Paris Motor Show 2026: What to Expect
The 2026 Paris Motor Show, officially the Mondial de l'Auto, opens to the public October 13 and runs through October 18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. After skipping 2025, the show returns with an unusually concentrated lineup of performance debuts, electric sports cars, and production confirms of concepts shown at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 and Monterey Car Week 2026 earlier this year.
The defining performance story of this show is Alpine. The French brand has confirmed Paris as the reveal venue for its A110 successor, an electric sports car built on the 800V APP (Alpine Propulsion Platform) shared with Renault's Ampere division. Alongside it, the production Peugeot e-208 GTI, the Cupra Raval, the Audi A2 E-Tron, and a revived Citroen 2CV concept fill the mainstream hall. For anyone tracking 0-60 times and performance figures, the Alpine reveal is the one to watch.
Alpine A110 EV: The Main Performance Story
Alpine has spent the past two years previewing an electric successor to the A110 coupe, and Paris 2026 is the reveal. The car rides on the 800V Alpine Propulsion Platform, a high-voltage architecture co-developed with Renault that supports faster charging and the sustained power delivery needed for track use.
Confirmed details as of September 2026 are limited to the platform and a power output north of 500 horsepower in top-specification trim. Alpine's stated development target is a curb weight competitive with the outgoing turbocharged A110, which weighed 1,103 kg (2,432 lb) in standard form. Keeping an EV sports car near that weight requires either an unusually small battery or significant use of carbon fiber, aluminum, and composite materials, and Alpine has confirmed all three.
The powertrain configuration expected for the performance variant is dual-motor with rear bias, replicating the feel of the outgoing rear-engine, rear-drive A110 rather than the neutral AWD character of most dual-motor EVs. A rear-only variant is also expected in the lineup at a lower power figure.
For context on what those output numbers mean on a GPS timer, the ev-0-60-times-ranked post covers the current field from Rimac to Porsche Taycan. A 500-horsepower rear-drive EV in the 1,200 kg range would project to a 0-60 in the low 3-second range, which places it closer to a Porsche Taycan GTS than a Rimac Nevera. The A110 EV is not a drag car, it is a driving car, and Alpine has consistently framed it that way in preview materials.
Production timing has not been confirmed but manufacturing is expected to begin in late 2027 for a 2028 model year launch, following the Paris reveal.
Peugeot e-208 GTI Production Confirm
The e-208 GTI was shown as a near-production concept in 2025. Paris 2026 is expected to bring the full production confirm, with final power, weight, and price figures. Peugeot's target output for the GTI has been reported at approximately 240 horsepower from a single front motor, making it a performance EV in the hot-hatch class rather than the sports car class.
Front-wheel drive limits its 0-60 potential regardless of output, and Peugeot's existing RWD limitation on the current Stellantis EV platform means it will be the same architecture as the standard e-208, not a new rear- or all-wheel layout. The interest is in how Peugeot tunes the suspension and steering relative to the base car, where the original GTI name did its best work.
Cupra Raval
The Cupra Raval is an urban electric hatchback rather than a performance machine, but it is confirmed for a production reveal at Paris after a concept appearance at Barcelona 2025. The production Raval is expected in the 230-250 km (143-155 mile) WLTP range class with 166 horsepower, competitive in the segment occupied by the Renault 5 E-Tech and Volkswagen ID.2. Cupra's positioning is sportier trim and higher price relative to its Volkswagen Group siblings.
Audi A2 E-Tron
The A2 E-Tron revives the early 2000s A2 name on a compact electric hatchback platform. Audi has confirmed Paris for the production version following a concept at Munich 2025. Specs point to a 75 kWh battery and approximately 200 horsepower, positioning it above the Volkswagen ID.3 in both size and specification. There is no performance S variant confirmed at this stage.
Citroen Concept
Citroen has confirmed it will show a heritage-inspired concept at Paris, which press reports have consistently connected to the 2CV name. Whether that resolves into a production direction or a standalone show piece depends on how the brand allocates Stellantis platform resources. The 2CV name carries strong cultural weight in France and the Paris venue amplifies that for a European audience.
What the Performance Figures Will Tell You
The Alpine A110 EV reveal will generate a manufacturer 0-60 claim measured on a prepped surface with standard test conditions. For what that number means on a public road with a GPS timer like FastTrack, the real-world 0-60 guide explains the 0.3 to 0.5 second gap that separates a magazine number from a street measurement.
The fastest cars of 2026 covers the current production benchmark for context before the Paris reveals land. Once Alpine publishes a performance claim at the show, comparing it against independently tested cars in the same weight and power range gives the most realistic picture of where it will land.
For cars in the 200-300 hp range like the e-208 GTI, the quarter-mile calculator lets you input the claimed figures to project an ET before instrumented tests arrive.
Show Dates and Access
The press days for the 2026 Paris Motor Show run October 12, with public access October 13 through 18. The venue is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, accessible via Metro Line 12 (Porte de Versailles stop). Tickets are available through the Mondial de l'Auto official channels.
Live performance announcements from the show will appear as dedicated posts here. The Alpine A110 EV reveal in particular will get a full breakdown of confirmed 0-60, quarter-mile projection, weight, and pricing as soon as the numbers are published.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
The 2026 Mondial de l'Auto opens to the public on October 13 and runs through October 18, 2026. Press days are October 12. The venue is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
What is the Alpine A110 EV?
The Alpine A110 EV is the electric successor to the A110 sports coupe, confirmed for a reveal at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. It rides on Alpine's 800V APP platform co-developed with Renault and is expected to produce over 500 horsepower in top-spec trim while targeting a weight similar to the outgoing A110. Production is expected for a 2028 model year launch.
What other performance cars are debuting at Paris 2026?
The production Peugeot e-208 GTI is expected to be confirmed at Paris 2026, along with the Cupra Raval production reveal. The Audi A2 E-Tron production version and a Citroen heritage concept are also confirmed. The Alpine A110 EV reveal is the primary performance event of the show.
How does the Alpine A110 EV compare to existing electric sports cars?
A target output of 500 horsepower in a sub-1,300 kg package would place the A110 EV between the Porsche Taycan GTS coupe and the Rimac Nevera in power-to-weight terms, though closer to the Taycan in both weight and intended use. Unlike the Rimac, the Alpine is a driver-focused sports car, not a maximum-acceleration machine. The ev-0-60-times-ranked list covers current production benchmarks for comparison.