2026 Subaru Solterra range and charging cost
Range, Premium AWD
278miles
- 28.0 to 28.9 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- 20 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 4 trims: 278 to 288 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touring XT AWD | AWD | 288 | 28.0 to 28.9 | 117 | $14.10 | $588 |
| Premium AWD | AWD | 278 | 28.0 to 28.9 | 120 | $13.27 | $573 |
| Limited AWD | AWD | 278 | 28.0 to 28.9 | 117 | $13.61 | $588 |
| Limited XT AWD | AWD | 278 | 28.0 to 28.9 | 117 | $13.61 | $588 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Premium AWD, 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $13.27
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $573
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,097 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 50 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Premium AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.1 | $4.77 |
| 300 miles | 84.3 | $14.32 |
| 500 miles | 140.4 | $23.87 |
| 1,000 miles | 280.9 | $47.75 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $497
- Miles a month
- 867
Premium AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Solterra | Premium AWD | 278 mi range | |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | SE FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 MINI Countryman | S ALL4 AWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT RWD | 20 mpg | |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | Light RWD | 237 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
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