Starts at $44,995
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What's New for 2024?
The Solterra is said by Subaru to charge more quickly this year, but its max DC charge rate is still very low at 100 kW, while its onboard Level 2 charger is also highly limited thanks to a 6.6-kW max charge rate. This EV needs a bigger battery and faster charging, stat. In other news, the 2024 Solterra adds a redesigned steering wheel with paddles for regenerative braking, standard roof rails, and a Hands-Free Driving mode that can drive the car autonomously (with driver oversight) at speeds up to 25 mph.
FAST FACTS
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2024 Subaru Solterra, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Close kin to the Toyota bZ4X and more distantly related to the Lexus RZ, the Subaru Solterra is frankly not a competitive electric vehicle at its $45k starting price, let alone higher if you start adding equipment. A range of 227 miles (222 miles with the larger wheels of the Limited and Touring trims) is on the low end of acceptable for an EV in 2024, and with just 215 horsepower on tap, the Solterra is at the bottom of the heap output-wise when it comes to dual-motor EVs. Its peak DC charge rate of 100 kW is also far behind the times.
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