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Review: Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 280 shows electric emotion

Alfa Romeo introduced the Junior Veloce 280, a compact electric crossover with 280hp and a £48,605 as tested price, featuring a 51kWh battery pack and a WLTP combined range of 200.1 miles, though real use drops to 150–160 miles.
Alfa engineers opted for a 207kW motor and chassis upgrades, including lowered suspension, widened track, reinforced anti‑roll bars, upgraded brakes, and a Torsen mechanical limited‑slip differential.
On winding country lanes the Junior shows its strengths, with steering and chassis making it eager to change direction and the diff tightening lines, though ride comfort suffers from rough surface feedback.
For many buyers the cramped rear and cabin quality raise practicality concerns, with rear passengers limited by cabin plastics and parts shared with Peugeot and Vauxhall, plus a nearly £50,000 price tag.
Measuring 4,173mm the Junior remains compact yet impactful, with nostalgic rear light bar and Arese Grey finish; it hits 0–62mph in six seconds and tops 124mph.

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