Alpine has offered its clearest look yet at the electric successor to the A110, with a development version of the new sports car set to make its public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The model represents a major step for the French brand, becoming the first vehicle to use Alpine’s dedicated Alpine Performance Platform (APP) and serving as a cornerstone of the company’s future performance-car plans.

While the current petrol-powered A110 has built a reputation for combining modest power with exceptional agility and low weight, Alpine says its electric replacement is being developed to deliver even stronger performance without abandoning those core attributes.

According to the company, the new A110 EV is targeting lap times quicker than a Porsche 718 Cayman around Germany’s Nürburgring circuit. Achieving that goal will rely on a lightweight aluminium architecture, advanced torque management systems and a bespoke electric drivetrain.

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One of the most unusual engineering solutions is the battery layout. Rather than placing a large battery pack beneath the floor as most EVs do, Alpine will split the battery into two sections. The primary pack will sit behind the occupants, mimicking the placement of a traditional mid-mounted engine, while a smaller pack will be positioned towards the front of the vehicle.

The arrangement is designed to preserve the A110’s low-slung proportions and deliver a targeted 40:60 front-to-rear weight distribution.

Power will come from a new integrated e-axle system featuring twin rear-mounted electric motors, a silicon-carbide inverter and sophisticated torque-vectoring technology capable of adjusting power delivery between the rear wheels every 10 milliseconds.

Alpine boss Philippe Krief has previously indicated the electric coupe will weigh around 1450kg, making it relatively light by EV standards. The company is also targeting a driving range of around 600km and will utilise an 800-volt electrical architecture to support faster charging and improved efficiency.

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Performance figures remain unconfirmed, although Krief has suggested output will comfortably exceed 370kW in higher-performance versions. An all-wheel-drive variant is also under consideration.

The electric A110 is expected to enter production in 2027 and will be joined by additional models using the same platform, including a roadster and a larger 2+2 coupe. Together, they form part of Alpine’s broader ambition to establish itself as a genuine rival to premium sports-car brands such as Porsche.

For Alpine, the challenge is significant. The current A110 has become something of a modern benchmark for lightweight driver engagement. Whether an electric successor can capture that same magic remains to be seen, but the brand appears determined to prove that electrification and driving enjoyment need not be mutually exclusive.