Autovisie names Alpine A290 GTS the sportiest affordable EV of 2025
French hot hatch wins first Autovisie EV Supertest.
In the latest edition of Autovisie magazine and online, Autovisie publishes the first electric Autovisie Supertest. In it, the editors went in search of the sportiest electric car under €55,000.
When it comes to electric cars, the focus is often on price, range, and battery capacity, with driving pleasure coming second. But in the first Autovisie Supertest, the focus is on sporty driving characteristics. Jaco Bijlsma, editor-in-chief of Autovisie, explains why: “An electric car can also provide real driving pleasure thanks to a good chassis, responsive steering, and playful driving characteristics.”
Every year, Autovisie holds a major Supertest at the TT Circuit in Assen, but the affordable electric models lack the speed and endurance for that circuit. That is why the editorial team moved the electric test to a more suitable track: Raceway Venray. “There we were able to test the sporty hatchbacks on fast oval sections and short technical corners, where the car's agility is magnified,” says Bijlsma. "There you notice how well they steer, brake, and whether they are a bit playful. The good news is that there are cars among them that really handle well and love corners. Finally, electric cars that not only cause stress, but above all driving pleasure."
Autovisie tested sporty electric cars up to around €55,000. The Abarth 600, Alpine A290 GTS, Cupra Born VZ, MG XPower, Mini Cooper S, and Smart Brabus took part in the EV Supertest. Read the full story in Autovisie magazine and watch the video on Autovisie.nl.
Autovisie has been organizing an annual Supertest since 1997, in which the editors search for the best driver's car. Autovisie magazine was founded in 1956 and has grown into an all-round platform with a popular YouTube channel. You can also find all the tests and news on other social media channels, from Instagram to TikTok. News and tests also appear in De Telegraaf and the regional newspapers of Mediahuis.
