Electric car comparison

Alpine A290 Electric vs Citroën C-Zero

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Alpine A290 Electric

Current
Range
310 km*
Battery
52 kWh
DC charging
75 kW
0–100 km/h
7.4 s

Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats

B C

Reference model

Citroën C-Zero

Archive
Range
85 km*
Battery
14.5 kWh
DC charging
30 kW
0–100 km/h
15.9 s

Hatchback · RWD · 4 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Alpine A290 Electric

Leads
96 /100

Smart Score verdict

Alpine A290 Electric leads

42-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Citroën C-Zero

54 /100
Score categoryA · A290 ElectricB · C-Zero
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 27/100
Charging 25% weight 85/100 Leads 70/100
Efficiency 15% weight 100/100 Leads 98/100
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 47/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 Leads 66/100
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 Leads 0/100

Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Alpine A290 Electric B Reference model Citroën C-Zero
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 310 km Better 85 km
Useable battery 52 kWh 14.5 kWh
Efficiency 168 Wh/km Better 171 Wh/km
One-stop range 326 km Better 101 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW Better 3 kW
Typical DC charging power 75 kW Better 30 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 29.0 min 20.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 1 CHAdeMO
Plug & Charge Yes Better No
Battery preconditioning Yes Better No
Body & practicality
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 Better 4
Cargo volume 326 L Better 166 L
Curb weight 1,554 kg 1,140 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No No
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.4 s Better 15.9 s
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 500 kg Not available
Towbar approved Yes Better No
Heat pump Yes Better No
Battery chemistry NCM Not available
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) Yes Better No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) Yes Better No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) Yes Better No
Bidirectional charging Yes Better No
Availability
Current status Current Archive
Available from July 2024 April 2016
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 4 stars 4 stars
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Alpine A290 Electric B Citroën C-Zero
Country Germany From €38,700 Not listed
Country Netherlands From €36,600 Not listed
Country United Kingdom From £29,750 Not listed

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Alpine A290 Electric trims

2 versions
  • A290 Electric 180 hp

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    310 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • A290 Electric 220 hp

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    305 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
B

Model family

Citroën C-Zero trims

2 versions
  • C-Zero

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2020
    Range
    85 km*
    Battery
    14.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • C-Zero

    Archive
    Model years
    2011–2016
    Range
    85 km*
    Battery
    14.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

A290 Electric vs C-Zero — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Alpine A290 Electric or Citroën C-Zero?

Alpine A290 Electric has an estimated 310 km of mixed-condition range and Citroën C-Zero has 85 km. That gives Alpine A290 Electric a 225 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Alpine A290 Electric or Citroën C-Zero?

Alpine A290 Electric is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Citroën C-Zero at 30 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Alpine A290 Electric or Citroën C-Zero?

Alpine A290 Electric leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 42 points: 96/100 versus 54/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A290 Electric and Citroën C-Zero?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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