2026 Subaru Solterra Charging Cost Calculator

The Subaru Solterra is co-developed with Toyota and brings Subaru's legendary all-wheel drive capability to the electric vehicle segment.

MSRP

$44,995

$37,495 after credit

EPA Range

228 mi

71.4 kWh battery

Annual Charging

$662

$0.06/mile

Annual Savings

$894

vs gas car

Calculate Your Subaru Solterra Charging Cost

Customize your state, annual miles, gas price, and comparison MPG for personalized cost estimates.

Monthly Charging

$55.20

Annual Charging

$662

Cost Per Mile

$0.055

Annual Savings

$893

Subaru Solterra vs Gas Car: Annual Fuel Cost

Subaru Solterra (Electric)$662/year
$662
Gas Car (27 MPG)$1,556/year
$1,556

Annual Savings

$893

5-Year Savings

$4,466

MPG Equivalent

98 MPGe

Efficiency Gain

3.6x

Based on 12,000 miles/year, $3.50/gallon, 27 MPG gas car, 16¢/kWh electricity.

Subaru Solterra Charging Options

Level 1 (120V)

51h

Standard outlet, full charge

4 miles/hour added

~1.4 kW charging power

Cost: $11.42 per full charge

Level 2 (240V)

10h

Home charger, full charge

22 miles/hour added

~7.7 kW charging power

Cost: $11.42 per full charge

Recommended for home use

DC Fast (100 kW)

30min

10% to 80% charge

4.8 miles/minute added

CCS connector

Cost: ~$28.56 per full charge

Subaru Solterra Tax Credits & Incentives

Federal EV Tax Credit

The Subaru Solterra qualifies for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits, reducing the effective price from $44,995 to $37,495.

MSRP

$44,995

Tax Credit

-$7,500

Effective Price

$37,495

Home Charger ROI for Subaru Solterra

Level 2 Charger + Installation$1,200
Federal Charger Tax Credit (30%)-$360
Net Charger Cost$840
Monthly Fuel Savings$74/mo
Charger Payback17 months

Why Home Charging?

  • 60-70% cheaper than DC fast charging
  • Charge overnight — wake up to a full battery
  • Off-peak rates can save an extra 20-40%
  • Better for battery longevity than frequent DC fast charging

2026 Subaru Solterra Specifications

CategoryCompact SUV
MSRP$44,995
EPA Range228 miles
Battery71.4 kWh
Efficiency34.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe98 MPGe
DrivetrainAWD
0-60 mph6.5 sec
Seats5
Cargo30 cu ft
Charging PortCCS
DC Fast Charge Rate100 kW

Key Features

Symmetrical AWDX-MODESafety system+

Subaru Solterra vs Competitors

VehicleRangeMSRPEfficiencyAnnual Cost
Subaru Solterra228 mi$44,99534.5 kWh$662
Toyota bZ4X252 mi$42,00031.2 kWh$599
Nissan Ariya304 mi$39,59031.5 kWh$605

How Much Does It Cost to Charge a 2026 Subaru Solterra?

The 2026 Subaru Solterra is a compact suv with a 71.4 kWh battery pack providing an EPA-estimated range of 228 miles. At 16 cents/kWh, a full charge costs approximately $11.42. Driving 12,000 miles per year, the annual charging cost is approximately $662.

Compared to a gas vehicle averaging 27 MPG at $3.50 per gallon, the Subaru Solterra saves $893 annually in fuel costs. Over 5 years, that adds up to $4,466 in savings. With a fuel efficiency equivalent of 98 MPGe, the Subaru Solterra is approximately 3.6x more efficient than the average gas car.

Most Subaru Solterra owners charge at home using a Level 2 (240V) charger, which takes approximately 10 hours for a full charge. For road trips, the Subaru Solterra supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW via its CCS port, adding approximately 4.8 miles of range per minute of charging.

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