Alpine A290 vs Tesla Model Y

Overview

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

Pricing

Specification Alpine A290 Tesla Model Y
Current Price $38,000 $47,990 – $48,990
MSRP $38,000 $48,990
Dealer Price $37,000 $47,990

Engine & Performance

Specification Alpine A290 Tesla Model Y
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 Economy

Specification Alpine A290 Tesla Model Y
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)

Ratings

Specification Alpine A290 Tesla Model Y
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

Verdict

Specification Alpine A290 Tesla Model Y
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...