Alfa Romeo Junior makes its Irish debut

Published on 14 February, 2025

The Junior Elettrica will be the brand’s first all-electric offering

Overview

Alfa Romeo Ireland has officially launched the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior, marking the arrival of the brand’s first fully electric vehicle alongside a hybrid variant set to follow later this year. The launch event took place at Gowan Auto, the headquarters of Alfa Romeo Ireland, on Friday, 14th February, coinciding with the brand’s current advertising campaign, “Learn to Love Again.”

The Alfa Romeo Junior is designed to appeal to a new generation of drivers, combining Italian styling with modern technology and performance. It was first revealed to the Irish public at the Nevo EV show at the RDS in November and is now available at Alfa Romeo dealerships nationwide, with pricing starting from €34,995 (including SEAI Grant and VRT Relief).

The Junior Elettrica is the brand’s first all-electric offering, available with two power outputs. The base model delivers 156 hp with a WLTP range of up to 410 km, while the performance-focused Veloce variant offers 280 hp and features a Torsen “D” mechanical limited-slip differential, lowered suspension, and upgraded braking for improved handling and driving dynamics. The vehicle’s 54-kWh battery can charge from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes using a 100-kW DC fast charger.

In addition to the electric models, the Alfa Romeo Junior will also be available as a hybrid later in the year. The Junior Ibrida will feature a 136-hp 48-volt hybrid system and will come in both front-wheel-drive and Q4 all-wheel-drive variants, with pricing details expected in April.

Key specifications for the Junior models include:

Junior Price List

*Including SEAI Grant + VRT Relief

The Alfa Romeo Junior aims to combine everyday practicality with the brand’s signature sporty driving experience. The electric Veloce model is positioned as one of the most agile and engaging cars in its class, featuring sharp steering, sports suspension, and performance-focused tyres.

The hybrid version is expected to offer strong efficiency benefits in urban driving, with the ability to operate in electric mode for over 50% of city journeys.

The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is available to view and test drive now at Alfa Romeo dealerships across Ireland. For more details, visit www.alfaromeo.ie.

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Sinead McCann

Sinéad is our resident car tester who has the unenviable (-ok, slightly enviable) task of reviewing all the latest new cars to hit the market. You can follow her on Twitter @smcani and on Instagram @whatshedrives