The Alpine A290 adopts the “One Pedal” driving technique
This page is translated from the original post "L’Alpine A290 adopte la conduite « One Pedal »" in French.
- 15/10/2025 18:24
Alpine continues the transformation of its compact electric A290 by introducing this feature as standard equipment.
Designed to simplify drivers’ daily life, one-pedal driving, or One Pedal Driving, is now included as standard on all new Alpine A290 orders since October 13.
The principle is based on a simple but ingenious idea: combining acceleration and deceleration on a single pedal. When releasing the accelerator, the car automatically slows down thanks to energy recovery, coming to a stop without any need to use the brake pedal. This function, already appreciated on several electric models, is here specifically calibrated for the sporty and precise spirit of the A290.
A step to take with your foot
To activate it, the driver uses the RCH rotary selector located on the steering wheel. Once engaged, a “One Pedal” indicator appears on the digital display, confirming the function is active. It remains active in Drive mode and automatically deactivates when shifting to reverse or neutral, ensuring full control in all situations.
You might be interestedin this article:
Designed for city driving but faithful to Alpine’s dynamic DNA, this assistance not only improves comfort: it also optimizes the engine’s energy efficiency by maximizing regeneration during every deceleration phase. The result is a smoother, more efficient drive, without sacrificing the brand’s characteristic responsiveness.
This technology, developed by Ampere, is also deployed on the Renault 4 and is expected to soon be available on the R5 cousin. The Scénic E-Tech and the Mégane E-Tech Electric produced after March 2024 also benefit from this in addition to the steering wheel paddle regenerative braking. This higher level of regeneration offers several advantages, including a significant reduction in brake pad wear. Regarding potential improvements in range through more effective energy recovery, opinions vary. With optimal use of the system, it’s possible, but once drivers start overly relying on just the right pedal, they risk quickly exhausting the battery. Once again, everything comes down to control.
READ ALSO: At €65,000, the Alpine A390 eligible for the CEE rebate, but why?
We also suggestthese articles:
Also read
