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Alpine A290 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Lotus Eletre?

Alpine A290 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A290 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,534 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 190 km more than the Alpine A290.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 700 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 685 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is considerably lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 brings Alpine's racing-bred spirit to the road with taut handling, razor-sharp steering and a compact, cheeky silhouette that's impossible to ignore. It's a car for drivers who want pure fun rather than family practicality — a playful, stylish pocket rocket that makes every back road feel like a racetrack and hands out smiles with the key.

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Reviews Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Lotus
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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