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Subaru Keeps 2026 Solterra Base Price as Range, Power and Charging Improve

Factory NACS access plus battery preconditioning promise faster, easier stops on Tesla Superchargers.

Overview

  • Subaru set U.S. MSRPs at Premium $38,495, Limited $41,395, Limited XT $42,895, and Touring XT $45,555, with the Limited $600 less than before.
  • A new 74.7 kWh battery lifts the EPA estimate to about 288 miles, up from 227 miles on the prior 72.8 kWh pack.
  • Premium and Limited trims rise to about 233 hp, while reports conflict on XT output, citing either roughly 338 hp or 388 hp.
  • Standard AWD gains revised control tuning, a new front subframe, retuned suspension, and enhanced battery protection, with 8.3 inches of ground clearance.
  • All trims add a NACS port and battery preconditioning, with Subaru saying 10% to 80% DC fast charging can take around 30 minutes in some conditions; a new 14-inch touchscreen arrives as U.S. dealer deliveries begin this fall alongside discounts on 2025 models.