Alpine A290 vs Tesla Model Y
Alpine A290
$38,000
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Alpine A290 vs Tesla Model Y. Alpine A290 offers the strongest value on price. Tesla Model Y leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Tesla Model Y
Best Value
Alpine A290
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Alpine A290
$38,000
Rating: 4.6/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Alpine A290 |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpine | Tesla |
| Model | A290 | Model Y |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | Hot Hatchback | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $38,000 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $38,000 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $37,000 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Single Front-Mounted Electric Motor | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 177 hp (GT) / 218 hp (GTS / Performance) | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) / 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 seconds (0-62 mph for 218 hp variant) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 105 mph (170 km/h) | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | N/A - Fully Electric | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | Up to 236 miles (380 km) WLTP | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 52 kWh | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | 100 kW DC Fast Charging | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Exceptional cornering agility and bespoke chassis tuning; Engaging Overtake (OV) boost steering wheel function; Distinct... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Front-wheel drive limits extreme power down-put compared to AWD setups; Rear passenger legroom is compact due to hatchba... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
