Nearly every automaker has been tiptoeing into the electric vehicle market. Not Subaru. The Japanese automaker is diving in headfirst with plans to introduce four fully electric SUV models by 2026. Their latest bombshell? The 2025 Solterra – their first all-wheel drive electric SUV.
Built with Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the Solterra isn’t your average city-bound EV. It boasts 8.3 inches of ground clearance and comes equipped with X-MODE and Downhill Assist Control. Translation: this thing actually goes off-road. Unlike those other “adventure-ready” EVs that panic at the first sight of gravel.
Price tag? Starting at $38,495. That’s right – under forty grand for an AWD electric SUV. Subaru’s 2025 models saw massive price cuts across the board – we’re talking $6,500 less for Premium and Limited trims, and a whopping $7,000 reduction for the Touring. Competitors are sweating.
The Solterra packs a punch with dual electric motors generating 215 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque. Not record-breaking, but plenty for everyday driving and light trail conquests. Its 65.4 kWh battery delivers up to 227 miles of range – adequate for weekend adventures without the dreaded charge anxiety. This joins the remarkable global trend where renewable energy investments now attract $1.70 for every dollar going to fossil fuels.
With 215 horsepower and 227 miles of range, the Solterra delivers enough punch for both daily drives and weekend wilderness escapes.
Need juice? Fast charging gets you from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes. Even works in the cold, apparently.
Safety nerds will appreciate the standard EyeSight Driver Assist and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation systems. The Solterra features zero-emission technology that prioritizes both driver and environmental safety. Because nothing ruins an off-road adventure like, you know, crashing.
Manufacturing happens both in Japan at the Aichi factory and through collaboration with Toyota for U.S. production. Subaru is working toward in-house EV production in Japan by 2027. Meanwhile, Subaru’s establishing a global R&D center focused specifically on EV innovation.
The company’s strategy seems clear: blend traditional Subaru qualities with modern EV tech. Forbes has certified them as the #1 automotive brand for social impact three years running. Looks like they’re serious about this whole electricity thing. Who would’ve thought?
References
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-GfdGWjoEo
