Alpine has unveiled the first drivable prototype of its next-generation all-electric A110 sports car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the public debut of the future flagship model.
The prototype, known as the A110 Future, represents the next stage in Alpine’s transition from internal combustion engines to battery-electric performance vehicles. Production of the current petrol-powered A110 has concluded at the company’s Dieppe manufacturing facility, with development of its electric successor now underway.
Dedicated Performance EV Platform
The A110 Future is built on Alpine’s newly developed Alpine Performance Platform (APP), an architecture designed specifically for high-performance electric vehicles.
The modular platform is intended to support multiple body styles and powertrain configurations. The prototype displayed at Goodwood adopts a two-seat coupe design.
Power comes from two electric motors mounted on the rear axle. Alpine said each compact 3-in-1 drive unit combines a permanent magnet synchronous motor with an 800-volt silicon carbide inverter and is capable of operating at speeds of up to 21,500rpm.
The automaker has not disclosed output figures, acceleration performance or estimated driving range.
Dual-Battery Design
Unlike many electric vehicles that use a single battery pack beneath the floor, Alpine has developed a split battery layout.
Around 25% of the battery capacity is positioned at the front of the vehicle, with the remaining 75% mounted at the rear. According to Alpine, the configuration helps maintain the low seating position and roofline characteristic of the current A110 while supporting balanced weight distribution.
The battery system operates on an 800-volt electrical architecture and uses cell-to-pack technology integrated into a high-pressure die-cast aluminium structure that also contributes to chassis rigidity.
The prototype also incorporates a centralized battery management system and a 400-volt boost charging system, although the company did not provide additional technical specifications.
Development Continues
The electric A110 is equipped with Alpine Active Torque Vectoring 2.0 and Wheel Slip Torque Control, systems designed to optimize torque distribution and enhance stability during acceleration, braking and cornering.
Alpine said it has combined extensive digital simulations with physical testing throughout the vehicle’s development process to refine its engineering and driving dynamics.
The company has yet to announce a production timetable or market launch date for the next-generation A110, which executives have previously described as a cornerstone of Alpine’s long-term battery-electric performance vehicle strategy.
Source: EVMagz