Subaru is killing off gas cars and will only sell EVs in Europe — SkimNews
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- Subaru is phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe by the end of 2027, citing EU emissions and driver-assistance regulations as key drivers of the shift.
- Subaru Germany confirmed to Auto Motor und Sport that the Outback will be discontinued in Europe at the end of 2024, marking the start of the brand’s EV-only transition.
- Three boxer-engine models — the Impreza, Crosstrek, and Forester — will be discontinued in Europe by 2027, replaced by electric crossovers developed with Toyota.
- Subaru will offer only three EVs in Europe from 2028: the Solterra, E-Outback, and Uncharted, which are co-developed with Toyota and based on the bZ4X and C-HR+ platforms.
- Subaru showcased its first in-house EV platform, battery tech, and 509-horsepower all-wheel-drive powertrain, with rollout expected around 2029, reducing reliance on Toyota.
- Subaru is not ruling out full hybrid vehicles for Europe in the future, though no official plans have been announced, and hybrids remain available in the U.S. market.
Why it matters: Subaru’s European exit from combustion engines by 2027 forces a complete product reset in a low-share but regulation-heavy market, where its current EV sales (e.g., 172 Solterras in Denmark this year) show limited traction. The 2029 in-house tech rollout signals a strategic pivot to reduce Toyota dependency, altering long-term competitiveness.
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