Alpine is bringing back the A310 as a rakish, four-seat electric sports car.
It will be based on the same Alpine Performance Platform (APP) as the forthcoming electric A110 coupé, due in 2027, and is expected to serve in effect as a more practical alternative to the flagship two-seater, in a relationship mirroring that of the Porsche 718 Cayman and 911.
Design director Antony Villain added: “We want to do a 2+2 sports car, and of course some time in the past we had the A310, so we will bring together these two ideas as a first intention. Our work now is to frame the [APP] platform that we’re working on, and the final design will be finished in a year and a half.”
The decision to make the A310 a four-seater comes in line with Alpine’s transformative initiative to move away from being a niche manufacturer to becoming a key volume player on the world stage.
Alpine’s A310, a 2+2 electric sports car based on the A110, has been spotted testing and is set to launch in 2028, aiming to compete with Porsche and Lotus.
Alpine’s transition to electric vehicles is marked by the upcoming release of the all-electric A110 in 2026, following the introduction of the A290.
This new generation of the A110 will depart from the current design, adopting a more modern light signature and abandoning the iconic four-round headlights.
The electric A110 will feature vertical battery placement in the rear central position to maintain a low center of gravity and driving position, despite the inevitable weight increase from the batteries.
The vehicle is expected to deliver high performance with a single electric motor capable of producing approximately 450 horsepower. Additionally, a convertible version is planned to compete with the Porsche Boxster, potentially arriving in 2027.
This move aligns with Alpine’s commitment to an all-electric lineup, despite the automotive industry’s mixed responses to electrification
