The Solterra is a new SUV from Subaru and the Japanese brand's first fully electric car. It's an exciting development in terms of the brand moving forward and keeping up with the times as the entire market shifts towards EVs. It has an impressive official range of up to 289 miles (WLTP), which is more than enough for most drivers' daily needs, and you'll be able to fully charge it at home overnight if you do use your entire mileage in a day.
Subaru is a Japanese brand that has become more popular in the UK over the last few years as a result of its reliability and affordability and the Solterra is no exception. The Solterra fits firmly into the compact family SUV segment, positioning itself right alongside the iconic Subaru Forester.
It's available in 2 distinct trims that balance luxury against driving efficiency. The entry-level Limited trim maximises efficiency on smaller 18-inch wheels to deliver an impressive official WLTP range of up to 289 miles. Meanwhile, the top-tier Touring trim trades roughly 30 miles of range for premium upgrades like larger 20-inch alloys, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated leather seats, and a digital rearview mirror. Whichever model you choose, the battery is more than enough for most drivers' daily needs and can be easily topped up at home overnight.
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The Subaru Solterra is aimed at eco-conscious buyers who want to transition to a zero-emission electric vehicle without sacrificing genuine off-road capability. Environmentally minded outdoor enthusiasts, tech-forward drivers, and daily commuters tend to favour the Solterra for its silent electric powertrain and low running costs. Families of 4 to 5 people are perfectly suited to the Solterra, as its dedicated electric platform creates a completely flat rear floor with exceptional legroom for passengers. Those living in areas with unpredictable winter weather or rutted access tracks will find the Solterra uniquely compelling, combining immediate electric torque with an impressive 210mm of ground clearance to comfortably clear obstacles that stall other EVs.
If you’re looking to compare the Solterra with other similar vehicles, you may want to look at the Toyota bZ4X, Nissan Ariya, and Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 focuses heavily on ultra-fast highway charging and retro-futuristic tarmac styling, but sits much lower to the ground and prioritises paved roads, in a similar way to the Skoda Enyaq and the VW ID.4. They're all practical, fully electric compact SUVs, but they cater to very different driving priorities. The Solterra is built for off-road capability and harsh weather, while the Ioniq 5, ID.4, Ariya and Enyaq focus on spaciousness, everyday comfort, and better highway range. The Toyota bZ4X behaves more like the Solterra, prioritising all-weather traction, ruggedness, and off-road capability.
Choosing a Subaru Solterra lease deal is an affordable way to drive away a brand-new car for a much lower cost when compared to other finance methods. You choose the model you want and tailor the contract to suit you.
As you don’t own the car, you’ll pay low monthly payments that are fixed for the duration of the lease, then simply hand the car back with no fuss.
Here at Xcite Car Leasing, we have leases of 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months long for you to choose from.
The updated Subaru Solterra delivers an EPA-estimated range of up to 288 miles on a single charge for the Premium and Limited trims, while the high-performance XT trims offer 278 miles.
Thanks to a revised battery architecture and a standard heat pump, charging speeds are significantly improved; the SUV can now pull up to 150 kW from a DC fast charger, replenishing the battery from 10% to 80% in just 28 minutes.