Medium SUV · 2025 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
The Subaru Solterra AWD charges at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger and 22 kW on AC. It takes about 30 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 10.6 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 70 kWh NMC battery.
| Usable Battery | 70 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 10.6 hrs |
| Efficiency | 124 Wh/km |
The Subaru Solterra AWD uses a 70 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Subaru's advice.
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| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 22 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 150 kW |

| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 32.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 20.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 29 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 10.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 56 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 6.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 89 km per hour |
| 22 kW public AC charger | 22 kW | 3.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 177 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 62 min (10 to 80%) | 96 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 98 kW | 30 min (10 to 80%) | 198 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Subaru Solterra AWD. It charges the battery from empty to full in 10.6 hrs and adds about 56 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, a 22 kW charger uses the Subaru Solterra AWD's full AC speed and charges it in 3.4 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 22 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 10.6 hrs | 3.4 hrs |
| Range per hour | 56 km | 177 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
New EVs like the Subaru Solterra AWD normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 32.2 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 10.6 hrs.
A full charge costs $4.90 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $24.50 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $49.00. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $24.50 | $4.34 | $651 | $2,409 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.90 | $0.87 | $130 | $2,930 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $49.00 | $8.68 | $1,302 | $1,758 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $521 a year on charging the Subaru Solterra AWD at home.
The Subaru Solterra AWD ranks 20 of 41 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Long Range | $56,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 1 | XPENG G6 AWD Performance | $63,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 3 | Zeekr 7x RWD | $57,990 | 450 | 11 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Long Range RWD | $63,990 | 420 | 15 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Performance AWD | $72,900 | 420 | 15 min |
| 20 | Subaru Solterra AWD | $63,990 | 150 | 30 min |
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 441 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 30 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 30 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 30 minutes each, 1 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 30 min | 5 hr 30 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 1 hr | 11 hr |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 2 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Subaru Solterra AWD supports V2L and can power appliances up to 2 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Pricing starts from $63,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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22 kW on AC and 150 kW on DC, adding about 198 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (front).
$4.90 at home on an EV plan, $24.50 on a flat tariff, or $49.00 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 2 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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