Review: Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica.
Our full review · Specs & price Belgium 2026
Real-world range = WLTP × 0.78 (Belgian winter conditions, motorway 130 km/h). Official BE configurator price, .
Our review of the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
The manufacturer figure for the Junior Elettrica is 398 km WLTP. The real figure is around 310 km in mixed use and about 270 km at 120 km/h on the E411. That's not enough for a Brussels–Ardennes round trip without charging — but it's the entry price for Italian sportiness in electric form. At €42,200 the question is direct: are the Alfa Romeo badge and the bodywork penned by Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos worth the premium over its platform cousin, the Peugeot e-2008?
Driving & comfort
On the road the Junior Elettrica is a pleasant surprise. The steering is precise, the chassis stiff without being uncomfortable. At 120 km/h on the E40 the damping copes well with surface imperfections. Wind noise, however, is more noticeable than in the Peugeot e-2008 — measurably so at high speed. The 156 hp front-wheel-drive version shows the expected understeer in tight corners. The Veloce version (240 hp, AWD, ~€46,900) fixes that behaviour but changes the competitive comparison entirely.
Daily charging
DC charging is capped at 100 kW. On a 350 kW Ionity charger (found on the E40 and E411), the Junior Elettrica only draws 100 kW — meaning 10 to 80% in 30 minutes. On an 11 kW home wallbox, a full charge (20 to 100%) takes about 4h30. For daily Brussels use at 60–80 km/day, an overnight charge every three nights is more than enough.
Total cost of ownership
At €42,200, the Junior Elettrica costs roughly €6,000 to €7,000 more than an equivalent Peugeot e-2008. For a Belgian company, deductibility stays at 100% in 2026 — the last full year at that rate. At 16 kWh/100 km and €0.28/kWh at home, the energy cost is €0.045/km versus around €0.10/km for a comparable diesel SUV. The energy savings over 5 years are real, but they don't fully offset the price premium over the e-2008.
- Distinctive exterior design: the only electric B-SUV with a genuinely differentiated Italian silhouette
- Above-average dynamic behaviour for the segment: precise steering, well-judged chassis
- 54 kWh NMC battery: DC charging up to 100 kW, compatible with all CCS2 fast chargers in Belgium
- 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty, a reliable standard
- Stellantis e-CMP platform shared with the Peugeot e-2008, Jeep Avenger EV and Fiat 600e: no mechanical differentiation
- 100 kW DC maximum: on a 350 kW Ionity charger, the Junior uses only 29% of the available power
- Motorway range ~270 km at 120 km/h: a Brussels–Ardennes round trip (240 km) is marginal without charging
- Interior plastic trim trails the Korean rivals (Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric) at comparable prices
Our verdictThe Junior Elettrica is honest about what it offers: character, a successful design and pleasant driving for everyday Belgian trips. For mainly urban use with the occasional Ardennes outing, it holds up. If you're after the best range or the fastest charging in this budget, look first at the Kia EV3 or the Hyundai Kona Electric.
An urban buyer who values design and brand identity, daily use around Brussels and its suburban ring, with occasional Ardennes trips. Ideal on company leasing with 100% deductibility in 2026.
A driver regularly covering more than 250 km a day on the motorway, or a buyer comparing purely on the real-range / list-price ratio.
Full specifications
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica in Belgium — what you need to know
Typical Belgian trips
With 310 real km, the Junior Elettrica covers Brussels–Ardennes (≈ 260 km return) without charging, Brussels–Coast (≈ 220 km return) without charging.
Tax benefit
For self-employed and companies, this model is 100% tax-deductible in 2026 (last year at this rate). No direct purchase grant for individuals. Road tax is greatly reduced for this EV.
Home charging
With 11 kW AC, a full charge from 20% takes approximately 4 hours on an 11 kW wallbox. On a 230V plug (2.3 kW): about 19 hours. Overnight charging easily covers the average 50–80 km/day.
Frequently asked questions — Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
What's the real-world range of the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica?
The official WLTP figure is 398 km (156 hp version, 54 kWh battery). In real Belgian conditions — motorway at 120 km/h, 10°C, air conditioning on — expect roughly 270 to 290 km. In mixed city and suburban use, real range sits around 300 to 320 km. The Brussels–Ardennes trip (120 km) is doable without charging in both directions if you set off with more than 85% charge.
What does the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica cost in Belgium?
In Belgium the 156 hp Junior Elettrica starts around €38,700 for the entry trim, rising to €42,000–44,000 for better-equipped versions. The Veloce version (240 hp, AWD) starts near €46,900. In 2026 there's no longer a direct purchase grant for Belgian private buyers. For a company, deductibility is 100% in 2026, the last full year at that rate before the gradual reduction planned under the tax reform.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or Peugeot e-2008: which should you choose?
The two cars share the same Stellantis e-CMP platform, the same 54 kWh battery and very similar performance. The Peugeot e-2008 is cheaper by around €5,000 to €7,000 depending on trim, with comparable WLTP range (~400 km). The Junior Elettrica makes sense if Alfa Romeo design and the driving experience factor into your decision. On purely technical grounds, the e-2008 offers better value. It's a head-versus-heart call.
Can the Junior Elettrica charge at Ionity stations in Belgium?
Yes, the Junior Elettrica is CCS2-compatible and plugs into all the Ionity fast chargers on Belgian motorways (E40 Brussels–Liège, E411 towards Namur, E42 towards Arlon). In practice it caps at 100 kW. On a 350 kW Ionity charger, that means 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes. Fine for a motorway break, but slower than vehicles capable of 150 kW or 270 kW.
What's the battery warranty on the Junior Elettrica?
Alfa Romeo warranties the battery for 8 years or 160,000 km, with at least 70% of original capacity retained. The battery is NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt), a technology that offers good energy density and a decent DC charging curve, but is slightly more sensitive to sub-zero temperatures than LFP chemistry. In a Belgian winter, expect 10 to 15% less range than in mild conditions.
Is the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica suitable for a Belgian family?
It's a compact B-SUV: two children in car seats fit without difficulty, but an adult over 1.80 m will be tight on knee room in the back. The boot offers 385 litres, enough for groceries or a compact pushchair. For two kids, the dog and Ardennes luggage, the boot fills up fast. If it's the main car for a family of four, you're better off looking at a C-SUV like the Renault Mégane E-Tech, the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Kia EV6.