Born to Thrill: Alpine A290 Claims ‘Best Electric Hot Hatch’ Crown

The electric revolution has officially been injected with Alpine’s racing DNA. The spectacular Alpine A290 has stormed the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards, taking home the coveted title of ‘Best Electric Hot Hatch’ and securing a phenomenal sixth place overall among the UK’s leading electrified cars. The victory proves what performance enthusiasts have been hoping for: switching to electric doesn't mean leaving driving excitement behind.

Re-engineering the Hot Hatch for a New Era

Built on a shared platform but completely re-imagined by Alpine’s world-class engineers, the A290 features bespoke bodywork, a tuned chassis, and a driver-focused cockpit. As EcoCar Magazine Editor Ian Robertson highlighted, the A290 counters the myth that EVs are dull. It offers serious kerb appeal and dynamics sharp enough to satisfy traditional hot hatch enthusiasts, while remaining perfectly comfortable for daily life.

Behind the wheel, the A290 is shaped around agility, precision, and pure response rather than just outright numbers. Packed with up to 220hp and 300Nm of torque, it launches from 0-62mph in just 6.4 seconds. Track-bred technology like multilink rear suspension, specialist Michelin tyres, and Alpine Telemetrics put you right at the centre of the action. Best of all, a smart five-door layout and a 326-litre boot mean you get all this performance without sacrificing everyday practicality.

A Powerful Endorsement

The A290 is available in three high-spec versions, GT+, GT Performance+, and GTS+, with accessible prices including the £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

Nic Burnside, Brand Director for Alpine UK, noted that this incredible award proves electrification can actually intensify the qualities that define the brand: agility, precision, and driving pleasure. The A290 successfully brings a legendary racing spirit into a new electric era.

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