Alpine confirmed that its next-generation A110 sportscar will launch as an electric model, but the company has not dismissed the possibility of adding a traditional engine later.
Company says the new A110 will start as electric
UK managing director Nicola Burnside said that the automaker is “fully committed to EV” while keeping options open for a combustion variant.
She explained that the vehicle’s architecture, named the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), can accommodate several power-train layouts.
The flexibility stems from a modular chassis built from extruded aluminium, which can host different battery packs and motor configurations.
Burnside added that the brand wants the next A110 to “be better” than the outgoing model, which she described as “brilliant”.
She noted that any return of older technology would have to surpass the electric version’s performance.
Primarily it’ll be RWD. “Everyone asks me if the platform can take multiple powertrains and whether we’re going to do a combustion car,” said Burnside, “and my answer is ‘everyone needs to try the electric one’.”
What the upcoming electric A110 looks like
Prototypes show a low-sitting cabin, achieved by placing battery modules both ahead of and behind the driver.
The design keeps the driver’s eye line close to the road rather than raised over a large floor-mounted pack.
Weight is expected to stay under 1,500 kg, a target that would make it unusually light for an electric sports car.
The aluminium frame supports a double-wishbone suspension, a setup usually found on performance-focused cars.
Engineers say the layout will primarily drive the rear wheels, with an optional smaller motor on the front axle for dual-motor versions.
Body-style options include a convertible and a 2+2 configuration, according to the development team.
Battery capacity details have not been released, but the split-pack approach aims to preserve the classic A110 silhouette.
One practical implication is that owners will feel seated “in” the car rather than perched on a heavy battery slab.
Because the chassis can host various configurations, the company could later integrate a gasoline engine without a major redesign.
Sales growth and market forces
Alpine’s global sales rose from roughly 4,500 units in 2024 to nearly 11,000 in 2025, and approached 14,000 by mid-2026.
About three-quarters of sales in 2025-26 were the A290 electric hatchback, highlighting a shift toward fully electric models.
The A110 contributed around 2,600 units last year, but production has since ended, reducing its share to roughly a third of that figure.
In the United Kingdom, Alpine delivered 2,694 cars by September 2026, a 193% increase over the previous year.
Nearly all of those were the A290, with only a small number of A110s and the larger A390 crossover.
The A390’s top-end GTS variant, rated at 470 bhp, is expected to take the lion’s share of A390 sales.
Motorsport influence and brand positioning
Alpine continues to invest in Formula One, which the company says provides a halo effect for its road cars.
Alpine is suddenly being talked about a lot more, according to Burnside, after a few years where the F1 team was not performing as well as desired.
Burnside expressed a vision of Alpine becoming the electric choice for traditional petrolheads, noting that the brand is not for everybody and is about finding those right people who appreciate it.
With the new electric A110 on the horizon, Alpine is poised to continue its growth and establish itself as a prominent player in the electric sports car market, staying true to its vision of appealing to people who love cars.