Subaru has detailed pricing for the Solterra SUV, and it is clearly costlier (if simpler to pronounce) than its Toyota bZ4X sibling. The firm’s first EV will begin at $44,995 in its Premium trim earlier than the $7,500 federal tax credit score and a $1,225 vacation spot price. This base mannequin contains an eight-inch infotainment system (with wi-fi CarPlay and Android Auto) in addition to driver assists that embrace rear digicam detection, blind spot monitoring and safe-exit door alerts.

Spend $48,495 for the Limited tier and you will get a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a 360-degree digicam view, a wi-fi telephone charging dock, parking help, rear cross-traffic warnings and phone-based digital key assist. You can even anticipate extra typical upgrades like a Harman Kardon audio system, LED fog lights and an influence rear door. The $51,995 Touring variant provides a digital rear-view mirror with HomeLink assist, a panoramic moonroof, footwell lighting and ventilated entrance seats.

Regardless of mannequin, you are largely paying for Subaru’s higher off-road capabilities versus Toyota’s EV. All Solterra fashions include all-wheel drive (non-obligatory on the bZ4x) and a dual-motor setup with 215HP, 249lb/ft of torque and as much as a 228-mile vary. You’ll additionally discover an “X-Mode” characteristic to regulate for dust and snow, whereas grip and downhill management options assist you to keep a gradual course.

Sales are nonetheless poised to start someday in 2022. Reservations can be found, although, and can embrace presents like EVgo charging credit score or cash towards a Level 2 residence charger.

The beginning value is larger than the $39,000 some anticipated. It’s not removed from VW’s all-wheel ID.4 Pro ($44,440) or Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Select ($43,895), although, and should signify a greater worth than these when you’re more likely to take your EV tenting — and do not thoughts the marginally decreased vary in comparison with these options.