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Lotus Emeya vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (918 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (92600 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Alpine A390?

Lotus Emeya

Alpine A390

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alpine A390 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Lotus Emeya costs 92600 £. That’s a price difference of around 34705 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the : with per 100 km, it’s more efficient than the with . That’s a difference of about .

As for range, the Lotus Emeya performs minimal better – achieving up to 580 km, about 25 km more than the Alpine A390.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya has a significantly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 448 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emeya performs a bit better – reaching 256 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Emeya pulls to a small extent stronger with 985 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 161 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Alpine A390 is evident lighter – 2121 kg compared to 2555 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers minimal more room – 532 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs slightly better – up to 1643 L, which is about 255 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lotus Emeya shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £92,600
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Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Lotus Emeya
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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Alpine A390

The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92600 - 138000 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
98.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2555 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
5139 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
2005 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1388 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Alpine

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What drive types are available for the Lotus Emeya?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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