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Subaru arranged for a fully charged Solterra to be dropped off at my house outside Providence, R.I
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The reporter criss-crossed the state, driving local roads and highways, including post-blizzard.
Key facts
- Yes, but: The 288-mile driving range pales against similarly priced competitors, such as the 300+ mile Chevy Equinox, Honda Prologue and Tesla Model Y
- The Subaru Solterra EV is a conventional, blobular two-row SUV
- The Solterra has seen some of the slowest sales among comparably priced four-door electric SUVs
- The Solterra is OK — unobjectionable, instantly forgettable
Summary
The Subaru Solterra EV is a conventional, blobular two-row SUV. This two-row electric SUV is a monument to sobriety and utility: it doesn't drive too fast, the seats aren't too plush, and the dashboard browbeats drivers who slouch. If all you need is a car to get from here to there — no frills, no frippery — this may be the ride for you. It has reasonable interior space, solid balance between physical buttons and touchscreen, and a decent cupholder layout. Yes, but: The 288-mile driving range pales against similarly priced competitors, such as the 300+ mile Chevy Equinox, Honda Prologue and Tesla Model Y.