Alpine will enter three of its A290 GTS models in the next round of the FIA EcoRally Cup – the first leg begins in Dundee, Scotland, on Saturday July 26, and concludes in Tayside after the second leg on Sunday, July 27.

Round eight of the series, this 500 kilometre (310 mile) event will see the Alpine UK works cars driven by local rally driver, Ashleigh Morris, and Kirkaldy-based freelance journalist, Steven Berry. Both will be co-driven by Craig Parry and Kaye Berry respectively.

Alpine will also a enter a third car piloted by ten-time French Rally Champion, Emmanuel ‘Manu’ Guigou and his co-driver, Emilien Le Borgne. The French pairing have previously tasted success with Alpine, courtesy of its A110 in local championships and the FIA R-GT World Cup.

EcoRally is an FIA-organised series for all-electric and hybrid vehicles. Unlike regular rallying or rallycross with their focus on getting from point-to-point in the quickest time possible, EcoRally competitors are instead scored on their speed and energy efficiency. Teams must also use their cars in standard, unmodified form. This stock form means the vehicles are no different to how they would be from when they were purchased from the showroom.

Moreover, competitors are required to record all check points within the given times and complete ‘regularity tests’ checking their average speed along the route, with points awarded for precision navigating, problem solving, and teamwork.

With its 54kWh battery, the Alpine A290 GTS has a WLTP range of 226 miles and an energy efficiency of 3.8 miles per-kilowatt hour. Given it has won a number of accolades including Car of The Year 2025 and Fun EV 2025, Alpine believes it’s the ideal car for the Scottish leg of the EcoRally Cup.

Nicola Burnside, Alpine UK managing director said: “Alpine was born as a competition brand focused on the attributes of lightness and agility, and EcoRally Scotland should be the perfect opportunity for our crews to enjoy the attributes of the A290, while also showcasing just how efficient and fun electric motoring can be.”

Ian Smith, the Technical Director of Motorsport UK believes Alpine’s participation in the 2025 EcoRally Cup is the next stage of the French carmaker’s motorsport heritage. Since Alpine was founded by Jean Rédélé in 1955, it has taken wins in the World Rally Championship, sports car racing, and Formula 1.

“Alpine has such a rich motorsport heritage and an association with Scotland, with a fleet of A110s based at Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre at Knockhill, where the Eco Rally will undertake a key section on the first day of the event. We look forward to Eco Rally Scotland becoming the foundation of the next phase of Alpine’s rallying history.”