Alpine A390 vs Suzuki e VITARA

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Alpine A390 has a peak DC charging speed of 200 kW, which is roughly 33% faster than the Suzuki e VITARA at 150 kW. In practice, peak speed only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the 10-80% charge (the most common DC fast charging scenario), the Suzuki e VITARA finishes in about 25 minutes, which is 2 minutes quicker than the Alpine A390 at 27 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Alpine A390 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 550 km, which is roughly 150 km more than the Suzuki e VITARA at approximately 400 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Suzuki e VITARA consumes 181 Wh/km, compared to 189 Wh/km for the Alpine A390. That means the Suzuki e VITARA uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Alpine A390 has approximately 89 kWh of useable battery , while the Suzuki e VITARA has approximately 60 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

The Alpine A390 has the higher peak DC speed at up to 200 kW, but the Suzuki e VITARA actually finishes the 10-80% charge faster at approximately 25 minutes versus approximately 27 minutes. That is because the Suzuki e VITARA has a smaller battery to fill. On road trips, time at the plug matters more than peak power.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Alpine A390 supports up to 22 kW, compared to 11 kW for the Suzuki e VITARA. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can mean charging roughly twice as fast at those locations.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Suzuki e VITARA is the more efficient choice at 181 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Alpine A390 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 550 km, which is roughly 150 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.