Alpine has announced it will cease accepting orders for its turbocharged sports coupe early in 2026, pivoting toward the electric successor of the iconic A110. Originally, the Dieppe-based brand partnered with Lotus in 2021 to co-develop a small electric performance car, but the collaboration ended in 2023 when Renault opted to continue development independently.
The upcoming electric A110 abandons the traditional 1.8-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, yet retains the sleek proportions of a mid-engine sports car. Alpine’s signature quad headlights have evolved from circular to hexagonal shapes, preserving the model’s distinctive aesthetic. The company’s previous electric foray came with the A110 E-ternity prototype in 2022, which weighed 3,037 pounds—significantly heavier than the combustion-engine version.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has emphasized that the production A110 EV will be lighter than internal combustion engine (ICE) rivals in its segment, although such competitors are increasingly scarce. Porsche is phasing out the 718 Boxster and Cayman this October, with electric replacements planned “in the medium term.” Meanwhile, BMW’s front-engined Z4 M40i is also slated for discontinuation next year.
De Meo admitted that investing heavily in a niche electric sports car like the A110 EV is “not rational,” but the project was approved regardless. To spread development costs, Alpine plans to use the bespoke EV platform for the upcoming A310—a larger, more practical model featuring rear seats.
Both Alpine’s new EVs and Porsche’s forthcoming electric sports cars will compete in a rarefied market segment that includes models like the MG Cyberster. Currently available only as a convertible, the Cyberster will soon launch a coupe variant with rear seats, aiming to reach the market before Alpine’s A310.
Alpine’s product lineup is set to expand with larger vehicles, at least one of which is expected to be offered in North America. As for the electric A110, a U.S. release remains hopeful, but the era for the gasoline A110 is closing, with production ending next year.