The 2024 Subaru Solterra EV Comes Online With 3 New Upgrades

The newly upgraded 2024 Subaru Solterra is now available for battery-electric SUV shoppers. Before visiting a Subaru retailer, customers can use the new online configurator to see which trim is best for them.

Which of the three new trim levels is the best for you? 

The recently launched 2024 Solterra EV configurator tool allows users to check the different trim levels with standard features, color selection, and images for each model. Before building your model online, you should be aware of the new upgrades for the 2024 model change.

What New?

1. Solterra Has Improved Charging Performance

Subaru significantly improves the 2024 Solterra's charging performance. Solterra now has a high-capacity lithium-ion battery that charges from 10 percent to 80 percent as quickly as 35 minutes, with a state of charge indicator displaying the estimated time to 80 percent or 100 percent. 

What Does Subaru Say?

"Thanks to an upgraded battery conditioning system, the 2024 Solterra can charge at temperatures below freezing significantly faster than its predecessor, up to 80 minutes faster in certain conditions. With thousands of accessible public charging stations and D.C. fast charging, charging the Solterra away from home is now quicker and easier. At home, the Solterra offers affordable Level 1 or Level 2 charging compatibility.”

2. A Redesigned Steering Wheel 

The second upgrade is the Solterra's newly redesigned steering wheel with regenerative braking force paddle switches. Subaru says it improves charging performance thanks to more efficient battery conditioning. 

3. New EyeSight Capability

Subaru's EyeSight just improved—the 2024 Solterra debuts EyeSight with advanced driver-assistance features. The Solterra is the only Subaru model with improved EyeSight safety technology.

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New for 2024, Subaru says the Solterra can travel in its lane at speeds up to 25 mph with only driver supervision, including stop-and-go traffic. With the improved safety tech, Solterra can also change lanes on command by activating a turn signal, and the addition of Front Cross Traffic Alert makes pulling into an intersection safer by alerting the driver of potential collisions.

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Technically, the 2024 Subaru Solterra price stays the same as the 2023 model year. It’s not significant, but I think it’s essential for customers to know. 

Subaru of America raised the designation and delivery fees by $120. The dealer fees are added to the price of every new Solterra. They are non-negotiable.

What is the price of the 2024 Solterra?

The 2024 Solterra has three trim levels: Premium, Limited, and Touring. The Solterra Premium trim starts at $46,340. The Limited trim carries a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49,840. The top-of-the-line Touring trim is priced at $53,340. Prices include destination and delivery fees ($1,345). 

You Can Build Your New Solterra Online  

Customers can build the 2024 Solterra EV online with the features, colors, options, and trim levels they want before listing it with the Subaru dealer. They can see the MSRP and then go in armed with the correct information. 

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Special Financing And Lease Deals

It’s also important for EV customers to know that on any remaining 2023 Model year Solterra models, Subaru of America offers 0% financing for 72 months. Or, you can lease select 2023 Solterra EV models for $399/mo with $0 down from now through April 1, 2024. 

I am Denis Flierl, a top Torque News and Subaru reporter since 2012. I’ve invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role, working with every major car brand. I am an experienced Rocky Mountain Automotive Press member. You'll find my expert Subaru analysis here. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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