Subaru’s first electrical car (EV) received off to a sluggish gross sales begin in 2023, however the firm has enhancements in retailer for 2024 that will make the automobile enticing to extra patrons. These updates embody sooner charging instances and Subaru’s first-ever hands-off driver help system.
Better of all, the value stays flat regardless of the modifications.
The Subaru Solterra is a compact all-electric SUV in-built partnership with Toyota, sharing most of its components and engineering with the Toyota bZ4X. Our skilled take a look at driver appreciated its normal all-wheel drive (AWD) and lengthy checklist of security options however discovered its vary (a most of 228 miles) and sluggish charging instances to be vital limitations.
Subaru hasn’t boosted the vary for 2024 however has addressed the charging time drawback. Automakers are studying the right way to pre-condition EV batteries to assist them cost sooner. Due to new conditioning routines, Subaru says, the Solterra can now “replenish its battery from 10% to 80% in as little as 35 minutes” at an acceptable DC quick charger. Charging efficiency improves in below-freezing situations, the corporate says.
The Solterra additionally debuts a extra superior model of Subaru’s EyeSight security system. This one can “journey in its lane at speeds as much as 25 mph with solely driver supervision, together with stop-and-go visitors,” Subaru says. Drivers can faucet the flip sign and depend on the automobile to vary lanes when it’s secure.
Different modifications embody a brand new steering wheel with paddles that regulate regenerative braking and normal roof rails that assist as much as 700 kilos of drugs.
2024 Subaru Solterra Pricing:
Subaru additionally prices a compulsory $1,395 supply charge on all Solterra fashions.
| Trim Stage | MSRP | MSRP + Supply Charge |
| Premium | $44,995 | $46,340 |
| Restricted | $48,495 | $49,840 |
| Touring | $51,995 | $53,340 |
