 100% electric era. And you, which fun car would you choose now?

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