2027 Subaru Solterra EV Holds Pricing at $38,495 With More Power and Faster Charging

Subaru has confirmed pricing for the 2027 Solterra EV, and the headline for shoppers is that the entry point has not moved. The redesigned electric SUV opens at $38,495 before destination, the same figure as the outgoing version, despite a long list of changes that arrived with the 2026 overhaul. For a segment where prices have crept upward almost everywhere, a flat sticker on a freshened model is the kind of news worth a closer look.

The 2027 Solterra reaches Subaru retailers nationwide this fall in four trims, with more power at the top of the range, quicker charging across the board, and the brand’s standard all-wheel drive on every version. Destination and delivery adds $1,475 in most states, so the cheapest Solterra lands a little under $40,000 on the road before any incentives.

What You Pay for the 2027 Solterra

The lineup starts with the Solterra Premium at $38,495. Step up to the Limited at $41,395, then the Limited XT at $42,895, and the range tops out with the Touring XT at $45,855. Subaru also lists premium paint at $475, two-tone paint at $495, and a combined premium plus two-tone finish at $970, so a fully optioned Touring XT in two-tone climbs toward the high $40,000s before destination.

Holding the base price steady carries real weight in the current electric SUV market. Rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y have all seen pricing shift over the past two years, and Subaru choosing to keep the Solterra Premium at its previous number gives the brand a clear talking point against that backdrop.

More Power and Faster Charging

Every 2027 Solterra uses a dual-motor setup with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Premium and Limited produce 233 horsepower, while the XT versions, meaning the Limited XT and Touring XT, lift combined output to 338 horsepower from the uprated powertrain. That gap of more than 100 horsepower between the standard and XT tunes gives buyers a genuine performance choice within a single model.

Charging is one of the bigger practical gains. Subaru quotes a 10 to 80 percent top-up in about 28 minutes, supported by improved battery preconditioning and peak DC charging rates of up to an estimated 150 kW. Faster preconditioning helps the battery reach its ideal temperature before a rapid charger does its work, which is exactly where earlier versions of the Solterra and its Toyota bZ4X twin drew criticism. A sub-30-minute fast charge brings the Solterra in line with what mainstream EV buyers now expect on a road trip.

Subaru’s off-road leanings carry over too. The Solterra keeps 8.3 inches of ground clearance, runs X-MODE with multiple traction settings including Grip Control, and adds Downhill Assist Control. Higher trims add a Multi-Terrain Monitor that shows the ground around the vehicle on the central screen, useful on a rutted trail or a tight parking spot.

Subaru also points to enhanced range as part of the 2026 redesign that carries into the 2027 car, with the larger battery and revised software aimed at squeezing more usable miles from each charge. Combined with the quicker top-up time, the changes target the two numbers that EV shoppers scrutinise most closely before committing, namely how far the car goes and how long it takes to fill back up.

Standard Kit and Cabin

The Solterra Premium arrives with a fair amount of equipment for the money. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers, LED headlights with washers, a power rear liftgate, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 14-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen. Fold the 60/40-split rear bench and cargo space grows to 63.5 cubic feet.

Move up the range and the Limited and Limited XT add 20-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, driver seat memory, a power passenger seat, a hands-free power tailgate, a heated steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats, a Harman Kardon audio system, automatic parking assist and a 120-volt outlet in the cargo area. The Touring XT tops things off with a panoramic glass roof with motorized shades, ventilated front seats, radiant leg heaters for both front occupants, a digital rearview mirror and blue-and-black leather-trimmed upholstery.

How It Fits the Market

Subaru positions the Solterra as a value play backed by standard all-wheel drive and rugged hardware, a combination that few direct rivals match at this price. Many competitors charge extra for a second motor, so a Solterra Premium that includes Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive at $38,495 reads as strong value for buyers in snowy or rural regions who want traction without a long options list.

Buyers cross-shopping the Solterra against the Honda Prologue, Chevrolet Equinox EV or the Toyota bZ, the Solterra’s close mechanical relative, will find Subaru leaning on its traction and trail credentials rather than chasing the cheapest possible price or the longest range claim. For households that already trust the brand’s all-weather reputation, holding the line on cost while improving the parts that mattered most is a sensible way to keep existing owners in the fold.

The 2027 Subaru Solterra EV is assembled in Gunma, Japan, and reaches retailers nationwide later this fall. With pricing held flat, more power at the top of the range and a meaningfully quicker charge, the updated Solterra answers most of the complaints leveled at the original while keeping the Subaru traits that drew buyers to the brand in the first place.