Subaru Solterra

Subaru Solterra is Subaru’s all-electric compact SUV and the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle. It sits in the entry-level EV part of Subaru’s lineup, uses a crossover/SUV body style, and comes with standard all-wheel drive in the market sources reviewed. In simple terms, it is the model that introduced Subaru to the mainstream EV space.

Under the skin, the Solterra uses a 71.4 kWh battery pack, with one technical reference listing 65 kWh as the usable capacity. The AWD version is quoted at 465 km WLTP range, so that figure applies to the European test cycle rather than EPA data. Charging specs listed by Subaru show 7 kW single-phase AC or 11 kW three-phase AC, plus a 150 kW DC fast-charging peak. Subaru says DC fast charging can take the battery from low to about 80% in around 30 minutes, while another market listing gives a 10–80% figure of about 35 minutes, so real-world timing can vary by market and conditions.

For pricing, a U.S. source lists the Solterra from $38,495, and a 2026 Subaru retail page repeats that starting figure. Regional pricing can differ, but that U.S. figure is the clearest launch-market reference available in the source set reviewed. The Solterra is best suited to commuters, small families, and fleet buyers who want a compact EV with standard AWD rather than the longest range in its class. Inside Subaru’s lineup, it sits alongside the Crosstrek and Forester as a practical compact SUV alternative, while the closest external rivals are the Toyota bZ4X and Nissan Ariya.

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