Japanese legacy automaker Subaru has just revealed the official pricing of its first-ever electric vehicle model, Solterra.
According to Australian publication Drive, the upcoming 2024 Subaru Solterra electric SUV will be $10,000 higher than the price of the most affordable Tesla Model Y.
About Solterra’s inaugural EV
Subaru reportedly notified its authorized dealers that the new Solterra EV will have two model variants: standard Solterra AWD and Solterra AWD Touring.
The model is co-developed by Subaru and Toyota in the latter’s production line in Japan. According to CarsGuide, the Australian-spec Subaru Solterra will feature dual 80kW electric motors that generate a combined output of 160kW and 337Nm of torque. It will also have a 71.4kWh battery that enables a WLTP-estimated driving range of 414km. Refer to the table below:
| Specs | Details |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
| Capacity | 71.4kWh |
| Max power | 160kW |
| Max torque | 337Nm |
| Electric WLTP test range | 466km |
| Onboard Charger | 7kW single phase |
| Rapid charge from 20-80% capacity via a 150kW DC charger | approx 30 minutes |
| 20-80% capacity via single phase 7kW AC charger | approx 7-8 hours |
| Specs | Details |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
| Capacity | 71.4kWh |
| Max power | 160kW |
| Max torque | 337Nm |
| Electric WLTP test range | 466km |
The entry-level Subaru Solterra AWD’s standard features for the Australian market include the following: 18″ wheels, a 12.3″ touchscreen, a 7.0″ instrument display, LED headlights, heated front/outboard rear seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and advanced safety technologies.
Meanwhile, the Touring offers the following upgrades: 20″ wheels, a glass roof, synthetic leather-like upholstery, Harman Kardon premium stereo, wireless phone charging, hands-free parking, and a black roof option, among others.
Pricing
The lowest-priced model, Solterra AWD, will have a base price of $77,990, excluding on-road costs. Meanwhile, the flagship Solterra AWD Touring will sell for $83,690 before on-road costs.
The two model variants’ drive-away prices, if we include stamp duty, registration, and arbitrary dealer delivery fees, will change as follows (depending on the vehicles’ registration location):
- Solterra AWD – $85,000
- Solterra AWD Touring – $90,000
As mentioned, the Subaru Solterra will be more expensive than the world’s best-selling vehicle, the Tesla Model Y. For context, the entry-level RWD variant’s price is only $65,400 before on-road costs and delivery fees. Meanwhile, the LR AWD variant starts at $78,400.
Timeline
Customers who already registered their interest in the Subaru Solterra EV in the last 12 months can now place pre-orders ahead of the public launch this November 8. They must pay a $500 refundable deposit with a chance to personally view the car and test drive.
Subaru also instructed its dealers to prepare for the arrival of the model’s first batch of vehicle deliveries for showroom display and test drives by the end of 2023 or early 2024, pending delays.
However, customer deliveries are expected to start in February or March 2024. The model may arrive alongside its twin Toyota BZ4X or weeks after it. The Solterra will only have limited stocks, pushing the company to employ a “first-come, first-served” rule.
As for new interested customers, Subaru plans to open the order book on Wednesday.
