Subaru’s first electrical automobile is getting a makeover for 2026. The Solterra, which Subaru co-developed with Toyota, will arrive later this 12 months with new styling, an even bigger battery, extra energy, and a brand new XT trim.
The usual 2026 Solterra options improved all-wheel drive, 8.3 inches of floor clearance, and a 233-hp dual-motor powertrain, making 18 extra horsepower than the 2025 mannequin. The brand new XT trim additionally has two motors, however the system produces 338 horsepower, which Subaru claims will ship the EV from zero to 60 miles per hour in lower than 5 seconds. Good.
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The five-seat crossover additionally has a 74.7-kilowatt-hour battery, bigger than the 72.8-kWh pack listed for the 2025 mannequin. The up to date Solterra comes with the North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) port as commonplace, permitting it to entry 1000’s of Tesla Superchargers. You’ll cost from 10 to 80 p.c in lower than 35 minutes at as much as 150 kilowatts.
Subaru additionally added a brand new battery preconditioning system. The up to date Solterra, which is debuting on the New York auto present, can now drive greater than 285 miles on a cost, considerably greater than the 227-mile score for the 2025 mannequin.
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The Solterra has an up to date design, too. Subaru revamped the entrance fascia, giving the Solterra its new EV lighting signature and an illuminated emblem. It additionally has new headlights, a restyled bumper, and new wheel designs in 20- and 18-inch units.
The one noticeable change on the rear is the brand new Subaru wordmark between the taillights, changing the model’s six-star emblem. Don’t be concerned, it nonetheless has the fashionable roof spoiler. Particular 2026 Solterra fashions will even have color-matching entrance fenders, giving it a much less rugged look. The brand new styling tones down the outgoing mannequin’s aggressiveness, nevertheless it nonetheless seems to be awkward in locations, like under the headlights.
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Inside, the Subaru will get a reconfigured middle console and a brand new 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. It comes commonplace with Subaru EyeSight, which features a suite of security options comparable to pre-collision braking, entrance cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise management, and extra.
Subaru will announce the Solterra’s pricing nearer to its on-sale date, which can occur someday later this 12 months. The 2025 Solterra begins at $39,915, which incorporates the $1,420 vacation spot cost. Subaru Solterra gross sales jumped 172.9 p.c within the first quarter of 2025. The addition of extra energy, extra vary, and a greater battery ought to solely assist … as long as the brand new seems to be do not harm.
