Alpine A390 vs Polestar 2

The Alpine A390 and Polestar 2 are both electric liftbacks in the large car class. The Alpine A390 starts at £61,390 in the UK and the Polestar 2 at £45,160, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The A390 goes further, with about 292 miles of real-world range against 252 for the 2. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (120 kW against 100 kW on average, 10–80%), has the bigger boot (532 litres against 448) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 4.8 s against 6.4 s.

The 2 is £16,230 cheaper to buy new (£45,160 against £61,390). On top of that, it uses less energy (3.8 mi/kWh against 3.3 mi/kWh).

Choose the Alpine A390 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Polestar 2 if you want the lower price and lower running costs.