Alpine A290 adds One Pedal driving; OTA considered
Alpine A290 gains One Pedal mode from Oct 13; OTA upgrade may follow
Alpine A290 adds One Pedal driving; OTA considered
From Oct 13, the electric Alpine A290 gets One Pedal for smoother city driving: lift to slow or stop via regen. Activated by the RCH dial; OTA updates eyed.
2025-10-17T11:54:02+03:00
2025-10-17T11:54:02+03:00
2025-10-17T11:54:02+03:00
The electric Alpine A290 just got more advanced—starting October 13, all new cars will come with the One Pedal system. The feature, familiar from the Renault 5 E-Tech, lets the car slow down and even stop without touching the brake pedal. Lift off the accelerator and enhanced regeneration kicks in, turning braking energy into battery charge.The mode proves especially handy in city traffic, where constant stops speed up brake wear and push energy consumption higher. With One Pedal, the Alpine A290 can flow more smoothly, run more efficiently and feel more comfortable, turning the drive into easy, one-pedal control. It’s a natural fit for stop-and-go streets.Unlike solutions from other brands, Alpine enables the system via the RCH rotary controller on the steering wheel—a nod to the aesthetics of hardcore supercars. A One Pedal icon lights up in the instrument cluster to confirm the mode is active, a neat, driver-focused touch that suits the car’s character.The manufacturer is also considering adding the function to cars already sold. According to Alpine representatives, activation may be delivered through a remote software update. It’s a step toward flexibility and digital support for owners—a rare approach among French carmakers, and a welcome one.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Alpine A290 gains One Pedal mode from Oct 13; OTA upgrade may follow
From Oct 13, the electric Alpine A290 gets One Pedal for smoother city driving: lift to slow or stop via regen. Activated by the RCH dial; OTA updates eyed.
Michael Powers, Editor
The electric Alpine A290 just got more advanced—starting October 13, all new cars will come with the One Pedal system. The feature, familiar from the Renault 5 E-Tech, lets the car slow down and even stop without touching the brake pedal. Lift off the accelerator and enhanced regeneration kicks in, turning braking energy into battery charge.
The mode proves especially handy in city traffic, where constant stops speed up brake wear and push energy consumption higher. With One Pedal, the Alpine A290 can flow more smoothly, run more efficiently and feel more comfortable, turning the drive into easy, one-pedal control. It’s a natural fit for stop-and-go streets.
Unlike solutions from other brands, Alpine enables the system via the RCH rotary controller on the steering wheel—a nod to the aesthetics of hardcore supercars. A One Pedal icon lights up in the instrument cluster to confirm the mode is active, a neat, driver-focused touch that suits the car’s character.
The manufacturer is also considering adding the function to cars already sold. According to Alpine representatives, activation may be delivered through a remote software update. It’s a step toward flexibility and digital support for owners—a rare approach among French carmakers, and a welcome one.
