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2026 Subaru Solterra EV Review: Improved Range and Power

Created at 5 Jun · 5:02 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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The 2026 Subaru Solterra receives a midlife update with increased battery capacity and improved EPA range estimates, jumping to 288 miles for the standard model. A new Solterra XT variant offers significantly more power, reaching 338 hp combined. The updated Solterra aims to address previous criticisms of inefficiency and slow charging.

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Key Numbers

2026model year
74.7 kWhbattery capacity
2 kWhbattery capacity increase
288 milesstandard Solterra EPA range
463 kmstandard Solterra EPA range
233 hpstandard Solterra power
174 kWstandard Solterra power
338 hpSolterra XT combined power
252 kWSolterra XT combined power
278 milesSolterra XT EPA range
447 kmSolterra XT EPA range
$38,495base Solterra starting price
$42,895cheapest Solterra XT price

Who's Involved

Subaru
manufacturer of the Solterra EV
Toyota
developer of the e-TNGA platform used by Solterra
Ars Technica
publication that reviewed the Solterra

↳ Why This Matters

The Subaru Solterra's significant improvements in range and power aim to make it more competitive in the growing EV market, addressing key weaknesses of the previous model and potentially appealing to a broader range of consumers.

Key facts

  • The 2026 Subaru Solterra features a midlife update.
  • Battery capacity increased to 74.7 kWh.
  • EPA range estimate for the standard Solterra is now 288 miles.
  • The standard Solterra has 233 hp.
  • A new Solterra XT variant offers 338 hp combined.
  • The Solterra XT has an EPA range estimate of 278 miles.

The 2026 Subaru Solterra has received a midlife update, addressing earlier criticisms of inefficiency and slow charging. The electric vehicle now features a slightly larger battery capacity of 74.7 kWh, resulting in an improved EPA range estimate of 288 miles for the standard model, up from 227 miles. The standard Solterra's power has also been increased to 233 hp. A new, more powerful Solterra XT variant is now available, boasting a combined output of 338 hp and an EPA range estimate of 278 miles. The base Solterra starts at $38,495, with the Solterra XT beginning at $42,895. Like its predecessor and the Toyota bZ4X, the updated Solterra utilizes Toyota's e-TNGA platform.

Frequently asked questions

The standard 2026 Subaru Solterra has an EPA range estimate of 288 miles. The Solterra XT variant has an EPA range estimate of 278 miles.

The standard 2026 Subaru Solterra produces 233 hp. The Solterra XT variant offers a combined power output of 338 hp.

The base 2026 Subaru Solterra starts at $38,495, and the Solterra XT starts at $42,895.

The 2026 Subaru Solterra uses Toyota's e-TNGA platform.

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4 Jun · 3:43 PM
The 2026 Subaru Solterra receives a midlife update with improved range and power options, utilizing Toyota's e-TNGA platform.
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