Subaru's electric SUV, seriously upgraded for 2026 โ up to 288 miles of range, 10-to-80% charging in about 28 minutes, and AWD standard like every real Subaru. We'll walk you through the EV math honestly, with the out-the-door number in writing.
Tell us who you are. We'll come back with real numbers and the trim that fits.
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The 2026 Solterra Lineup
Two power levels, one battery philosophy. Here's who each one actually fits.
Pictured: in-stock Limited XT โ Premium available to order
The full 2026 upgrade โ the range bump, the faster charging, the 14-inch screen โ at the entry price. Trade-off: standard motors, not the XT's 338 hp. For commuting, you won't miss it.
Adds the comfort layer โ upgraded seats, audio, and convenience features. The family-EV sweet spot if you don't need the extra power.
The XT motors: 338 hp, 0โ60 in under 5 seconds. $1,500 over Limited is the cheapest serious speed Subaru sells. Trade-off: a few miles of range for a lot of grin.
Pictured: in-stock Limited XT โ Touring XT available to order
The 338-hp powertrain with every comfort and tech feature checked. The flagship โ and priced under where most rivals' flagships start.
Pictured: in-stock Limited XT โ Touring XT Leather available to order
The Touring XT with leather-appointed upholstery, at $45,855 โ a $300 step for the seats and nothing else.
All prices are starting MSRP โ your out-the-door number comes in writing.
2026 Solterra PremiumCosmic White Pearl ยท Stock #TJ002437 ยท Available now
$42,195MSRP $42,110
2026 Solterra Limited XTAstro Black Mica ยท Stock #TA011348 ยท Available now
$45,968MSRP $45,883
2026 Solterra Limited XTHarbor Mist Gray Pearl ยท Stock #TA013336 ยท Available now
$46,913MSRP $46,828
Current AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad listings, including available and in-transit vehicles. Prices pulled September 2, 2026 · includes the $85 doc fee · excludes tax, title and registration · subject to prior sale. Click any car for its complete BuyASubie page.
Honest Guidance
The EV question comes before the trim question โ so we'll answer both, honestly.
This is the perfect Solterra buyer: charge overnight at home, wake up full every morning, never think about a gas station again. Premium or Limited covers you completely โ range anxiety is a non-issue at commuting distances.
338 hp and sub-5-second 0โ60 for Limited XT money is quietly one of the best performance-per-dollar buys Subaru offers. If you've never driven a quick EV, come drive one โ that's usually the whole conversation.
Honest talk: no home charging, or regular 400-mile days? An EV gets harder to love, and we'd rather tell you that now. A Crosstrek or Forester Hybrid may fit your actual life better โ we'll walk you through both without a sales agenda.
EV incentives change constantly and depend on your situation โ we'll confirm what actually applies to you in writing, and run the EV-vs-hybrid-vs-gas math with your real numbers.
Straight Answers
EV questions get answered with numbers we can stand behind โ and nothing we can't.
Premium at $38,495 starting MSRP is the value-first EV commuter answer โ standard motors, not the XT's 338 hp, but the same core package. Limited at $41,395 adds daily comfort. Limited XT at $42,895 trades a few miles of range for a lot of grin: 338 hp and 0โ60 in under 5 seconds. Touring XT is $45,555. Start with whether you actually want the XT performance.
Up to 288 miles, with 10-to-80% DC fast charging in about 28 minutes. The XT trims trade a few miles of that range for 338 hp and a sub-5-second 0โ60. For most Southern California commuting patterns, 288 miles means charging at home once or twice a week rather than planning around public chargers. We'll walk through your actual driving and charging setup before you commit.
If you want the performance, yes โ Limited XT at $42,895 starting MSRP gets you 338 hp and 0โ60 in under 5 seconds, and it costs you a few miles of range. If you're buying an EV for cost per mile and quiet commuting, the Premium at $38,495 or Limited at $41,395 does that job and keeps the extra range. The XT is a want, not a need, and we'll treat it that way.
We won't quote you a number we haven't verified. EV incentives change by program, by year, by income, and by how you take delivery, and getting it wrong costs you real money. Tell us your situation and we'll confirm what actually applies to you in writing before you commit to anything โ that's the only version of this answer we're willing to give.
Limited starts at $41,395 and Limited XT at $42,895 starting MSRP. The XT is the performance drivetrain โ 338 hp and 0โ60 in under 5 seconds โ at the cost of a few miles of range. For $1,500, if you like the way a car accelerates, it's one of the better-value performance steps in the lineup. If you'd rather have the range, the standard Limited is the honest pick.
Yes โ the Solterra is a dual-motor AWD electric SUV, keeping the all-wheel-drive character Subaru buyers expect. That's a meaningful difference from EVs that offer AWD only on top trims. In SoCal, where the AWD argument is rain, fog, mountain trips, and gravel access rather than snow, it's the same case Subaru has always made, just without the gas stops.
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