Electric car comparison

Alpine A290 Electric vs Nissan Ariya

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 N

Reference model

Nissan Ariya

Current
Range
450 km*
Battery
87 kWh
DC charging
80 kW
0–100 km/h
7.6 s

SUV · FWD · 5 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

88 /100

Smart Score verdict

Effectively tied

The overall difference is under two points

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

B

Nissan Ariya

87 /100
Score categoryA · A290 ElectricB · Ariya
Range 25% weight 69/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 97/100 Leads 82/100
Efficiency 15% weight 100/100 Leads 87/100
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 97/100
Practicality 15% weight 79/100 100/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 Leads 40/100

Compared 13 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.

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Specification A Reference model Alpine A290 Electric B Reference model Nissan Ariya
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 310 km 450 km Better
Useable battery 52 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency 168 Wh/km Better 193 Wh/km
One-stop range 326 km 435 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 22 kW Better
Typical DC charging power 75 kW 80 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 29.0 min Better 46.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Better No
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style Hatchback SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 326 L 468 L Better
Curb weight 1,554 kg 2,121 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No Yes Better
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.4 s Better 7.6 s
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 500 kg 750 kg Better
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
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 Current
Available from July 2024 July 2022
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 4 stars 5 stars Better
*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 Nissan Ariya
Country Germany From €38,700 From €43,490
Country Netherlands From €36,600 From €42,690
Country United Kingdom From £29,750 From £33,500

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

Nissan Ariya trims

5 versions
  • Ariya 87kWh

    Current
    Model years
    2022–present
    Range
    450 km*
    Battery
    87 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh - 225 kW

    Current
    Model years
    2022–present
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    87 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh - 320 kW Nismo

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    385 km*
    Battery
    87 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Ariya 63kWh

    Current
    Model years
    2022–present
    Range
    335 km*
    Battery
    63 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh - 290 kW

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2024
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    87 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

A290 Electric vs Ariya — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Alpine A290 Electric or Nissan Ariya?

Alpine A290 Electric has an estimated 310 km of mixed-condition range and Nissan Ariya has 450 km. That gives Nissan Ariya a 140 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Alpine A290 Electric or Nissan Ariya?

Alpine A290 Electric is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Nissan Ariya at 80 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Alpine A290 Electric or Nissan Ariya?

Alpine A290 Electric and Nissan Ariya are effectively tied at 88/100 and 87/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.

Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A290 Electric and Nissan Ariya?

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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