Alfa Romeo Junior EV gets price cut
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica SUV is now eligible for the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, which brings a discount of £1,500 from the list price.
Being part of the ECG’s Band 1 means the Polish-made electric compact crossover qualifies for this discount.
This discount applies to three versions of the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica, although the high-performance 280hp Veloce version is too expensive to qualify.
The Italian marque also offers its own £1,500 ‘Alfa Romeo EV Grant’, which can be used in conjunction with the government’s scheme.
As a result, a maximum discount of £3,000 is available, and the entry-level Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica model now costs £30,900.
In entry-level form, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica combines a 156hp motor with a 54kWh battery pack.
This gives the potential for an official WLTP range of up to 256 miles, with rapid-charging capabilities seeing the Junior Elettrica need less than 30 minutes to go from 20 to 80 percent charge.
All versions of the Junior come with LED headlights, ambient interior lighting, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless smartphone connectivity.
Junior Elettrica Models and Pricing
Opting for the Junior Elettrica TI retains the same powertrain, but adds features such as satellite navigation, aluminium pedals, and Premium Spiga Electric seats.
With the respective ECG discount and Alfa’s own grant applied, this electric SUV now costs £33,400.
Topping the range of Junior Elettrica models eligible for the ECG is the Sport Speciale version, which also makes use of the 156hp powertrain setup.
A gloss black bodykit with silver inserts, an Alcantara steering wheel, heated seats clad in Alcantara upholstery, and bespoke exterior badging are all included.
Warranty and Ownership
All versions of the Junior Elettrica come with an eight-year / 100,000-mile warranty for the high-voltage powertrain and battery.
This guarantees that the battery pack will retain 70 percent of its charging capacity throughout the warranty period.
They have also launched their own calculator, allowing buyers to compare the difference between car models.
For those who still need to be convinced, Alfa Romeo is also offering 24-hour test drives of the Junior Elettrica.
According to the report, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica’s eligibility for the Electric Car Grant may encourage more people to consider an electric vehicle.
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica’s pricing and features can be found on the company’s website, along with more information on the Electric Car Grant scheme.
Some buyers may want to research the government’s initiatives for drivers and low emission vehicles for more information on the scheme.
