- Subaru reveals trim, range, and pricing details for the 2023 Solterra EV, which will start at $46,220 prior to any state or federal incentives.
- The Solterra will be offered in three trim levels with all versions featuring an AWD, dual-motor layout as standard, with two motors producing a combined 215 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque.
- The electric crossover will feature EPA-estimated ranges between 222 and 228 miles, depending on wheel choice.
Subaru has revealed trim, pricing, and EPA range information for the Solterra this week, ahead of the start of sales of its first mass-market EV. Developed with Toyota, the Solterra is one of three EV models that will be underpinned by the e-TNGA platform, with the first two models having been revealed by Toyota and Lexus, respectively.
Subaru will offer the Solterra in three trim levels—Premium, Limited, and Touring—with the Premium trim kicking things off at $46,220, before any state or federal incentives, including the $7500 federal rebate for which the Solterra is very eligible.
All flavors will serve up an all-wheel-drive, dual-motor layout, and a 72.8-kWh battery, with the Premium trim rated at 228 miles. The automaker says the Solterra will feature a new Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system, with the model offering a total of 215 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque from its two motors. These numbers are identical to those of the AWD Toyota bZ4X, with the Solterra featuring grip control and downhill assist control in addition to two snow modes and a mud mode with all trim levels.
An 8-inch horizontal touchscreen is standard on this base model, as is Subaru's EyeSight safety suite with intersection collision-avoidance support, pre-collision brake assist, emergency steering assist, and dynamic radar cruise control with lane tracing assist. Heated front seats and 18-inch wheels are standard as well.
The midrange Limited trim Solterra will offer the larger 12.3-inch high-resolution horizontal touchscreen, a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, and a parking assist system. A few other items are added on this trim level, which starts at $49,720, including heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power driver's seat, LED foglights, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and 20-inch wheels. The penalty for the larger wheels, however, is a 222-mile EPA rating, at least on paper.
The range-topping Touring trim, which starts at $53,220, throws in a few extra goodies including ventilated front seats, panoramic moonroof with power sunshade, and digital rear-view mirror. This version is rated at 222 miles as well.
All flavors of the Solterra will feature DC fast charging capability, which will allow them to charge up to 80% in under an hour, according to Subaru. The automaker has partnered with EVgo, which offers over 800 public fast charging locations in the US, in addition to 1200 Level 2 chargers.
"Solterra reservation holders will receive a Charging Choice Offer in anticipation of their upcoming vehicle delivery," the automaker says.
Subaru expects to offer Solterra reservation holders an EVgo charging credit, or a $400 credit toward the installation cost of a Level 2 charger by Qmerit for their home.
Overall, the price and range of the Solterra land just about where they were expected, right alongside AWD versions the bZ4X, though the Toyota model's price range dips a bit lower due to the availability of a front-wheel drive model, which starts at $43,215. Real-life pricing and delivery times, of course, will play a much bigger role as shoppers decide between the Toyota and Subaru models.
But the real game-changer for buyers could be the end of the $7500 federal tax rebate for the Toyota model, expected later this year. That's right: The full $7500 federal tax rebate is something that Toyota bZ4X buyers are expected to lose access to in a matter of months, but Subaru Solterra buyers will not, because Subaru isn't remotely close to reaching its vehicle limit for this benefit. This could end up being a crucial factor in the near term for shoppers considering both models. And for those with more to spend, the Lexus version of the trio will be on the menu as well shortly.
