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Subaru Solterra: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Subaru Solterra as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Solterra is Subaru's electric crossover — closely related to the Toyota bZ4X — at about 2.9 mi/kWh, with standard all-wheel drive. Against a 26-mpg gas crossover the per-mile fuel cost is clearly lower on home charging, and AWD buyers replacing a thirstier gas SUV will see a bigger gap.
Standard AWD and a shorter range mean efficiency trails the front-drive rivals slightly, so home charging matters even more here. Enter both prices to see how the fuel savings repay the premium at your mileage.
What to keep in mind
- Standard-AWD crossover at ~2.9 mi/kWh — still well under gas per mile at home.
- Replacing a thirsty gas SUV widens the savings.
- Shorter range makes home charging the key to the cheapest miles.
Subaru Solterra: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Subaru Solterra?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 2.9 mi/kWh, a Subaru Solterra costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $703 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Subaru Solterra cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 26-mpg gas crossover, the Subaru Solterra's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.