- The 2025 Subaru Solterra is priced at $39,915
- Subaru has reduced the base price of the EV by $6,500 compared to the 2024 model
- Subaru utilizes the $7,500 tax credit to lower lease costs
Similar to its Toyota counterpart, the 2025 Subaru Solterra has undergone significant price reductions for the new model year, along with a new dark-themed appearance package.
Subaru officially announced the pricing for the 2025 model year on Friday, revealing a new starting price of $39,915 for the entry-level Premium trim, including destination charges. This marks a $6,500 decrease from the 2024 model, although part of this is offset by an increase in the destination charge from $1,345 to $1,420.
The Solterra Limited trim also sees a $6,500 price cut, bringing its MSRP to $43,415 with destination included. This trim offers additional features such as 20-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats, a power tailgate, an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen, compared to the Premium trim’s 8.0-inch screen.
2025 Subaru Solterra
2025 Subaru Solterra
Touring models now have a starting price of $46,415—$7,000 less than the 2024 model year. They come with additional convenience features, including a moonroof, a digital rearview mirror, and ventilated front seats (heating is standard on all models).
Just like the 2024 model, Subaru states that the 2025 Solterra “will be eligible for applicable tax credits of up to $7,500 for certain consumers.” Despite not being manufactured in the U.S. and not qualifying for the purchase credit, Solterra leases are subsidized through the “leasing loophole” that allows captive credit companies to lease imported EVs as commercial fleet vehicles. Automakers and their credit firms offering the lease are not obligated to pass the full credit along to consumers. Meanwhile, the EV tax credit in its various forms is reportedly being targeted by the incoming Trump Administration.
For an extra $500, the new Onyx Edition introduced for 2025 provides the Touring trim with black wheels and exterior trim, as well as two-tone color options. This mirrors the Nightshade Edition added to the Toyota bZ4X lineup for 2025. The Toyota has also undergone price reductions of up to $6,000.
2025 Subaru Solterra
While the bZ4X offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options, the Solterra sticks to its dual-motor all-wheel drive setup, consistent with Subaru’s philosophy. Subaru indicates an output of 215 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque, with power coming from a 72.8-kwh battery pack similar to the bZ4X. EPA range remains unchanged, at 227 miles for Premium trims and 222 miles for other trims equipped with larger 20-inch wheels.
Subaru introduced the Solterra as a 2023 model and implemented several changes for the 2024 model year, including an enhanced battery conditioning system for faster charging. According to Subaru estimates, DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 35 minutes. Although the Solterra remains one of the slower-charging electric crossovers, our test drive of the 2024 model indicated improved efficiency, placing it in the same league as competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4.