Subaru has simply introduced pricing and product updates for the all-electric 2024 Subaru Solterra, which in its second mannequin yr in the marketplace will get a number of new options.
The 2024 Subaru Solterra shall be obtainable in three variations—Premium, Restricted, and Touring. Apparently, there aren’t any value adjustments, moreover a barely increased vacation spot cost (up by $120).
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First all-electric Subaru
The Solterra is the primary all-electric Subaru on the U.S. market, initially launched in late 2022. The automobile is predicated on the Toyota e-TNGA platform (referred to as e-Subaru World Platform by Subaru), and straight associated to the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ.
The bottom 2024 Subaru Solterra Premium has an MSRP of $44,995 plus a $1,345 vacation spot cost ($1,495 in Alaska), for a complete of $46,340.
The higher-equipped Restricted model prices $3,500 extra, whereas the top-of-the-line model prices $7,000 extra.
As a result of the Subaru Solterra is imported from Japan, it doesn’t qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit score when buying, though the inducement is likely to be obtainable by leasing.
In current months, Subaru Solterra gross sales oscillated at round 900-1,000 models a month. The brand new 2024 mannequin yr will start arriving at Subaru sellers in February 2024.
Specs
The 2024 Subaru Solterra is supplied with a 72.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack that includes CATL’s lithium-ion cells, similar to within the 2023 MY.
With out adjustments to the battery and powertrain (twin motor, all-wheel drive), there aren’t any adjustments to the driving vary, moreover a tiny one—the Premium model is now rated at 227 miles as an alternative of 228 miles.
The EPA vary and vitality consumption numbers are already obtainable and, as ordinary, reveal that the trims with greater wheels (20-inch vs. 18-inch) have much less vary.
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Vitality consumption, together with charging losses, of the 2024 Subaru Solterra Premium AWD with 18-inch wheels, is estimated at 104 MPGe or about 324 watt-hours per mile.
The 20-inch wheels seem to extend the vitality consumption by virtually 2%.
One of many greatest adjustments for the 2024 Subaru Solterra is an improved DC quick charging functionality, because of a extra sturdy battery conditioning system.
The 2023 model was capable of recharge from 10-80% state-of-charge (SOC) in about 56 minutes (at as much as 100 kilowatts), which was thought of a serious weak level of the automobile. The 2024 model will have the ability to recharge from 10-80% SOC in 35 minutes (additionally at as much as 100 kW), which is nearer to the business common and excellent news for many who take their Subaru Solterra on longer journeys.
A further good thing about the brand new thermal administration system is improved chilly climate charging pace: “Because of an upgraded battery conditioning system, the 2024 Solterra can cost at temperatures under freezing considerably quicker than its predecessor, as much as 80 minutes quicker in sure circumstances.”
One other constructive element is a state of cost indicator displaying the estimated time to 80% or 100% SOC.
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New Options
The 2024 Subaru Solterra provides “a number of enhanced options to enhance consolation, driver security, and flexibility.” These options are highlighted under:
Commonplace Subaru EyeSight driver-assist applied sciences, together with driver-supported, hands-free driving at speeds as much as 25 mph The flexibility to vary lanes on command by activating a flip sign A redesigned steering wheel with regenerative braking drive paddle switches Commonplace roof rails with a static load capability rated as much as 700 kilos – ideally suited for a rooftop tent – and a dynamic load capability of as much as 176 kilos Entrance Cross-Visitors Alert, the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, and others.
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