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ALPINE A290 GT EV Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 2,114 ALPINE A290 GT EVs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q2. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.

ALPINE A290 GT EV car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
2,114
2,100 licensed14 SORN
new/insufficient history
Peak: 2,114 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2025 Q2

Survivors over time

0 529 1,057 1,586 2,114 2025 Q22025 Q42026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,114).

Rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the A290 GT EV

The Renault 5 E-Tech is a B-segment battery electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault since 2024. Inspired by the original Renault 5 in styling, the 5 E-Tech was previewed by a concept car shown in January 2021, with the production model being officially unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in February 2024.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

ALPINE A290 GT EV — questions & answers

How many ALPINE A290 GT EV are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 2,114 ALPINE A290 GT EV were still registered in the UK — 2,100 licensed and on the road, plus 14 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the ALPINE A290 GT EV rare?

The ALPINE A290 GT EV is uncommon, with 2,114 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

What fuel do most ALPINE A290 GT EV use?

Most ALPINE A290 GT EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the ALPINE A290 GT EV peak?

The ALPINE A290 GT EV peaked at 2,114 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q2.

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