Subaru’s first electric vehicle (EV) feels a little like…well…a first draft. The Subaru Solterra, on dealer lots since late in the 2023 model year, can handle daily commuting and errands perfectly well and offers the security of all-wheel drive (AWD). However, limited range, slow charging times, and total output of just 215 horsepower have kept it from selling like Subaru products usually do.
The second draft is coming, however. For 2026, Subaru will give the Solterra a range boost, a power boost, and a new charging system to try to bring it more in line with rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Chevrolet Equinox EV.
This isn’t a wheels-up redesign. It’s a mid-cycle refresh — an update halfway through production that tweaks a car’s design without starting from scratch. Subaru hasn’t revealed pricing. The 2025 model in showrooms today starts at $39,915 and is not eligible for…
