Some electric cars make a great show of being sensible. The Alpine A290 GTS does something more interesting: it makes good judgement feel exhilarating. Registered in 2025 and with just 4,906 miles under its belt, this A290 is barely run-in — more introduced to the road than used by it. It’s had just one owner, is fully ULEZ compliant, and, being electric, removes the small but persistent frictions of modern driving with admirable efficiency. The 52kWh battery and 220 ps output deliver performance that feels immediate rather than aggressive — fast when you want it, composed when you don’t. As a five-door hatchback, it also performs a neat psychological trick: looking like fun while remaining entirely practical. Finished in blue and paired with a smooth automatic transmission, this is a car that doesn’t try to convince you it’s the future. It simply behaves like a very good idea that happens to arrive early. In short, it’s for drivers who want their responsibility served with a generous side of pleasure — and who understand that progress doesn’t have to be dull.