Our exclusive rendering shows how an all-electric Alpine A110 could look (Steve Fowler)
The car arm of Formula One team Alpine has set out an ambitious roadmap for its electric future – confirming plans for a new generation of performance EVs and a significant expansion of its global presence as part of the Renault Group’s broader strategy.
The French sports car brand says it is preparing to launch what it describes as the strongest and most innovative product range in its history, building on recent growth that saw Alpine exceed 10,000 annual registrations for the first time. Last year the company sold 10,970 cars worldwide as it broadened its lineup beyond the long-running A110 sports car.
A new all-electric replacement for the A110 is next to arrive and our exclusive rendering shows how it could look when it’s revealed later this year.
Today Alpine’s range includes three models: the A110 sports car, the A290 electric hot hatch and the A390 electric sport fastback. However, the company says that it’s just the beginning of a wider expansion plan aimed at strengthening its position as a premium sports brand in the electric era.
The last of the petrol-powered Alpine A110s are rolling out of the brand’s famous factory in Dieppe (Alpine)
Central to those plans is a brand-new electrical architecture known as the Alpine Performance Platform, or APP, set to be used on an all-electric replacement for the current petrol-powered A110. The platform is being developed specifically for electric sports cars and is designed to underpin several different body styles in the future, including coupe, spider and 2+2 models.
The platform has been engineered to maintain the lightweight feel and agility that have long been associated with Alpine sports cars. It uses an advanced aluminium architecture designed to balance low weight with structural rigidity, using bonded and riveted construction to help maintain strength while keeping mass to a minimum.
Battery technology will also play a key role in the platform’s design. Two battery packs are integrated into the architecture to maintain a 40:60 front-to-rear weight distribution, helping preserve the proportions and driving characteristics associated with the A110.
Alpine says the platform will use 800-volt cell-to-pack battery technology with high-energy density cells in a bid to combine strong performance with fast charging capability.
Power for the new A110 using the new platform will come from a new rear dual e-motor 3-in-1 e-axle designed to deliver high levels of torque and fast response. The system works alongside an SIC inverter to provide rapid control of the power delivery.
Alpine is also introducing new chassis technologies as part of the platform, including aluminium suspension systems and integrated braking and steering hardware. At the centre of the system sits the Alpine Dynamic Model electronic control unit, which manages everything from battery performance to braking, steering and active aerodynamics.
To enhance handling, the company has also developed Alpine Active Torque Vectoring. The system can vary torque between the left and right wheels every 10 milliseconds to maximise traction and dynamic performance.
The Alpine A290 – based on the Renault 5 – was Alpine’s first all-electric model (Steve Fowler)
The first car expected to use the platform will be the next-generation A110. Alpine has confirmed that the electric successor to its iconic sports car will continue to be built at the Dieppe factory in France, the historic home of the brand and the current production site for the A110 since its return in 2017.
“Our ambition is to become the leading French sports speciality brand in the world, offering the best driver’s cars of the EV era. We will do this by constantly embracing new technologies and bonding them with Alpine’s DNA.” explains Philippe Krief, chief executive officer of the Alpine brand.
“First, we are focusing on our growth goals with the Alpine A290 and the Alpine A390, allowing us to attract new customers.
“Then, just as today the Alpine A110 is the foundation of our brand, showcasing our commitment to deliver high-technology products, we will offer the first true EV sports car to the market. It will be true to Alpine’s DNA and outperform the best of today’s combustion sports cars, thanks to the Alpine Performance Platform.
“Beyond this, by remaining agile and flexible, Alpine will to be able to react in real time to market evolutions; our strategy is as adaptable as it is robust.”
The Alpine A390 is the French F1 team’s latest all-electric family model (Alpine)
Alongside the product expansion, Alpine is also continuing to grow its retail and brand experience network. The company currently operates 170 Alpine Stores across 25 markets, along with two Atelier Alpine concept locations and the La Piste Bleue experience centre.
The brand plans to expand those experiential locations further, with additional Atelier Alpine sites scheduled to open in Milan and London during 2026.
