Alfa Romeo Milano Elletrica: The race has begun

Opel, Peugeot, Citroën and DS have had a wide range of electric and electrified vehicles for some time. Even in the small car segment. Lancia also recently managed to present its first electric car with the new Ypsilon. Alfa Romeo has so far lagged behind when it comes to powertrains. The second, a traditional brand from the Stellantis Group from Italy, currently there is only Tonale, which can be ordered in a plug-in hybrid version and can run around 60 kilometers at a time on a single charge of its 12.5 battery kWh. . A fully electric car from Alfa is still missing. The brand should run exclusively on electricity by 2027.

The first is the new “Milano” – the brand’s third SUV. Technically, the 4.17 meter long Alfa is largely identical to the Lancia Y, which we have already briefly introduced here. The basic all-electric version is powered (like the Opel Corsa Electric GS “Long Range”) by a 115 kW or 156 hp electric motor on the front axle, which draws its energy from a 54 kWh battery pack. This should enable a range of up to 410 km. When driving within the city, the charging station should be reached only after 592 km.

As with other models on this Stellantis platform (Corsa Electric, Peugeot e-208, Jeep Avenger), there is also a problem with the charging speed: direct current can be drawn from the grid at a maximum of 100 kW . This means it takes 30 minutes for the small battery pack to recharge to 80 percent. Alfa Romeo says typical consumption is 15.0 kWh/100 km – which is slightly higher than the Opel Corsa Electric GS. The charging cable of the Milano can be placed under the front hood in a small “frunk” without obstructing the 400 liter trunk.

Elletrica in Italy from 41,500 euros

The sports version of the Alfa Romeo Milano Elettrica is traditionally called the Veloce – and it has a 177 kW or 240 hp electric front-wheel drive. It will roll – at a later date – on 20-inch alloy wheels and has, among other things, a sports suspension with a lowering of 25 millimeters, with reinforced controls on the front and rear axles and a sports braking system.

Since the market launch, the basic Elettrica is also available as a special model in the “Special” equipment version – including the classic Alfa “Scudetto” radiator grille and body details in matt black, and inch alloy wheels 18 in the perforated hole. design, especially for the heat pump. However, the company is still not ready to reveal how much the fun will cost in this country – there is still a little time until the orders start. In Italy, the Milano Elettrica costs at least 41,500 euros. The heat pump costs an additional 850 euros, the glass roof costs 1,350 euros, and the sports package called “Corsa” costs 2,500 euros more.

Otherwise also with a hybrid car

Speaking of time: For Alfa customers (for now only) in southern Europe and especially in Italy, the brand also offers the Milano as “Ibrida” – a small hybrid that costs 31,900 euros and has 100 kW (136 hp) 1.2 liters. engine The three-cylinder gasoline engine is supported by a 48-volt electrical system and a 21 kW electric motor. Thanks to the hybrid, fuel consumption per 100 kilometers should be an average of only 5.2 liters. At a later date, the Milano Ibrida will also be available with the Q4 all-wheel drive. Nothing like that is planned for Elettrica.

(With additions by Franz Rother)