The Alpine A290 GTS is a highly regarded vehicle, but its expensive price tag may deter some buyers. With a cost of £36,000, it is £6,000 more than the similarly performing Mini Cooper SE and close to the more spacious and powerful Abarth 600E.
Enter the A290 GT, the entry-level version of Alpine's compact performance EV, which bears a strong resemblance to its higher-end sibling, the A290 GTS.
Even with the UK's new EV grant applied, the GTS is not only a £36,000 option that measures in at under four metres long, it's also six grand pricier than the similarly brisk Mini Cooper SE.
The A290 GT aims to offer a more affordable alternative without sacrificing too much performance.
Author's summary: Alpine's entry-level A290 GT offers a cheaper option.