2024 Subaru Solterra electric SUV pricing and specs

The order book will open on Wednesday, November 8, for Subaru’s first electric vehicle in Australia, the 2024 Subaru Solterra mid-size SUV, which is priced from $77,990 plus on-road costs.

A higher-grade Touring model is also available, starting from $83,690 plus ORCs.

Subaru Australia says volume is limited but that orders are open to all Australian consumers, having already extended a pre-order invitation to would-be buyers who previously expressed interest in the EV.

First deliveries are expected before the end of this year.

The pricing for both models positions them below the $89,332 luxury car tax (LCT) threshold that allows buyers to take advantage of the federal government’s fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption.

They also both feature a dual-motor powertrain that delivers 160kW of power, 337Nm of torque and, importantly, allows for all-wheel drive, which is a key selling point for the Subaru brand – but keeps the entry price above rival brands with single-motor variants.

Notably, the Solterra’s outputs are much lower than dual-motor versions of key competitors such as the Kia EV6 AWD GT-Line (239kW/605Nm, from $87,590), Hyundai IONIQ 5 Techniq AWD (239kW/605Nm, from $79,500) and Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (378kW/493Nm, from $78,400).

Indeed, the EV6 and IONIQ 5, carsales’ Car of the Year in 2022 and 2021 respectively, produce more power and torque in single-motor guise (168kW/350Nm) than the dual-motor Solterra, so buyers should take that into consideration.

The Solterra draws energy from a 71.4kW lithium-ion battery that enables it to run for 414km between charges, based on the WLTP test method, while DC charging up to 150kW can replenish the battery from 20-28 per cent in a claimed 30 minutes.

A single-phase 7kW AC charger needs seven to eight hours to achieve the same result.

Although based heavily on the Toyota bZ4X, which is due to arrive early next year with both 2WD and AWD models, Subaru is constructing out its own narrative for the Solterra, highlighting aspects such as its “poised control in diverse conditions with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, all-terrain prowess with dual-function X-Mode and an impressive 210mm of ground clearance, intelligent safety features and an innate spirit destined for exploration”.

Subaru Australia has published specs and features but insists they are “indicative only and subject to change”.

Beyond the EV talking points, the standard equipment highlights across the Solterra range include a 12.3-inch central touch-screen, 7.0-inch digital instrument display, driver’s electric adjustment (including lumbar), heated seat for front and rear outboard positions, a heated steering wheel, digital rear-view mirror, powered tailgate and LED headlights/fog lights.

The Touring adds 20-inch alloy wheels (up from 18”), 10-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, wireless phone charging, synthetic leather seat trim, driver position memory and power-adjust seat for the front passenger.

It also gets Intelligent Park Assist, adding to the broad array of driver assist features fitted across the range – adaptive high beam, active cruise control, lane tracing assist, blind spot monitoring, driver drowsiness/distraction warning, 360-degree camera, pre-collision system, and more.

Two tone paint adds $1200, while a panoramic glass roof will also be optional. The RRP includes a 2kW AC charging cable with 8-amp wall plug.

Subaru is also offering two Ocular LTE Plus AC wallbox options – single-phase 7kW ($2250) and three-phase 22kW ($2645), including standard installation.

The Solterra is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, eight-year/160,000km battery warranty and five years’ roadside assist.

A 60-month/75,000km capped-price servicing program will also be in place.

How much does the 2024 Subaru Solterra cost?
AWD – $77,990
AWD Touring – $83,690
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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