(By Tom Lohnes) – In the upcoming world of EVs, “coolness” isn’t a word used a lot in the design process, well, yet another EV startup has emerged, and they bring the cool factor into the electric world. Meet Alpha.
With models going on sale this year, Alpha has 5 models ready to go. With a starting price of $32,000, the Alpha Ace is an electrified spin on the compact sports coupe. With dimensions similar to a BMW 2-series, this small 2-seater has a single rear-mounted electric motor that makes roughly 300 horsepower. That 300 horsepower will propel the very nicely equipped Ace to 60 in an estimated 3 seconds. Range varies depending on model, with the very base one able to go at least 250 miles.
If you want a sharper 2-door EV, then Alpha has you covered with the Ace performance edition. Pricing is not confirmed, but what is confirmed is the 2-motor AWD system and 4.6-second 0-60. Range is a little less than the standard Ace, but 220 miles at the very least is more than enough.
If you’re interested in Alpha but have a family, meet the Jax. The Jax is a very simple formula: A stretched, lifted Ace with rear-hinged back doors and an estimated range at more than 250 miles. Single-motor FWD is standard, but you can opt for AWD at launch. This is likely a competitor to the Chevy Bolt EUV, and this is a whole lot cooler than that. Pricing ranges from $38,000 to $48,000
Up next is my personal favorite, the Alpha Wolf. With hints of 1990’s Toyota pickup, this off-road EV starts at a rather low $36,000. The only configuration so far is single-cab short bed, but expect a 4-door in the future. Much like the Jax, FWD is standard, but a 50/50 split AWD is optional.
Not quite released yet, the Alpha Icon appears to be much like the old VW bus: Very configurable. There looks to be both a pickup model and a Van model in the taser images, but no one is quite sure yet.
So, what do you think of Alpha? I really think this company has some great potential, and the whole lineup are fantastic alternatives to comparable models from more established marques.
What do you mean, “not quite released yet”? Where would you go to look at or purchase any of these?
i would really feel better if the website wasn’t all high dollar renderings, photos of the real things even prototypes go a long way
If at some point I’m forced to buy an EV it would only be from one of the big three. Why? Infrastructure. Established dealers in even the small towns up north.
Where ya gonna get that Ace serviced when it breaks? Cool looking ride, but no thanks.
These look great, but we’ve been seeing a lot of press releases of planned EVs with cool looking renderings that turn out to be vaporware. While I give this a 5% chance of actually hitting the road, I like that somebody’s trying to do a relatively small EV with retro styling.
Want a good laugh? Look up Elio Motors. Slick videos, lots of auto show picks, thousands of reservations for cars but nothing yet. Wiki has a term for it “vaporware”….hype with no product.
Come on 200 ,250 that’s a joke for a range . So I’m going on vacation to fla. How long will it take to get to my destination 5 days or more the Tesla is a junk as well thay tell you it will go 600-700 miles on a charge but it won’t it goes 350 miles if your all by your self more junk I’ll have to pay $ 35000.00 and by a gas powered car to boot so I can go out of the citie limit WOW !
Junk
The ‘performance’ edition is 1.6 sec slower to 60 than the standard?
Those ARE some dorky looking cars though.