Alpine’s upcoming A290 electric hot-hatch has been pushed to its limits in the cold temperatures of Sweden during recent tests.
Showcased wearing light camouflage, the new A290 – which will be fully unveiled in June – is undergoing the final stages of testing to allow engineers to fine-tune the driving characteristics of the new electric hatchback.
Philippe Krief, Alpine CEO, said: “Our A290, the future compact B-segment electric sports car is currently being tested in the extreme and demanding conditions of Sweden’s Lapland. The target of this important stage is to confirm the direction we have taken with handling and agility, which is part of our DNA on low grip conditions.
The A290 has been photographed wearing Alpine’s ‘A-Arrow’ logo on its roof alongside the French firm’s standout blue exterior shade. Based on the upcoming Renault 5 electric vehicle, the A290 will be significantly upgraded over the car it shares a platform with. This means more powerful brakes and retuned steering. While the A290 Beta, which previewed the production version in concept form, featured a three-seater cockpit, it’s likely that the version which hits the public road will have a more conventional interior setup when it arrives in June.
