Alpine A290 Knowledge Base

Specifications §

Battery & range:

• Battery: 52kWh usable
• WLTP range (GTS): 226 miles
• Real summer range: 180–210 miles
• Real winter range: 100–130 miles

Charging:

• Max DC fast charge: 100kW
• Max AC charge: 7kW (single phase only, not 22kW three phase)
• Home charge time (7kW): 3–4 hours (10–80%)

Power:

• GT: 180PS (130kW)
• GT Performance / GTS: 220PS (160kW)

Dimensions & practicality:

• Boot: Sufficient for weekend trips
• Rear legroom: "Really bad" - not a family car
• Isofix: Can fit baby seat behind driver if driver ≤5'6"

Wheels & tyres:

• Standard fitment: 19"
• Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (A290-specific variant)
• 18" wheels compatible (Rallye version, some A110 wheels)
• Wheel bolt torque: 125Nm
• Tyre pressure: 33–35psi recommended (not 2.6bar/36psi ECO spec)
• 5x114.3 PCD, ET30 offset

Paint codes:

• Alpine Vision Blue: RRR (A290 specific, different from A110's RQR)
• Deep Black: RPR
• Nival White: QNC
• Matte Tornado Grey: KNM

Charging curve §

• Peak: 100kW max (77–80kW typical in cold weather is "excellent")
• Slows significantly above 75% SoC
• Temperature dependent: 13kW at 2°C vs 66kW at 9°C
• Cold battery: charges VERY slowly initially
• Warm battery: 38–66kW at moderate temperatures

Real-world running costs §

Electricity:

• Overnight charge (20–80%): £1.50–£2.30
• 10–80%: Under £3
• Public fast (0–80%): c.£18
• Ionity with Mobilize pass: £18 (25–100%)
• 4,000 miles over 5 months: £185 total

Insurance: £200–300/year typical with NCB. Much cheaper than comparable ICE hot hatches.

Service & maintenance §

• Regular services can be done at Renault dealers (confirmed)
• Service plan: £9.99/month mentioned (may vary)
• Standard manufacturer warranty applies

Common consumables:

• Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (A290-specific variant)
• Wiper blades: Standard Renault fitment
• Cabin filter: Related to heater whistle issue

MY26+ changes summary §

• Full £3,750 grant (vs £1,500 on MY25)
• One-pedal driving feature (not retrofittable to MY25)
• White/black roof now no cost option
• Black now a £700 option
• APR: 4.9% (vs 2.9% on MY25)
• Finance c.£20/month increase
• GT Premium model discontinued
• Nappa leather and Devialet now only standard on GTS+