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Subaru Solterra

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 68% Detailed ratings

Price $56,495 – $63,495 Payments

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After struggling in the electric crossover segment since launching three years ago, the Solterra receives a significant update for 2026. In addition to revised styling, Subaru has increased output (338 horsepower combined), improved the suspension and opted for more responsive steering. The 77kWh battery allows for a range of 446 km on a full charge, or 25% more than before. The Solterra now features an NACS port compatible with Tesla Superchargers.

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2026 Subaru Solterra: Back in Front With the Others

Denver, Colorado— Launched in 2022, the Subaru Solterra —Toyota bZ4X’s non-identical cousin—is still a fairly rare electric vehicle on Canadian roads. Its limited range and charging capability initially cooled many consumers' enthusiasm. However, the small Japanese automaker is not giving up on its electric push: Subaru plans to introduce two …August 25, 2025

2024 Subaru Solterra: We Found the One Area Where This EV Excels

Victoria, British Columbia— Along with the nearly identical Toyota bZ4X , the Subaru Solterra is one of the least impressive electric SUVs on the market from a technology standpoint. And don’t get us started on the design. Following a rough start in terms of sales, things could only get better …October 9, 2024

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On the last episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about two very important mainstream models that they drove in the last weeks: the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime . Gab also had the opportunity to drive something more exclusive: the all-new 2023 …April 29, 2023

Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …March 25, 2023

2023 Subaru Solterra: Tread Lightly

As you probably know by now, the 2023 Subaru Solterra and the Toyota BZ4X share the same platform and were co-developed by the Japanese duo to introduce a first global electric car for both manufacturers. And if you’ve been remotely interested in either one, you know that the waiting lists …March 12, 2023

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2026 Subaru Solterra is Much Better and Also Cheaper Than Old One

While the Subaru Solterra has largely disappointed since launching in 2023, forcing the company to offer big discounts and even skip the 2025 model year, the story could be very different with the significantly improved 2026 Solterra which is now on sale in Canada. Before we share pricing details, which …November 10, 2025

Windshield Defroster Issues Affecting Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Electric Crossovers

A trio of related electric crossovers are now the subject of a joint recall due to a possible windshield defroster issue. Affected models are the 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ as well as the 2023-2024 Subaru Solterra . The recall includes over 21,600 units in Canada—essentially every single one …September 11, 2025

Refreshed 2026 Subaru Solterra is Classier and Way More Powerful

The Subaru Solterra , the Japanese brand's first electric vehicle, was introduced in 2023 and hasn’t proven particularly convincing so far. The revised and significantly improved 2026 model will rectify this thanks to a major mid-cycle update. First of all, the new front end is a striking departure from the …April 16, 2025

Three More Subaru Electric SUVs Coming With Toyota’s Help, Crosstrek Hybrid to Return

Seeing how EV demand is slowing, car companies working together are in a better position to lower development and production costs and adjust to the market. Subaru knows that. During a recent earnings call, CEO Atsushi Osaki announced that the three new electric SUVs and crossovers set to join the …May 14, 2024

2024 Subaru Solterra Gets Flatter Steering Wheel, Faster DC Charging

Subaru may have saved a ton of money by teaming up with Toyota to develop and launch its first all-electric vehicle, the Solterra , but the result has been largely underwhelming so far. Sales in Canada last year were barely a third of those posted by popular rivals like the …January 25, 2024

Subaru’s Three-Row Electric SUV to be Built by Toyota in 2025

Last May, new Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki announced the launch of four new electric vehicles by the end of 2026. All of them should be sold in North America, which is great. We suspect these will be crossovers, including possibly an Outback -style model. Now, via Automotive News , which …August 2, 2023

Subaru Planning Three New EVs in North America Within Three Years

Subaru has been criticized by many for not doing enough when it comes to electrification. Following the disappointing and nearly invisible Crosstrek PHEV (now discontinued), the brand launched the all-electric Solterra , which doesn’t really stand out from the competition and suffers from extremely limited availability. New Subaru CEO Atsushi …May 11, 2023

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On the last episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about two very important mainstream models that they drove in the last weeks: the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime . Gab also had the opportunity to drive something more exclusive: the all-new 2023 …April 29, 2023

Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …March 25, 2023

2023 Subaru Solterra to Start at $54,295, Get Full EV Rebates

Unveiled about a year ago, the 2023 Subaru Solterra will be delivered to its first customers in Canada real soon, and yet it’s only now that we get pricing details for the brand’s first-ever electric SUV. Remember, the Solterra only comes in AWD configuration whereas the Toyota bZ4X offers more …November 18, 2022

Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra Production Resumes After 3-Month Pause

Production of the brand new 2023 Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra electric crossovers, which was suspended in June, has now resumed at Toyota’s Motomachi assembly plant in Japan. It was previously discovered that the wheel hub bolts could loosen under hard braking and steering manoeuvres, potentially causing a wheel to …October 6, 2022

Subaru Solterra STI and 1,037-Hp STI E-RA Concepts Debut in Tokyo

The new, fully electric STI concept Subaru teased at the end of last year made its public debut today at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022. The STI E-RA has nothing to do with the WRX STI . Rather, it’s a preview of the electric race car being developed under STI’s near-future …January 14, 2022

The Car Guide rating 68%

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Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
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