Alpine is preparing to unveil its first high-riding model, the A390, on May 27. Positioned as a “sport fastback” rather than a traditional SUV, the A390 aims to combine performance and practicality in an electrified package.
A prototype, spotted undergoing winter testing in Lapland, offers a glimpse at its sleek design, featuring an aggressively sloped rear glass and a sedan-like decklid.
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Smaller than a Porsche Macan EV, the A390 is expected to compete with performance-oriented electric crossovers. The front-end design includes a distinctive aero “blade” element, reminiscent of the Polestar 3 and Dodge Charger Daytona EV.
While Alpine has not fully revealed the interior, the model will feature a steering wheel shared with the A290 hot hatch. The rest of the cabin is expected to differ, aligning with the A390’s more premium positioning.
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Built on the AmpR Medium platform, which also underpins the Nissan Ariya and Renault E-Tech models, the A390 will feature a tri-motor, all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring.
A dual-motor version of the Nissan Ariya produces 429 horsepower, and the addition of a third motor could push the A390’s output to around 644 horsepower—on par with the Porsche Macan Turbo. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) is projected at just over three seconds.
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Alpine has not confirmed battery specifications, but the A390 may use the Nissan Ariya’s 91-kWh battery pack, potentially offering an estimated range of 304 miles under EPA testing or 329 miles on the WLTP cycle.
As Alpine embarks on a global expansion, the A390 could enter the U.S. market in 2027, joining the upcoming A310 four-seat sports car and the next-generation A110, which will transition to an EV platform.
Gallery: Alpine A390
