The Alpine A390_β just snagged the L'Automobile Magazine Concept Award, proving that the French automaker knows how to mix performance, style, and cutting-edge tech better than a Michelin-star chef makes soufflés. This isn’t just about another sleek concept car winning an award—it’s about Alpine flexing its electric muscle in a world that’s still arguing about whether EVs can be fun.
Why The A390_β Won and Your Car Didn’t
Let’s be honest: the L’Automobile Magazine Concept Award doesn’t just go to any car with fancy headlights and a vague promise of revolutionizing the industry. The Alpine A390_β bagged this title because it’s bold, electric, and almost production-ready, making it less of a fantasy and more of a near-future reality. Unlike those concepts that disappear into oblivion after a few auto show appearances, this one is set to hit the streets in 2025—and it’s bringing some serious tech with it.
Key reasons why this Alpine won and your car (or that old Prius your neighbor swears by) didn’t:
- It actually runs—many concept cars are glorified PowerPoint slides on wheels.
- It looks like something Batman would drive if he moved to Monaco.
- It has three electric motors instead of the usual one or two, because why not?
- It doesn’t pretend to be a spaceship but might handle like one.
A Design That Says ‘Future,’ but Without the Sci-Fi Nonsense
Many concept cars end up looking like they were designed by someone who binge-watched too much Star Trek. The Alpine A390_β, however, keeps things sleek, functional, and refreshingly realistic. The sharp mineral lines and snow-inspired interior aren’t just for show—they scream French engineering with a touch of mountain air (which sounds fancy, but in reality just means it looks really, really good).
The fastback silhouette isn’t just about making the car look good in Instagram photos—it helps with aerodynamics, efficiency, and making sure it doesn’t handle like a bathtub on wheels. Meanwhile, the interior follows the “less is more” philosophy, avoiding the cluttered spaceship look in favor of something that actually makes sense for driving.
Performance: This Thing Can Probably Outrun Your Wi-Fi Connection
Under the hood (or wherever they hide motors in EVs), the A390_β packs a three-motor powertrain that would make any car enthusiast drool. Most EVs settle for two motors—one per axle—but Alpine decided that was too mainstream. Instead, they’ve gone with a tri-motor setup with Active Torque Vectoring, meaning this car distributes power like a chess master moves pieces—strategically and with the goal of absolute domination.
Here’s what makes this electric monster stand out:
- Three motors instead of one or two—because Alpine refuses to do ‘normal.’
- Active Torque Vectoring for sharper handling and better grip on twisty roads.
- Expected 0-60 mph time: ‘Faster than your morning coffee kicks in.’
- No fake engine sounds. Just raw, electrified speed.
The A390_β isn’t trying to be a hypercar, but it’s definitely aiming to be the sports fastback that makes other EVs nervous.
