Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade
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- Subaru priced the 2027 Solterra at $38,495 to start, matching the 2025 model and keeping the entry under $40,000, with four trims topping out at the $45,855 Touring XT.
- The 2027 Solterra carries over the 2026 overhaul largely intact, including a 74.7 kWh battery rated for up to 288 miles of range — a 61-mile jump over the 2025 model's 227 miles.
- XT trims deliver a combined 338 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque from Subaru's upgraded Symmetrical AWD, hitting 0-60 mph in roughly 5 seconds with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, while the Premium and Limited put out 233 hp.
- Every 2027 Solterra ships with a built-in NACS charge port giving access to over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America, plus a new battery preconditioning system that supports 10–80% fast charging in about 30 minutes.
- The Solterra shares its platform with the upgraded Toyota bZ and joins Subaru's expanding EV lineup alongside the Uncharted and Trailseeker electric SUVs.
- Subaru loads every 2027 Solterra with a 14-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full EyeSight suite including Emergency Steering Assist, Pre-Collision Braking, and Front Cross-Traffic Alert.
Why it matters: Subaru is locking in a sub-$40,000 entry price for its EV just as federal tax credits and emissions rules reshape the affordable-EV market, meaning buyers get the 2026-era upgrades — 288-mile range, NACS/Tesla Supercharger access, 338 hp on XT trims — without a markup. For shoppers cross-shopping the Toyota bZ and other compact electric SUVs, the carryover pricing makes the Solterra one of the few AWD EVs still anchored below the $40K threshold.
