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Subaru’s first electric car has been updated for 2026 as it struggles to find buyers in an increasingly competitive EV market.
The 2026 Subaru Solterra, which shares the majority of its make-up with the Toyota bZ4X, comes with more power and range, as well as other tech updates.
Importantly, it’s also the recipient of a significant price drop, despite the increased capability. It now starts from $63,990 before on-roads, which represents a $6000 price cut over the pre-update car.
The higher-grade Solterra Touring now starts from $69,990 before on-roads, where it was previously a $76,990 ask - that’s a $7000 drop.
It’s also significantly more powerful, with its total power output now 252kW as opposed to the 160kW its dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system used to offer.
With a larger 74.7kWh battery, its WLTP-tested driving range is also up from 414km to 566km in the base model, or 517km in the Touring. Slightly more weight and bigger wheels (20-inch compared to the base’s 18-inch wheels) likely contribute to the shorter range.
The Solterra has also been visually redesigned, with new bumpers, headlights, a new ‘grille’ shape, and new wheel designs giving it a significantly different look.
Subaru is likely hoping offering more for a lower price will boost the Solterra’s sales somewhat. The electric car has sold just 142 units in 2025 so far, while the near-identical Toyota bZ4X is on 797.
2026 Subaru Solterra pricing Australia
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
| Solterra AWD | $63,990 |
| Solterra AWD Touring | $69,990 |
2026 Subaru Solterra engine/powertrain and efficiency
| Solterra AWD | Solterra AWD Touring | |
| Motors | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD |
| Power (front/rear) | 167kW/88kW | 167kW/88kW |
| Power (total) | 252kW | 252kW |
| Torque (front/rear) | 268Nm/169Nm | 268Nm/169Nm |
| Battery size | 74.7kWh | 74.7kWh |
| Driving range | 566km | 517km |
| Charging rate max (AC/DC) | 22kW/150kW | 22kW/150kW |
| DC fast charging time (0-80 per cent) | 30min | 30min |
| AC charging time (0-100 per cent) | 4hrs | 4hrs |
| Braked towing capacity | 1500kg | 1500kg |
2026 Subaru Solterra standard features
Solterra AWD:
- Dual Mode X-Mode with Grip Control Function
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic, self-levelling LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Power mirrors
- Puddle lamps
- Powered tailgate with new kick-sensor
- Roof rails
- New synthetic leather seat trim
- Heated, eight-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heated leather steering wheel
- Dual-zone climate control
- 14-inch multimedia touchscreen
- 7.0-inch driver display
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Dual wireless phone chargers
- USB-C ports
- Six-speaker sound system
Solterra AWD Touring adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Auto-dipping door mirrors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) 220V/1500W power outlet
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
*new features in bold
2026 Subaru Solterra optional features
Touring only - $1500
- Two-tone exterior paint
- Natural leather accented seat trim in blue and black theme
2026 Subaru Solterra colours
- Altitude Black Mica (NEW)
- Cosmic White Pearl
- Dark Blue Mica*
- Elemental Red Pearl*
- Smoked Carbon*
- Harbour Mist Grey Pearl*
*$660 cost-optional paint
2026 Subaru Solterra safety
SRS airbags – dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and front seat centre plus new driver’s knee airbags
- 3-point ELR rear seat belts
Subaru Safety Sense featuring:
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Emergency Driving Stop System
- Emergency Steering Assist
- Lane Departure Alert
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Low-speed Acceleration Suppression
- Pre-Collision System
- Road Sign Assist
- Speed Limiter
Subaru Vision Assist featuring:
- Adaptive High-Beam System
- Blind Sport Monitor (BSM)
- Front Parking Sensors
- Front View Monitor
- Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor
- Parking Support Brake
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear parking sensors
- Safe Exit Assist
- Multi-Terrain Monitor
Driver Monitoring System – featuring:
- Distraction warning
- Drowsiness warning
2026 Subaru Solterra warranty and servicing
Subaru offers a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty with 12 months of roadside assist. Electric car batteries are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first.
Servicing is every 12-months or 15,000km, and Subaru offers capped price servicing with costs able to be confirmed at Subaru’s website.
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