Summary
The Alfa Romeo Junior is a small SUV that arrived in the UK in 2024. While the range does include petrol mild-hybrid versions in Europe, only the battery-powered Junior Elettrica is currently available in the UK.
The Junior is built on the same foundations as the Peugeot e-2008, Jeep Avenger and the Citroën ë-C4, and beyond the Alfa Romeo badge, the Junior separates itself from other electric SUVs from Stellantis brands thanks to a more powerful Veloce model, which UK reviewers compare with performance SUVs like the Smart #1 Brabus.
Praising the Veloce’s performance, Parker’s Alan Taylor-Jones says the range-topping model is arguably “the closest an EV has come to feeling like an old-school hot hatch”, while other titles have agreed that the Junior is a fine car to drive.
Steve Sutcliffe of Auto Express says the SUV is an “absolute belter”, adding that the car is “well packaged, contains lots of usable technology, and is seriously high on quality, inside and out.”
“The Veloce is quite good fun to drive”, explains the Carwow team, “but don’t expect thrills from the regular Junior”, adding that the standard version is “much more dull” than the Veloce. UK reviewers also generally agree that the Junior range is rather expensive when compared to other small electric SUV competitors that offer a longer battery range.
As of January 2025, the Alfa Romeo Junior holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 71%. Beyond the car’s commendable review scores, the Junior’s overall score is bolstered by low running costs.
Junior highlights
- Top-spec Veloce is fun to drive with sharp handling
- Attractive exterior looks
- Comfortable driving experience
Junior lowlights
- Standard Junior isn’t as engaging to drive
- Rather cramped rear seating
- Alternatives have a longer battery range
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £33,895 on-road
Launched: Summer 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Junior offers enough driving fun to justify the Alfa Romeo badge. Combined with solid efficiency and interesting design, it’s an appealing small EV.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Score: 9 / 10
“The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce is the best mainstream Alfa in a generation. It hits the bullseye on numerous levels. Not just because it’s great to drive, but also because it’s well packaged, contains lots of usable technology, and is seriously high on quality, inside and out. In fact, it shows just how good a small electric car can be if the details are done right. Overall it’s an absolute belter.”
Author: Steve Sutcliffe
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s plenty to suggest that, however much you spend on your Alfa Romeo Junior, you’ll be getting one of the very best small electric crossover-SUVs on the market.”
Author: Mark Nichol
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Car
Model reviewed: 54 kWh Elettrica
Score: 6 / 10
“The Alfa Romeo Junior is a stylish, compact EV that’ll almost certainly do well in the increasingly crowded B-segment. It’s arguably better-looking than its rivals and has a spec sheet that keeps it competitive. Still, it feels like a missed opportunity – at least with this powertrain and trim.”
Author: Curtis Moldrich
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“I’m not blind to it being closely related to the largely unremarkable Jeep Avenger, or that it’s still cramped in the back and has a short range. However, it is the electric car that’s got closest to the feel of a properly good old-school hot hatch for me, despite ever-present stability control.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Carbuyer
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Alfa Romeo Junior is great to drive and exudes an air of quality, making it a brilliant first EV for the brand”
Author: Charlie Harvey, Andy Goodwin
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Alfa Romeo Junior Electric is a good-looking electric car that’s reasonably efficient, but it really lacks that Alfa magic.”
Author: Tom Wiltshire
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“It’s genuinely engaging to drive, noticeably spacious inside and even feels rather upmarket. The only real downside is the price.”
Author: Steve Wilkinson
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“It’s up there with the Abarth 500 for being a total giggle, and a genuinely well-sorted driver’s car – only it has a better range and much better practicality than the more extrovert little Abarth.”
Author: Vicky Parrott
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Evo
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Alfa Romeo Junior’s last-minute name change debacle is certainly humourous and plays into the firm’s stereotype well, but this needn’t be all the model is about. Launched as the marque’s very first all-electric vehicle, it plays a crucial role in kick starting its EV offensive, and on first impressions it’s set to do a very good job.”
Author: Sam Jenkins
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Compact, electric SUVs are where growing numbers of car buyers are heading, with the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica aimed right at their hearts. With its distinctive looks, a good zero-emission range, entertaining agility and stacks of kit, it’s an engaging, good value package you shouldn’t ignore.”
Author: Keith WR Jones
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Honest John
Score: 8 / 10
“Almost every new car this company launches is steeped in expectation but the early signs are that the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is worthy of pinning hopes on it being a sales success. A compact, electric SUV is right on the industry’s smart money just now, so with its distinctive styling, good electrical range, appealing driving characteristics and fine value, it ticks many customers’ boxes.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“It’s arguably the closest an EV has come to feeling like an old-school hot hatch and while it’s not as willing to slide about as a MINI Cooper SE it’s more fun more of the time.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Sun
Model reviewed: Range overview
“This might look like a little crossover, but it’s got the terrier-like character of a front-drive hot hatch. The steering is direct and accurate.”
Author: Rob Gill
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“While Teslas and Porsche EVs, for example, may have a great deal more straight line speed, the performance of the Alfa Junior Veloce is in a Goldilocks zone – not too much, not too little. It is, quite simply, fun.”
Author: Will Dron
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Good looks and superb handling combine to lift Alfa’s second electric car and third SUV above the norm.”
Author: Andrew English
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Junior is usefully packaged, and feels solidly made in its structure, even if cabin materials aren’t the plushest.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of January 2025, the Alfa Romeo Junior has not been tested by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2025, the Alfa Romeo Junior has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Junior is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 242 miles | B | 215 – 255 miles | B – B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.7 m/KWh | A | 4.2 – 5 m/KWh | A – B |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 32 | C | 32 – 32 | C – C |
The Alfa Romeo Junior is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The battery range of this EV – 215 to 255 miles depending on the model you choose – is competitive for a model of this size, and its electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is excellent. The car’s insurance bracket is a little higher than the market average.
As of January 2025, we don’t have five-year servicing costs for the Junior, but we’ll update this section as soon as we get the data.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Alfa Romeo Junior to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Junior, we’ll publish the results here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Alfa Romeo Junior
As of January 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Alfa Romeo Junior. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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