Alpine’s all-new coupe will be electric but don’t panic: a 1450kg weight, 500bhp and cutting-edge tech should make it great, according to Alpine A110 boss Philippe Krief and Renault Group’s leader Luca de Meo. The French sports car manufacturer has confirmed that its upcoming electric successor to the beloved A110 will preserve the lightweight philosophy that made the original an icon, despite transitioning to battery power.
The electric coupe will ride on a dedicated sports car platform, has a target weight of 1,450kg (close to a Cayman GT4 RS’s), should travel more than 350 miles on a charge, and packs two in-wheel motors that generate “more than enough power – I can guarantee [it],” vows ex-Ferrari director of engineering Krief.
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- 🔗 EU General Safety Regulation – European Commission GSR2 Implementation
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The Heart of Alpine’s Electric Revolution
De Meo’s vision is to create France’s answer to Porsche. “[The A110] is our iconic product, the Porsche 911 of Alpine,” he says. The transformation from petrol to electric represents more than just a powertrain change – it’s Alpine’s commitment to maintaining the essence that made the A110 special while embracing sustainable performance.
Technical Specifications and Innovation
The A110 will be the first model on the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), and is set to be unveiled at the Paris motor show in October 2026. This dedicated electric sports car architecture will underpin multiple future Alpine models, creating economies of scale while maintaining performance focus.
Revolutionary In-Wheel Motor Technology
The A110 will finesse the in-wheel motor technology powering the Frankenstein’s monster version of the Renault 5, the Turbo 3E. This innovative approach eliminates traditional drivetrain components, reducing weight and improving torque vectoring capabilities.
Regulatory Challenges Drive Innovation
The rules come from the new European regulations, the GSR2 (General Safety Regulation 2), which Krief confirmed that the current A110 will end production in 2026, when a small-series exemption for GSR2 regulations ends. These safety regulations have forced Alpine to transition to electric power while maintaining performance credentials.
Performance and Weight Targets
| Specification | Alpine A110 Electric | Current A110 | Porsche 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1,450kg | 1,103kg | 1,425kg |
| Power | 500bhp+ | 296bhp | 345bhp |
| Range | 350+ miles | N/A | N/A |
| Motors | 2 rear + 1 front | 1.8L Turbo | 2.5L Flat-4 |
| Launch | 2026 | 2017 | 2016 |
Market Strategy and Future Plans
Alpine’s assault on the U.S. market will include an electric successor to the A110 sports car. The brand plans to expand globally, with the goal of having 50 percent of Alpine sales occur outside Europe by 2030.
Platform Modularity and Model Range
“Irrationally, we decided to invest in a very modular sports car platform that will underpin the next-generation A110,” explains de Meo. “The APP is the core of [Alpine]. The priority is to take that platform and develop three or four models, then we’ll see what happens.”
Design Philosophy and Heritage
According to what De Meo and other company executives clarified during the interview, the new sports car will be based on a dedicated and entirely new platform, designed from scratch by French engineers, and will be – in the words of the director to Autocar – “lighter than a comparable car with a combustion engine, but without compromising on performance”.
The electric A110 will maintain visual continuity with its predecessor, ensuring instant recognition while incorporating aerodynamic improvements necessary for electric efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the Alpine A110 Electric be available?
A: The new car is due next year with production starting in 2026.
Q: How will the weight compare to current sports cars?
A: Target weight of 1,450kg (close to a Cayman GT4 RS’s), remarkably light for an electric vehicle.
Q: Will it be available in the United States?
A: The A110 EV should arrive starting in 2026 and will face off against the upcoming Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster EVs.
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