Overview
The DeLorean Alpha5 is a pre-production electric sports coupe from the revived DeLorean Motor Company in Humble, Texas. It carries the iconic DeLorean name with gull-wing doors and an EV powertrain. Production status remains uncertain as of March 2026.
Always confirm current production status, delivery timelines, and company financial health directly with DeLorean Motor Company before placing a deposit.
2026 Trims & Pricing
The Alpha5 is a pre-production concept. Final specifications and pricing have not been confirmed.
Full Specs
| Spec | Alpha5 (Estimated) |
|---|---|
| Price | ~$100,000 (est) |
| Range | ~300 miles (est) |
| Drive | EV AWD (est) |
| Status | Pre-production |
| Production | TBD 2025-2026 |
Electric Powertrain
The Alpha5 is designed around an EV platform with estimated ~300-mile range. Final powertrain specifications have not been officially confirmed.
All Alpha5 specifications are estimates from DeLorean press materials. Verify current status at delorean.com.
Design Heritage
The Alpha5 design pays homage to the iconic gull-wing DMC-12 with a modern interpretation of stainless steel styling elements.
Like the original DMC-12, the Alpha5 features gull-wing doors — a direct design lineage to the 1981-82 original.
Brand Revival
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The new DeLorean Motor Company is a different entity from the original 1975-1982 company founded by John DeLorean. The brand was revived in Texas.
The new DeLorean Motor Company (Humble, TX) has rights to the DeLorean name and iconic styling. John DeLorean founded the original company; this is a separate revival entity.
Reliability
Pre-production — no reliability data exists.
| Area | Rating | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Drivetrain | Unrated | Pre-launch | No production units |
| Overall | Unrated | Pre-launch | Insufficient data |
Check Consumer Reports and NHTSA for the specific model year you consider.
Recalls
No active NHTSA recalls as of March 2026. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your 17-digit VIN.
Recent Updates
Pros & Cons
✓ Iconic DeLorean name and gull-wing door design
✓ EV powertrain positions it as modern collectible
✓ If delivered as promised, ~300 mi range competitive
✗ Production status highly uncertain as of 2026
✗ New company with no track record
✗ ~$100K expensive for an unknown quantity
✗ No service infrastructure exists yet
FAQ
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