Electric Maiden Voyage for the Alpine A290 Rally
- Published on 10/11/2025 17:05
- Modified on 10/11/2025 17:11
For its grand competition debut, the Alpine A290 Rallye had a successful baptism of fire on the roads of Indre.
Last weekend, the Alpine A290 Rallye wrote a new page in the history of electric rallying. For the first time, ten examples of this 100% electric car lined up on a route identical to that of combustion engine vehicles, proving that innovation can combine with performance on real roads.
From the start, the A290 Rallye showed its potential. Melvin Rabilloud and Enzo Mahinc quickly established themselves as the drivers to watch. On wet and demanding roads, their steady pace allowed them to win the first special stage and maintain a comfortable lead until the finish. Their eighth place in the overall classification testifies to the car’s competitiveness, but also to the skill of its drivers facing a diverse field mixing young talents and experienced competitors.
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The vehicles had been meticulously prepared: delivered as early as Wednesday, they were tested on the La Châtre circuit to ensure optimal performance before the start. Chassis No. 001, entrusted to Philippe Janvier, symbolically illustrates the link between Alpine’s history and this new electric era.
The Alpine A290 Rallye Trophy, the first of its kind, also served as a testbed for the future championship, with a complete setup including technical support, charging solutions, and spare parts service, ensuring sporting fairness.
On the technical side, the A290 Rallye confirmed its qualities: agile chassis, precise braking, and solid reliability, with only two retirements due to off-road incidents. The car regularly ranked in the top ten of special stages, competing with Rally4s and proving that an electric vehicle can hold its own in a demanding environment.
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These promising beginnings suggest a bright future for the A290 Rallye. Beyond sporting success, the car demonstrates that electric mobility can merge with the tradition and rigor of rallying, opening new perspectives for open competitions and Alpine brand cups.
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This page is translated from the original post "Baptême du feu électrique pour l’Alpine A290 Rallye" in French.
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