The 2025 Subaru Solterra is rated 102 to 104 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 Solterra AWD at 104 MPGe with a range of 227 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Solterra ranks 6th (tied with 2 others) of 21 for combined mileage (104 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 100 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 4 | 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 6 | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 6 | 2025 Subaru SolterraThis car | 2025 Solterra AWD | 104 | $700 |
| 6 | 2025 Toyota bZ4X | 2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels) | 104 | $700 |
| 9 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | 103 | $750 |
| 10 | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2025 ID.4 AWD Pro | 102 | $750 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Solterra AWD, Electric: 114 MPGe city, 94 highway, 104 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Solterra version is $700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Mustang Mach-E costs $40 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Mustang Mach-E costs $200 less to fuel than the Solterra (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Solterra (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Solterra | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $750 | same figure | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota bZ4X | 2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels) | 104 MPGe | $700 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 2 higher | same | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Solterra AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 114 | 94 | 104 MPGe | $700 | - | 227 | cheapest |
| 2025 Solterra Limited/Touring AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 111 | 93 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 222 | +$50 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Solterra; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Solterra AWD puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Solterra AWD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Solterra AWDElectric | 227 | 11 h | 104 | 32 | $4.80 |
| 2025 Solterra Limited/Touring AWDElectric | 222 | 11 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
Best combined figure of the Solterra electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 MPGe | 2 | same as 2025 |
| 2024 | 104 MPGe | 2 | same as 2025 |
| 2025This page | 104 MPGe | 2 | this page |
| 2026 | 120 MPGe | 2 | 16 MPGe higher than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 104 to 104 MPGe (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Solterra AWD, Electric | 104 MPGe | 104 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 Solterra Limited/Touring AWD, Electric | 102 MPGe | 102 MPGe | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 4 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
4 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Solterra are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
0 of the 4 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Solterra at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Solterra itself is at 104 MPGe.
More Subaru models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Solterra AWD with 104 MPGe combined (114 city, 94 highway).
The 2025 Subaru Solterra costs between $700 and $750 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Solterra AWD at $700; the dearest is the 2025 Solterra Limited/Touring AWD at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2025 Subaru Solterra is 6th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model Y at 117 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E at 104 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X at 104 MPGe.
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 104 to 104 MPGe (no change).
2025 Solterra AWD: 227 miles; 2025 Solterra Limited/Touring AWD: 222 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2025 Solterra AWD takes 11 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 32 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.80 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4.
4 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Solterra are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Subaru Solterra (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Subaru Solterra: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Subaru Solterra: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Subaru Solterra: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Subaru Solterra: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Subaru Solterra: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.