- Newest year: 2027
- Electric
- Small SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2023-2027 Subaru Solterra MPGe & Charging Cost
5 model years · 102–120 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2027 Subaru Solterra at a glance
The 2023-2027 Subaru Solterra covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 102–120 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $770 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Solterra AWD (120 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026; 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 120 MPGe, was reached in 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2023-2027 Subaru Solterra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 117–120 MPGe | $770–$790 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Electric | 117–120 MPGe | $770–$790 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 102–104 MPGe | $880–$910 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 102–104 MPGe | $880–$910 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 102–104 MPGe | $880 | First year |
What the 2027 Solterra AWD costs to drive
Per month
$64
$770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.28
Per 100 miles
$5.13
Five years
$3,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,400less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Subaru Solterra MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Subaru Solterra as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
EPA range 278–288 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 120 | 288 mi | $770 |
| 20 | AWD | 29 | 117 | 278 mi | $790 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2026 Subaru Solterra MPGe
117–120 MPGe · $770–$790/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 104 to 120 MPGe, up 16. Its annual cost goes from $880 to $770, $110 less.
EPA range 278–288 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 120 | 288 mi | $770 |
| 20 | AWD | 29 | 117 | 278 mi | $790 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Subaru Solterra MPGe
102–104 MPGe · $880–$910/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 104 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $880.
EPA range 222–227 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 227 mi | $880 |
| Limited/Touring | AWD | 33 | 102 | 222 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Subaru Solterra MPGe
102–104 MPGe · $880–$910/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 102 to 104 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost stays at $880.
EPA range 222–227 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 104 | 227 mi | $880 |
| Limited/Touring | AWD | 33 | 102 | 222 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Subaru Solterra MPGe
102–104 MPGe · $880/yr
EPA range 222–228 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited/Touring (Most efficient) | AWD | 32 | 102 | 222 mi | $880 |
| Solterra | AWD | — | 104 | 228 mi | — |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Solterra AWD: $2,010 in Hawaii and $530 in Louisiana, a $1,480 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2023-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2023-2027 Subaru Solterra?
EPA rates the 2023-2027 Subaru Solterra at 102–120 MPGe combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Solterra AWD, is rated 120 MPGe (131 city, 109 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2023-2027 Subaru Solterra?
The Solterra AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 120 MPGe, in 2026 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 102 MPGe, was in 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2027 Subaru Solterra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Subaru Solterra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Solterra AWD costs about $770 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $770–$790 a year. That is a $20 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Subaru Solterra 100 miles?
About $5.13 per 100 miles for the Solterra AWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.13 and $5.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Subaru Solterra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Solterra AWD is rated 131 city and 109 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 22 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Subaru Solterra compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Solterra AWD costs about $770 a year to fuel, $1,400 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Subaru Solterra?
EPA rates the range at 278–288 miles depending on configuration, and the Solterra AWD goes 288 mi. Efficiency is 28–29 kWh per 100 miles (117–120 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $770–$790 a year, or $5.13 per 100 miles for the Solterra AWD.
Is the 2027 Subaru Solterra different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 2 configurations rated 117–120 MPGe combined. See the 2026 Subaru Solterra for that year.