Renault's long-awaited rival to Tesla's budget crossover shown in a photo

Renault's long-awaited Alpine A390 model will compete with Tesla's cheapest crossover. The famous Model Y, which is losing ground in the market, will face a powerful electric car from France.

Motor1 shows the model. The production car is expected to debut on May 27. Earlier, the Renault Alpine A390_β concept hinted at it. And recently, the finished car was shown in the first teaser.

As always, the manufacturer is trying to maintain maximum secrecy and intrigue. However, it is known that the design will remain almost unchanged.

The Alpine A390 electric crossover for the 2026 model year will receive several modifications. It is expected that the top-end version of the car will have all-wheel drive and 600 hp. The range will be about 600 km. There will also be a 390 hp version. The platform is based on the Nissan Ariya electric crossover.

Today, Alpine is responsible for Renault sports models under a separate brand. The company decided to focus on electrification. And, as we can see, crossovers are also in demand.